News about the fire service in the Yarmouth area

YFD VETERAN DIES

Neptune veteran Camille Saulnier passed away in Yarmouth hospital on Saturday, Aug. 30. Camille was also an active member of the Veteran Firefighters’ Association. A service was held at Sweeny’s Funeral Home Wednesday, Sept. 3. Our sympathy goes out to Lois and his family.

CANADIAN FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS HONOURED

The Yarmouth Fire Department along with fire departments throughout Canada will honor their fallen firefighters with a ceremony at the monument in front of the Yarmouth fire station, Sunday, Sept. 14, beginning with the Canadian flag being lowered at 8 a.m. Fire apparatus will form up in front with flashing lights at 9:50 a.m, followed by uniformed firefighters at 10 a.m. Two minutes of silence will be observed as the Canadian flag is returned to full staff position. At 10:03 a.m. the Canadian and American national anthems will be played. Two wreaths will be placed at the foot of the monument by Deputy Chief John Wainwright, YFD and firefighter Hank Nickerson of Local 2094 International Association of Firefighters (I.A.F.F.) Retired YFD padre Father Clarence J. Thibeau will give the closing prayer followed by several hymns by a lone piper. All local departments, service agencies, public officials and the general public are encouraged and welcome to attend. Refreshments to follow after. Those fire department members that are going to attend are requested to be at the Yarmouth fire hall by 9:30 a.m.

FFM HOURS

Open hours at the Firefighters Museum for the rest of September until Oct. 15 will be Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

We are pleased to mention the 84th birthday of Neptune veteran Charlie Robbins who celebrated on Monday Sept. 8.

DATE IN HISTORY

Sept. 10, 1971 a 7:23 a.m. fire involving the Hebron church kept the fire department busy for approximately 2 ½ hours. Water was pumped from a nearby lake as firefighters worked inside the church, preventing a spread and keeping the damage contained to the kitchen area.

YFD ANNUAL BANQUET

As the local election will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18 the annual banquet will be moved ahead one night, taking place at the fire station, Friday Oct. 17. More info will be available shortly.

NUISANCE ALARMS

If you have problems with nuisance alarms, do not disconnect your smoke alarm. Try another location or another model of alarm, but keep your home protected. Always be sure you understand why an alarm is sounding before treating the alarm as a nuisance.