News for the fire service

YFD to receive new pumper

Yarmouth Town Council approved the purchase of a new pumper, at the July 10 meeting. A triple combination 1050 g.p.m. engine will cost just over $390,000, with a delivery date of six to seven months. The manufacturer is Pierce Manufacturing Inc.

House Fire

A fire at 12:29 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, on the Tower Road, Hebron, gutted the one-storey bungalow style home. Engine #4 reported heavy smoke on arrival with fire breaking through in a very short time. A second page was requested by platoon chief Steve Jeffery for a second tanker and manpower. The family, home at the time, was able to escape with no injuries.

FFM Volunteers

Wednesday – July 23 - Mike Deveau; Thursday – July 24 - Hank Nickerson; Friday, July 25 - Don Blauvelt; Saturday, July 26 - Bruce Robbins; Monday, July 28 - John Wainwright; Tuesday, July 29 - Paul Comeau.

Happy Birthday

Salvage veteran Earl Goudey will be celebrating his 83rd birthday on July 27. Our best wishes on your special day.

YFD Ladderathon

Members of the Yarmouth Fire Department spent about 50 hours atop the aerial ladder last week in aid of Muscular Dystrophy. Donations were accepted by members on the ground. As soon as a total is arrived at, we will be able to report it.

Maritime Fire Chiefs’ Convention

The 94th annual conference held in Lunenburg was determined a success. Platoon chief Lynn Seeley represented the local department along with a number of local chiefs. Several keynote speakers from New Jersey, Ohio and New York City spoke on leadership in the fire service, line of duty deaths and their prevention, fire apparatus specifications for future purchases, preventable motor vehicle accidents and close calls.

How to survive and stay alive

Here are three questions with multiple choice answers. Something a family could take a few minutes, to arrive at the correct answer, which will be listed at the end of the column.

1. A pot containing oil on your stove catches fire! Would You? A. Slide a lid over it. B. Throw water on it. C. Pour baking soda on it.

2. True or false – Most fires occur in the bedroom, caused by falling asleep while smoking.

3. It is better to sleep with the door to your bedroom: A. Closed B. Open

Date in History

July 17, 1893 –A small shed adjacent to the skating rink on Pleasant Street was set on fire. Before firefighters could reach the spot a dwelling house was also consumed. The building was formerly the barn belonging to the Congregational Parsonage, but was converted into a cottage. Time 2 a.m. Insurance $500.

Correct answers to the three quiz questions.

1. A 2. False 3. A