Adam Bruce Puchalski

Adam Bruce Puchalski (November 1945 – November 2025) was a dedicated public servant and community leader whose legacy is deeply rooted in his decades of volunteer firefighting and civic involvement on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. A proud member of the Roberts Creek Fire Department from 1978 to 2003, Bruce served with distinction for 25 years, including approximately a decade as Fire Chief, where he oversaw significant growth in both department membership and infrastructure, including the expansion of the local firehall. His leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to public safety left a lasting impact on the department and the community it served. Beyond the fire service, Bruce exemplified a life of public service through his work as a school board chair, youth sports coach, and trades educator, always guided by a strong sense of duty, integrity, and care for others. He will be remembered not only for his contributions to firefighting, but for a lifetime spent building, leading, and strengthening his community.

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