Madam Speaker, today, I want to pay tribute to a remarkable leader, Jean Melançon, outgoing director of the Service de sécurité incendie de l'agglomération de Longueuil, or SSIAL.
After 37 years of service with the Longueuil fire department, the SSIAL, including 12 years as fire chief, Jean is getting ready to share his vast experience and expertise with another fire department.
A man of courage and humanity, Jean not only dedicated decades to protecting the citizens and property of our region, but also inspired generations of firefighters with his commitment to excellence.
In his roles as both firefighter and director, Jean helped create a safer and stronger community. His passion for safety and his sense of duty will always be remembered. His legacy will live on for years to come.
I thank him for all he has done, and I wish him all the best in his future challenges.