News from the local fire departments

TRAINING PAYS OFF



Yarmouth volunteer firefighters who spent two days training for vehicle extrication Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17, were able to put this to good use on Monday, June 18. A two- car accident on Brunswick Street made it necessary to use the rescuie jaws to remove the driver from one of the vehicles.



A quick response by the fire department and the knowledge gained from the two day session made the work easier and quicker. A good job by all involved. One driver was transported to hospital by ambulance with what was determined to be minor injuries.



NINE FIREFIGHTERS KILLED



Firefighters, both career and volunteer, are grieving following the tragic loss of nine firefighters killed in a warehouse fire in Charleston, South Carolina. Those who join the fire service are well aware of the risks they may take and the danger they face on each response.



We join with the many whose hearts go out to the families of these brave men. May they rest in peace.



FFM VOLUNTEERS



It's time again for us to volunteer a few hours at the Firefighters' Museum. Two hours from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday are being required. Each week we will print the names and if for some reason your attendance is not available, try changing with a friend. Failing this please contact curator Dave Darby at 742-5525.



Monday, July 2 - Don Blauvelt; Tuesday, July 3 - Paul Comeau; Wednesday, July 4 - Oliver Gascoigne; Thursday, July 5 - Pat Eldridge; Friday, July 6 - Don Blauvelt; Saturday, July 7; Gerald Deveau.



YFD AUXILIARY LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS

The Yarmouth Fire Department auxiliary is looking for people age 19 and older who may be interested in joining. If you like to volunteer, help raise money for a good cause and make new friends while having fun, the auxiliary can use your help. It only takes three to eight hours per month. If interested please call Wendy at 742-1350. Many perks come with it.



HAPPY BIRTHDAY MURRAY



Salvage veteran Murray Allen celebrates his 90th birthday June 28. Murray is one of two veterans who are now 90 or over.

Congratulations and our best wishes, Murray.







EAST PUBNICO MEETING



The regular monthly meeting is to take place on Wednesday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Pubnico fire hall.



FIRE SPRINKLER RECALL



The Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., is recalling dry fire sprinklers model J heads, which can fail to operate during a fire. The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.



The model J series comes in pendent, upright and sidewall configurations. The name "Globe", the letter "J" and the year of manufacture (1990 through 1999) are embossed on the frame. These sprinklers were designed to be installed in areas of buildings where sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing.



FINAL BOWLING RESULTS



League Winner - Neptune

"A" Section - Neptune

"B" Section - East Pubnico

"C" Section - Salmon River



Individual Winners "A" Section - High Average - Brian D'Eon - 113.63

- High Triple - Louis Amirault - 393

- High Single - John Harris - 144



"B" Section - High Average - Danny Hennigar - 111.68

- High Triple - John Cunningham - 376

- High Single - Eddie Hartly - 150



"C" Section - High Average - Russell Rodgerson - 99.72

- High Triple - Carol Lowe - 343

- High Single - Darlene Giles - 122



Danny Hennigar was the winner of the 400 trophy with a score of 405. Just over 50 enjoyed a very nice buffet at the Austrian Inn.



DATE IN HISTORY



June 28, 1891 - At 3:45 a.m. the building opposite the Tabernacle was discovered on fire. The back shop was a mass of flames and completely destroyed. The front of the store was also destroyed but not before Salvage Corps removed the contents.