Hofsink joined West Lincoln Fire and Emergency Services in 1996 as a volunteer firefighter.
He moved up the ranks to deputy chief in 2018 and served as acting chief for 16 months in 2023 and 2024.
The 50-year-old has a bachelor’s degree in justice and public safety from University of Guelph Humber, a fire officer level 3 designation from National Fire Protection Association and a community emergency management co-ordinator designation from Ontario Fire College, along with fire prevention and fire investigator certifications.