Taylor Fire Rescue firefighters were recognized for their 2020 achievements. (District of Taylor)
TAYLOR, B.C – A couple of firefighters gained some hardware this week as Taylor Fire Rescue honoured their 2020 achievements.
The 2020 Fire Fighter of the Year went to firefighter Will Morgan, and Lieutenant Kristine Doerksen received the department’s 2020 Community Champion award. They were both chosen by thier peers.
The Highest Attendance for Incidents award, at 59 per cent, went to Lieutenant Brent Taillefer. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
Junior firefighter Ethan Byford was awarded for having the Highest Attendance for Training, at 94 per cent.
Currently, TFR consists of a Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, three volunteer captains, three lieutenants, and twelve firefighters.
Taylor Fire Rescue. (District of Taylor)
TAYLOR, B.C – Taylor Fire Rescue is in need of volunteers.
“It’s supporting your local community. It’s the aspect of helping your neighbour and protecting [the community]. Everyone has special talents. The more people we have, the more talents we can obtain to provide their services,” says Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Holder.
Currently, TFR consists of one Fire Chief, one Deputy Fire Chief, three volunteer Captains, three Lieutenants, and twelve firefighters. Holder says there is no limit to the number of volunteers they’re accepting. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
The Fire and Rescue Service also has the Junior Firefighter Program for young men and women, ages 14 to 18, looking to become active firefighters.
District of Taylor firefighters were honoured this week for their achievements and service with the department in 2020. Firefighter Will Morgan was chosen and named by his peers as the . . .