Wayne Robinson, a 23-year veteran of the Brantford Fire Department, started his new role as Deputy Fire Chief of Operations on Monday. The City of Brantford announced the appointment effective June 1, 2026, promoting from within to fill the key leadership position.
Robinson began his career as a firefighter in 2003 and has steadily risen through the ranks. He was promoted to Captain and Acting Platoon Chief in 2024. His background includes heavy involvement in the technical rescue program and training at other educational institutes, along with professional development through Dalhousie University’s fire department management program.
Fire Chief Todd Binkley said the department was pleased to promote someone with Robinson’s experience. “We are very pleased to have recruited this position from within the Brantford Fire Department,” Binkley said in a statement. “Deputy Fire Chief Wayne Robinson brings with him many years of experience and education that will prove invaluable to the role and our community.”
Robinson’s appointment comes as the department moves forward with a new Master Fire Plan approved by city council in April 2026. The plan addresses rapid city growth, high-rise developments, and increasingly complex emergencies. It includes relocating one fire station, building a new training facility, and hiring additional firefighters.
With 144 professional firefighters, the department responded to 6,355 emergencies in 2023. Robinson now oversees operations as one of two deputy chiefs, alongside Deputy Chief of Support Services Dwayne Armstrong, who was also promoted from within the department.
