Firefighters' news

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firefighters Museum is seeking an individual to fill a vacancy for an interpreter/program coordinator who would be responsible in the delivery,

evaluation and development of interpreting themes and techniques, and also

assist in all other aspects of the daily operation of the museum. The deadline

for resumes is Aug. 29, and should be submitted to the hiring committee,

Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia, 451 Main St., Yarmouth, N.S. B5A 1G9

AUXILIARY YARD SALE

From 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, Sept. 6, the YFD auxiliary will be

holding a yard sale at the Yarmouth Fire hall. Your support would be greatly

appreciated.

YFD MEETING

Members are reminded that the monthly meeting of the department is this

Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, Sept. 14, A memorial service for fallen Canadian firefighters.

Friday, Oct. 17, YFD annual banquet

More details to follow as these dates draw closer.

FFM VOLUNTEERS

Wednesday, Aug. 27 – Roger King, Thursday, Aug. 28 – Peter Winship

Friday, Aug. 29 – Ray Dewapenaere, Saturday, Aug. 30 – Jim Watkins

Thank you to each and every one who volunteered their time during the July

and August evenings.

DATE IN HISTORY

Aug. 18, 2000 – The Yarmouth Fire Department responded to Main Street to

monitor and be available as the former Odeon Theatre being demolished collapsed,

crashing to the street. Several vehicles were damaged, a few broken windows, but

fortunately no serious injuries. Call out time was 3:48 p.m.

HOW SAFE IS YOUR CHIMNEY? It’s not to early to have your chimney checked, especially if wood has been the

primary fuel. Two of the biggest dangers are wood smoke and creosote. If a wood

fire is hot enough and sufficient oxygen is available, gases and tars can ignite.

When one is chimney cleaning a good look for loose bricks, missing mortar and any

other defect should be repaired. Soot in chimneys and heaters should be removed

annually. Unused flue holes should be safely closed with non combustible cap, not

papered over or left unstopped. A thorough check of your chimney could prevent a

serious fire.