On Saturday, April 9, 2011, I had the
pleasure, along with the hon. the Member for the
District of Harbour Main, to attend the First Annual
Fireman’s Ball for the Bay de Grave Regional Fire
Department, which was held in South River.
The Bay de Grave Fire Department is a newly formed
department which opened its doors on March 29, 2010.
They serve the towns of Cupids and South River in the
District of Harbour Main and the towns of Clarke’s
Beach, North River and Makinsons in the District of Port
de Grave.
The twenty-one firefighters, including Ms Cassandra
Bishop, the only female firefighter, are highly trained
personnel, and they are there to respond to any
emergency.
Fire Chief Jeremy Hall paid tribute to Mr. Frank L.
Bishop, a firefighter who passed away in 2010. He was a
devoted and dedicated firefighter who gave endless and
selfless hours of service. Fire Chief Hall ended his
tribute by saying, "All gave some, some gave all."
Mr. Speaker, I ask all hon. members to join me in
extending congratulations and best wishes to the
Regional Board of directors and the Bay de Grave
Regional Fire Department.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
