Vaughan deputy fire chief serving as aide-de-camp to lieutenant governor

YorkRegion.com
Feb. 8, 2017
Adam Martin-Robbins  

Vaughan’s deputy fire Chief Deryn Rizzi has landed a prestigious posting.

The veteran firefighter has been appointed as an aide-de-camp to Ontario Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell.

The lieutenant-governor attends hundreds of events every year and an aide-de-camp accompanies her at all official occasions and engagements.  

This honorary position is held by current or retired uniformed service members selected from the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP, the OPP, municipal police services, St. John Ambulance, local emergency services and first responders.

Their responsibilities include acting as a liaison officer and adviser, providing advice and assistance to hosts of official functions, as well as ensuring protocol is adhered to at those functions.

Rizzi completed her training for the new role at Queen’s Park on Saturday, Feb. 4.