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Ladder-A-Thon – Huge Success

With $7500.00 cash donations and $1500.00 gift donations accounting for the 50 hours atop the aerial ladder proved to be a successful event. Muscular Dystrophy will benefit greatly from this along with an upcoming auction in Halifax this coming October. Those who donated money and gifts are to be commended for their generosity. The following firefighters and auxiliary members who organized and took part in the three day event are as follows:

The ladder sitters were Peter Winship, Stewart Deveau and Jimmy Watkins.

The ground crew consisted of Mitch Zwicker, Norm Amirault. Kevin D’Entremont, Blair Deveau, Mike Deveau, Martin Doucette, Oliver Gascoigne, Roger King, John Levec, David Winship, Wendy Deveau and Pauline Beals. On behalf of Muscular Dystrophy and the Yarmouth Fire Department a big thank you to all.

Y.F.D. Firefighters Report Water Street Fire

On Saturday, July 19th, Firefighters working the waterfront and Yarmouth harbour observed smoke coming from a warehouse located at 83 Water Street. Portable radio in use called it to the fire station which was followed up by many 911 calls from cell phones.

The 7:02 P.M. page brought out Engines 4 & 1 along with units 26, 27 and 14. A 4” feed line was stretched from a Water Street hydrant to Engine 4 on Hawthorne Street with several 1-1/2 “ lines to the blaze at the rear of the wooden building. Fire damage was minimal and was soon knocked down as firefighters were able to enter very quickly. With a large crowd and parked cars on Water Street the R.C.M.P. did an excellent job in clearing the area.

Chief Dave Undergoes Hip Surgery

We learned late last week from a family member that former Y.F.D. Chief Dave Leblanc underwent hip replacement surgery in a Halifax hospital. Apparently Dave fell while in the city breaking a hip which needed replacement. Our best wishes for a good and speedy recovery and that he will be able to return home soon.

Y.F.D. Auxiliary Yard Sale

This gives everyone plenty of time to gather up items for a yard sale. The Y.F.D. Auxiliary has set the date of September 6th, 9 A.m. to 2 P.M. at the rear of the Yarmouth fire hall. Contact person is Wendy Deveau at 742-1350.

Date in History

August 1, 2005 – Cooking oil left on top of a stove, which caught fire did extensive damage to one end of a house on the North Ohio Rd. One person was treated for smoke inhalation.

F.F.M. Volunteers

Wednesday, July 30 – Ray DeWaepenaere, Thursday, July 31 – Jim Watkins, Friday, August 1 – Don Blauvelt, Monday, August 4 – Pat Eldridge, Tuesday, August 5 – Rob Lowe.

Report all fires to your fire department – Even if you think you’ve put them out.