FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

First of all I would like to thank the Balgonie Fire Department for stepping up and taking on the fall school on short notice. Unfortunately this is the first time when we will not be alternating between the north and the south. For a variety of reasons other fire departments could not host a school this fall and without Balgonie consenting to host we were in jeopardy of not having a school at all. We will be back up north in 2012. If you plan to attend the Balgonie Fire School please book early as we will be adhering to the minimum and maximum limits due to the time constraints associated with this school.

It is good to see a number of fire departments taking advantage of the strong Canadian dollar and ordering their training materials now. Check out the enclosed catalogue (in the newsletter) and order now!

Remember as we approach the second half of 2011 now is the time to be thinking about how you can honour your fire fighters for their years of service. There are a number of awards that many fire fighters are eligible for such as the Service Awards both Provincial and Federal or years of service pins. Please contact the S.V.F.F.A. office if you need information on these awards.

It is nice to see that a number of fire departments are contacting our office for information and advice. If you have any concerns in regards to any aspect of the fire service remember we are only a phone call or email away.

Ken Dobra