About the Firm
Independent Fire Service Counsel, Grounded in Real Experience
Kenyon Advisory Group was built for Ontario municipalities that need practical, experienced guidance — delivered in a way that works for smaller communities.
Why We Exist
Smaller municipalities have distinct needs — tighter budgets, volunteer or composite departments, and councils that need clear, actionable guidance they can move on. We built Kenyon Advisory Group specifically to serve that context. Kenyon Advisory Group was founded on a simple idea: smaller municipalities deserve practical fire service advice from people with a deep understanding of what it means to manage volunteer departments, navigate council expectations, and keep a community safe on a tight budget. We focus on smaller Ontario municipalities because that's where the need is greatest and where practical, experienced guidance can make the biggest difference.
Principal Consultant
Patrick Gauthier
President
Patrick brings over 32 years of municipal fire and emergency services experience to every engagement. He currently serves in a senior operational and administrative leadership role as District Chief with Ottawa Fire Services, and has served as Fire Chief of the Township of North Glengarry.
Patrick's approach is operations-focused and practical — helping municipalities strengthen fire service governance, administration, training, operational planning, and regulatory compliance through realistic, achievable recommendations.
Our Approach
Practical Over Theoretical
We focus on solutions that can be put to work right away. Every recommendation is grounded in operational reality and shaped around what your community can actually act on.
Right-Sized for Your Community
We tailor every engagement to your community's size, budget, and the way your fire service actually operates — because the right answer for one small Ontario municipality may look different than it does anywhere else.
Completely Independent
We work exclusively for municipalities and fire service organizations. We have no vendor relationships, no product affiliations, and no conflicts of interest — ever.
Plain Language, Always
Our reports and recommendations are written to be read and used — not filed away. We communicate clearly with fire service leadership, municipal staff, and council alike.
Our Background
Our principals bring decades of hands-on fire service experience in Ontario — from frontline operations through to senior leadership roles in municipal fire services.
We work primarily with volunteer and composite fire departments, understanding the unique pressures and opportunities facing smaller municipal fire services.
We help you navigate Ontario's legislative and regulatory requirements, guidelines, and recognized best practices.
- Decades of Ontario fire service leadership experience
- Volunteer, composite, and career department expertise
- Practical understanding of Ontario fire service legislation and regulatory requirements
- No vendor affiliations — fully independent counsel
Let's Have a Conversation
If you're not sure whether your fire service needs outside help — or what kind of help it needs — reach out. We're happy to have a straightforward, no-obligation conversation about your situation.