| MR.
BUTLER: |
Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, March 21, 2009, I had the
honour of attending the Bay Roberts Fire Department’s
annual Fireman’s Ball celebrating their sixty-sixth
year of service to their community and surrounding area.
The Bay Roberts Fire Department, consisting of thirty
members, provides fire protection to a population of
approximately 10,000 people. In 2008, the department
responded to eighty-one calls, of which twenty-seven
were motor vehicle accidents.
This department is equipped with two pumper trucks, a
heavy rescue vehicle, two utility trucks, along with
rescue tools, including the Jaws of Life. They are
prepared for any challenge.
Also in 2008, they opened a new rescue training
centre which is a regional facility. The event on
Saturday attracted 300 people, which shows the support
that exists for this dedicated and committed group of
individuals who put their lives at risk to protect
residents and their property.
It was a pleasure to present the long-service award
and certificate to firefighters Geoff Roach, Clarence
Mercer and David Churchill for twenty years of dedicated
service.
I ask all hon. members to extend congratulations to
Fire Chief Clarence Russell and all members of the Bay
Roberts Fire Department on their sixty-six years of
dedicated service. |
