WO Mathieu signed up in Quebec city, joining the Canadian Armed Forces as a reservist in 1979 and then the Regular Force in Aug 1984 as an Infantryman. After 4 years with the infantry back from Cyprus, WO Mathieu came in realisation that it was time for a change. In 1988, he graduated from the Fire Academy as an Apprentice and was transferred to CFB Shearwater from 1988 – 1992.

In 1992, he was posted to CFB Borden until 1994 from there back to the salty air to HMCS FREDERICTON and then to the frozen lakes of Alberta (Cold-Lake). Promoted to Master Corporal in 1999, he was transferred in 2001 at CFB Trenton. He would remain there until 2004, leaving as a Sergeant. From Trenton, he was posted to his second sea tour HMCS HALIFAX until 2005 then transferred back to CFFA and received his Warrant Officer in 2005.

During his career, he deployed to the CFS Alert in 2000 as 2 1/C and a second time in 2002 as a Fire Chief “Smoky”.

Bruno will be closing off his successful regular force career at the end of Oct having served for 23+ years. He accepted a position as a Fire Inspector with the DND Fire Service in Kingston.

In 1991, he married Kelly and under the fogy moon light of Halifax harbour, Bruno and Kelly had their first child, Vanessa in 1993 and then came along Sophia in 1998. And let’s not forget about Freckles, the dog. Bruno, Kelly, Vanessa, Sophia, & Freckles, will move to Kingston.

A luncheon will be held at CFB Borden WO & Sgt Mess on October 26, 2007 at 11:15. Any anecdotes, congratulatory messages or well wishes can be send to MWO P. Blackburn either by fax 705 423-2352 or Blackburn MWO J@CFFA/CFNBCS@Borden. Also, anyone wishing to attend the luncheon, please confirm your attendance.