News
for December 2003 - 22 calls for the month, 301 calls for the
year.
• MSA Evolution 5000 Thermal Imaging camera put into service on Engine 1.
• Quesnel Volunteer firefighters decorate City Christmas trees downtown and in West
Quesnel.
• Have a very Merry, Fire Safe, Christmas!
News
for November 2003 - 27 calls for the month
• Firehall #3 reopened November 25! After six months of active recruiting and
training, we now have sufficent volunteers to reopen the Hall. Thanks to the community and
our new volunteers for their dedication. • Fire destroys shed in West Quesnel. One
person sent to hospital with burns.
• Quesnel Volunteer firefighters joined by Bouchie Lake and Ten Mile Volunteers to
pay respect to veterans by marching in Remembrance Day Parade.
• Five new evaluators trained and one recertified for Firefighter Certification
Program.
• Live Fire Certification given to Quesnel for exterior props at North Cariboo Fire
Training Centre.
• Trailer fire contained to kitchen. Nobody home at time of the fire.
• Quesnel Firefighters Association Annual Banquet a huge success. Ron Richert awarded
Firefighter of the Year and Clarence Myhr awarded Associate Member of the Year. Tony
Spicer recognized for 21 years of active service.
News for October 2003 - 31 calls for the month
• Fire Prevention Week was October 5 to 11, 2003. "When Fire Strikes, GET OUT
STAY OUT".
• Change your clock, Change your battery! Don't forget to change the battery in your
smoke alarm.
• Have you practiced your home fire drill yet? Why not do it tonite?
• Technical Rescue team completed 2 days of intensive training at West Pine MDF plant
this month.
• 55 firefighters particpated in live burn training on October 25 at remaining Nelson
Street houses. Firefighters from Quesnel, West Fraser and Barlow Creek completed the
project.
• New Thermal Imaging Camera show ghost in basement of firehall!
• 31 calls for the month of October
News
for September 2003 - 18 calls for the month
• Fire Crews return from Cranbrook. Quesnel assists in Lamb Creek Fire.
• New Duty Vehicle in service. Squad 3 is a new 1 ton Ford crew cab 4x4
pick up truck.
• Thirteen new volunteer firefighters are now responding after completing
basic training.
• North Cariboo Fire Training Centre taking shape with Smoke House and
Level 1 props under construction.
• Quesnel and Area firefighters raise over $6,200 for Muscular Dystrophy.
• 18 calls for the month of September.