Firefighters

April 30, 2010

Madam. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to firefighters across Canada.   Firefighters are not only on the front lines of emergency services in our community, they give us peace of mind. They  ensure public safety in some of the most challenging environments and have been incredible supporters of charitable causes.

Barrie Firefighters have raised 1 million dollars in their annual boot drive, and over 790, 000 over the years has gone on to benefit charitable organizations such as  Muscular Dystrophy Canada.  Barrie has raised the most funds out of all its peers in Ontario.

The Barrie Firefighter Union executive is comprised of Len Mitchell, Kevin White, Cory Mainprize, Brad Conrad, and Rob Taylor. I also want to thank Fire Chief Lynn for encouraging this public service and charitable work amongst his firefighting team in Barrie. They also run a scholarship fund in the name of Bill Wilkins who perished in the line of duty sadly on May 27, 2002. This scholarship is for worthy students from the Pre-Fire service program at Georgian College.
 
Firefighters around Canada and Barrie Fire Fighters continue to be pillars of our community, excellent local citizens and an example of generosity