09/22/2026
Today, we had the privilege of honouring a legacy of service at Airdrie Fire.
Former volunteer firefighter Martin Durocher, Mayor Heather Spearman and AFD staff were joined by recruits from the current training class to honour Marguerite Gibeau, a former volunteer emergency phone dispatcher whose service helped support emergency response in Airdrie in the 1970s and 1980s.
During the gathering, Marguerite was presented with two commemorative coins: a challenge coin from Martin Durocher and a coin from Chief Mike Pirie on behalf of Airdrie Fire Department. The presentation created an opportunity to celebrate Marguerite’s works as a volunteer phone operator who would answer the emergency calls and share the information to the volunteer fire fighters. Prior to having 911 in Airdrie, these calls went directly to home phones. While we have come a long way from this response, Marguerite's dedication helped shape Airdrie’s emergency services to what we see today.
On behalf of Airdrie Fire Department, thank you, Marguerite, for your service.