The Review, Thursday, October 11, 2012 — Page B3
FIRE SAFETY WEEK
October 7 - 14, 2012 A Salute to Firefighters Hedley Fire Department Celebrates 100 Years of Service The Hedley Fire Department held a celebration of their 100 year anniversary, starting with an apparatus demonstration, and a ”water ballet” spraying water against a beautiful blue sky, creating rainbows against that spectacular backdrop. It was explained to spectators why we did things in such and such a way, why we wore turnout gear and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and how the pump hoses and nozzles operated. A well attended open house with a historical display well as all of the current apparatus, People could view the equipment, ask questions as to how they work, and see the contrast between firefighting today and 100 years ago.
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Almost 100 hotdogs were served, for a donation, dropped in a firefighter’s boot.
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Children as well as some older folk were entertained by being able to put out a “structure fire” using forest fire equipment, emulating in a very small way what a regular structure fire would be like. This celebration was held in place of Fire Prevention Week as home and fire safety were one of the themes of the day. The Hedley Fire Department now has a full roster of 20 with an average of 14 at each practice. This includes two junior firefighters one who will graduate next year and become a regular firefighter. We hold regular practices on Tuesdays and optional practices on Saturdays so that people who miss regular practice can catch up, as well as those on probation can get more experience. We have been holding “cross training” exercises with the Keremeos Fire Department in areas such as roof venting and water transfer. We have also trained with the Princeton Fire Department. This is invaluable practice to expose our members to advanced instruction and experience practical training.
We appreciate all that you do. Many thanks for your hard work this year! Angelique Wood Electoral Area Director
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Thank you volunteers for your devotion. George Bush Electoral Area Director
Area “B” of the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen
We Count On Our Firefighters. Do your part, and learn about fire safety.
Thank you to all the firefighters for all you do!
John Slater, MLA Boundary Similkameen
Tel: 250.495.2042 Fax: 250-495-2077 Toll Free: 1-877-652-4304 Email: john.slater.mla@leg.bc.ca Website: johnslatermla.bc.ca