News from and about fire departments in Yarmouth County

INCIDENT COMMAND

Eight members of the Yarmouth Fire Department spent two days with instructor Dave Kendrick, April 19 and 20, learning the command procedures that gives them the objectives for a given scenario on the fire grounds. This system used by many departments teaches how things can be set up and how to manage a particular incident with the manpower and equipment available. One of the most dangerous scenarios that could be faced by emergency responders is a total free-lance operation at an emergency scene.

Members were asked to size up the incident, identify incident priorities, strategic goals, tactical objectives and organize the command structure. Following the instructions a 50 question test was written.

THANK YOU

Wedgeport and District Fire Chief Glen Muise and the ladies auxiliary wish to thank all those who attended the breakfast at their fire hall on Sunday, April 20. 349 left after enjoying a delicious plate. I’m told to look for another later this year.

BOWLING

Wedgeport bowlers took the first match of a 3 of 5 series by defeating East Pubnico 1615-1585 in the “A” section final.

Carleton #1 leads the Carleton #2 team 2-0 with a 1443-1323 win.

In the “C” section the Ladies have a commanding 3-1 lead over Neptune winning 1333-1315.

Donald Leblanc was top bowler with a 150 single and 371 triple.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Our best wishes to Neptune veteran Bill Singer who will celebrate number 83 on Saturday, May 3.

RAPPIE PIE AND CHOWDER SALE

An eat-in or take-out on Saturday, May 10 at the Wedgeport fire hall. Rappie pie and seafood chowder will be on sale from 4 pm to 6 pm at a cost of $5 per plate/bowl.

CRAFT SALE

The May craft sale takes place this Saturday, May 3, at the Yarmouth fire hall.

CONDOLENCES

Our condolences and sympathy are extended to the family of Reliance veteran Art Spears who died April 24. His funeral was held in Yarmouth on Sunday.

DATES IN HISTORY

April 30, 1985 and 1989 – Although these two fires were four years apart there were five fatalities. An apartment house on Cliff Street and a home on Argyle Street were the scenes of the two tragedies.