August 2015
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Thank you Barry I s s u e 16 • A c o m m u n i t y n e w s p a p e r f o r L a m b t o n & N o r t h L a m b t o n • F R E E
Griffin of North Lambton has been a Local Fire Captain retires after Barry firefighter based at Lambton Fire Station the mid 1960’s. On 9th July this year 50 years service to Lambton since he hung up the Station captain’s helmet for
Above: Barry Griffin hangs up the Station captain’s helmet for the last time after 50 years service
the last time and farewelled his ‘other’ home. Lambton Local caught up with Barry on his last day and asked him about his fifty years as a local firefighter. “When I joined in 1965 it was a voluntary role. Later on we became retained firefighters. Your local firefighters still juggle their ‘day’ jobs with the station roster. It’s a big commitment and I commend crew members I have worked with over the years.” Barry said. “I want to thank my wife Lesley and the kids for everything they’ve suffered over fifty years. I must have been called out at every possible hour of every day of the year. I’ve even missed a few Christmas dinners, but that’s the job. “I’d also like to thank the local community for their support, especially the station’s closest neighbours in De Vitre Street. They’ve put up with fire alarms, reversing trucks and water pumps at all hours!” (continued on page 2)
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