johnmorristhumbnail.jpg As passionate as John Morris is about curling, he is also passionate about firefighting. He completed his firefighting training in 2006 at Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre at the Vermilion campus.

Most people know John Morris as one of Canada’s most accomplished curlers.

(May 2011 - Vermilion Campus) As a member of Team Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, John Morris threw third stones for the Edmonton-based team of Kevin Martin, Marc Kennedy and Ben Hebert as they thrilled Canadian curling fans by winning the gold medal on home ice. In addition to being an Olympic champion, John Morris is a 2008 World champion, a two-time Canadian Brier champion, and a three-time Alberta provincial champion.

As passionate as John Morris is about curling, he is also passionate about firefighting. He completed his firefighting training in 2006 at Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre at the Vermilion campus. He’s since taken additional courses and instructor’s training to advance his expertise in the field.

John Morris also believes in giving back. As an alumnus, he is a champion of Lakeland College’s emergency services training programs and courses. As a firefighter with the Rockyview Fire Services in Chestermere, Alta., he speaks to youth at local schools about fire prevention and the importance of heath and fitness. John Morris can also be found supporting various charitable organizations and community events.

It is with great honour that Lakeland College inducts John Morris, Class of ’06, to the Wall of Distinction.