Captain Tony Tymchyshyn

Tony, 49, joined the VFD in the fall of 2003 and was appointed Captain of Crew "B" in 2006. His favorite truck and position is Pump Operator of Engine #1. Tony has many fire/rescue courses under his belt as he was a member of the St. Paul Fire Department for a number of years before joining the VFD. Tony was the coach of the VFD 2005 Provincial Hose Coupling Champions. Tony was voted as the VFD's Employee of the Year for 2006.

Tony is married to Gina and has one daughter, Melissa and one son, Richard. He enjoys hockey, watersports, quadding, sledding and golfing. Tony is a Ford Master Technician and is employed by the Town of Vegreville as their Parks and Fleet Manager.

"I enjoy spending time with family and friends and spending time at our lake lot.......enjoying life to the fullest, great BBQ's, and cold beverages!"