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MFD Hosts Annual Open House
Shanine Sealey , Martensville Messenger
The Martensville Fire Department hosted their annual ‘ Fire Prevention Week Open House ’ on Wednesday , October 12th . This year ’ s theme was “ Don ’ t Wait - Check the Date ! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years ”. With this theme , the MFD advises that you test smoke alarms every month by pressing the test button to be sure the alarm is working . If the alarm chirps , it is a warning that the battery is low , so replace the battery right away . Make sure you know how old all of the smoke alarms are in your home . To find out how old a smoke alarm is , look at the date of manufacture on the back of the alarm , and if it is over ten years old , it is time to replace it .
A large number of people attended the open house and took the opportunity to enjoy the hotdogs and hamburgers barbequed by the volunteer firefighters . While there , the public was invited to view the fire equipment and many children had fun climbing on the fire trucks . “ Fire Prevention night was very successful . We had a great turn out and I think everyone enjoyed themselves , especially the kids . Sparky was out to help spread the message to check your smoke detectors . We would like to thank everyone that came out to help make our night a success ,” MFD Fire Chief Kurtis Dyck said .
The MFD had information on display , along with various equipment used for both training exercises and emergency calls . The Martensville EMO Coordinator Tracy Wilson-Gerwing handed out information about fire safety , along with fun fire related items such as fire hats
ABOVE : The Martensville Fire Department had all of their trucks and equipment on display during their annual ‘ Fire Prevention Week ’ Open House .
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to the children . Unfortunately , due to cooler weather this year , the ‘ Jaws of Life ’ demonstration that the MFD had planned had to be cancelled . “ I just wanted to say a HUGE thanks to the Martensville Fire Department for their open house ! Thanks for taking the time to show my son around the trucks , even if he is only one . He had a blast ! Such a great event ! Thank you ,” Local resident Kimberley Smith commented on Facebook .
To date , the MFD has responded to approximately 280 calls this year , including fire , motor vehicle accidents and Emergency Medical Service . If you are looking for information about volunteering with the fire department or about Fire Prevention Week please call the fire hall at 306-934-5822 .
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ABOVE : One year old Elijah is getting an early start to his fi reman training during the Martensville Fire Department Open House held Wednesday , October 12th .
ABOVE : As usual , Sparky was a huge hit during the open house and handed out lots of hugs and high fives !
Thursday , October 20 Non-spiking Volleyball begins North Side RECYCLE Collection Day
Saturday , October 22 Advance Poll First Aid & CPR Course Yoga for Back Pain Workshop
Sunday , October 23 First Aid & CPR Course
Monday , October 24 Pickleball begins
Wednesday , October 25 South Side WASTE Collection Day
Thursday , October 26 North Side WASTE Collection Day ELECTION DAY
Saturday , October 29 Halloween Cake Decorating Workshop
For more information on City events , visit www . martensville . ca
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