Deputy Fire Chief Glen Wilhelm retiring after 52 years with fire service

Remains with department in honorary role

February 12, 2026 @ 7:42 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Deputy Fire Chief Glen Wilhelm stands beside a piece of equipment once key to fighting fires when the town’s first fire department was housed in Victoria Jubilee Hall during a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the hall in 2022. (Pauline Kerr file photo)

WALKERTON – The Municipality of Brockton recognized the “outstanding contributions and long-standing service” of Deputy Chief Glen Wilhelm of the Walkerton Fire Department, who will be retiring from his role as deputy chief effective July 1.  Following his retirement, Wilhelm will continue to support the department in the honorary role of “Deputy Chief Emeritus” states…

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