Deputy Chief Mitchel Hope receives well-deserved accolades

Kindersley Fire, along with the Town of Kindersley and Kindersley RM of 290, would like to congratulate Deputy Fire Chief Mitchel Hope for his outstanding achievements as Kindersley Fire Department Public Education Officer. 

Deputy Chief M. Hope is a second-generation firefighter, joining the service in February 2003 at the age of sixteen. Mitch was part of a junior fire program that allowed him to train and respond to calls with a few restrictions. Quickly finding a passion for public education, Mitch would volunteer to assist in every event possible. 

Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award. Left to right: Jeffery Hutchinson, Mitchel R. Hope, Sherry Romanado.

King Charles III Coronation Medal. Left to Right. Member of Parliament Jeremy Patzer, Mitchel Hope.

Mitch has always had a passion for learning, continually working to better himself and Kindersley Fire. Shortly after his high school graduation, he started to work towards his international fire certificates. In October 2006, Mitch completed his Hazmat Operation and Awareness and October 2007, he finished his level 2 Professional Firefighter (IFSTA NFPA 

1001). Since that time, Mitch has completed his interprovincial Red Seal Electrician, Level 1 Fire Instructor (IFSTA 1041), Brandon Fire College's Fire Ground Management, ICS 100 and ICS 200, and many other certifications in various rescue techniques. Deputy Chief Hope continues to push his education and is currently completing the IFSTA Fire and Life Safety Educator accredited course. 

The Fire Service is not the only place Mitch volunteers and commits his time. As a single father of 2 young girls, he is always on the go. Mitch has assisted in coaching his daughter's various sports and stepped up whenever help was needed for things like fundraising and clothing orders. He has sat on the Kindersley Minor Ball board as a ball coordinator and was the U9 softball league president for 2 years. 

Expanding from fire safety, Mitch has worked with multiple agencies to educate students about the risks and dangers of impaired driving. In 2007, Mitch organized State Trooper, Michael  Buckingham, to present his story and lesson plan to schools across West Central  Saskatchewan. Mitch partnered with the RCMP and multiple fire departments, allowing for this impactful presentation to be shared. Deputy Chief Hope continues to bring new ideas to Kindersley's Public Education Program, making it one of the top programs in Saskatchewan – if not Western Canada, according to Fire Chief Jeff Soveran. 

In the past number of years, Mitch has made several proposals, such as a fire service public education trailer, a firefighter tower training prop, and a simulation training maze. Working with Fire Chief Jeff Soveran and the members of Kindersley Fire, these proposals have become a reality – assisting in training firefighters from Kindersley and the rest of Saskatchewan while working towards Chief Soveran's goal of a regional fire training facility. 

Deputy Chief M. Hope has created a succession plan by working with various partners and sponsors to ensure the sustainability of the Public Education Trailer and its programs for the next 10 years. He has also developed guidelines to make it possible for other organizations, communities, and fire departments to access the trailer. Thus, making fire education training available in ways that many communities have not been able to access on their own. 

Mitch has also worked with Kindersley Fire's Public Education Team to put a second, smaller, event trailer together. Built through sponsorships and partnerships, this trailer houses a Fire Fit course and other props to assist fire departments in community engagement and recruiting programs. 

Utilizing the same platform that was developed for the Public Education Trailer, the Event Trailer will be available to other communities. DC Hope has also worked with and gained the support of the SAFC (Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs) and the SVFFA (Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters Association), leading to partnerships regarding the Public Education Trailer, its programs and contributing to its success. 

Deputy Chief Mitchel Hope continues to volunteer with the SAFC Public Education Team, promoting fire safety across Saskatchewan while supporting Saskatchewan Fire Departments. He has also started his own personal venture with firefighters from neighbouring communities and his partner, Robyn. They work with schools and Fire Departments to raise money to assist in public education and equipment purchases. Additionally, Mitch and company promote public and firefighter safety by speaking at conventions, conferences, and schools. 

The hard work, passion and dedication that Mitch has put into his work has not gone unnoticed. 

On February 3, 2023, Mitch was invited to Regina to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal presented by SUMA. February 26, 2025, DC Hope was invited to Ottawa to be given the EMESA Award (Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award) presented by Jeffrey Hutchinson (Associate Deputy Minister of Public Safety Canada) and Sherry Romanado (Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness). March 8, 2025, Mitch was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Swift Current by M.P. Jeremy Patzer. 

Each has been awarded for his exemplary service and continued commitment to fire safety and public education in his community, province and county. Mitch has worked to bring educational tools, equipment and programs into Schools, Business and Senior complexes all over West Central Saskatchewan and beyond. 

We would like to Thank Deputy Chief Mitchel Hope for his 19+ years of service to Kindersley and West Central Saskatchewan and congratulate him on his well-deserved achievements.