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Iron Bridge – The upcoming closure of the Ontario Fire College is ringing alarm bells for Huron Shores.
The province announced in mid-January that the Gravenhurst, Ont., facility will shutter on March 31 with fire service training shifting to 20 regional training centres. The college has provided training since 1949 to municipal fire departments without the resources to develop their life-saving skills.
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At its February meeting, council passed a resolution in support of Huron Shores Fire Chief Jim Kent’s concerns about the college closing. Huron Shores also responded to Kent by authorizing a letter to Solicitor General Sylvia Jones requesting that Ontario’s decision be reversed.
Huron Shores raises alarm on fire college closure
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The candidates in stills from the Facebook Live clips of the Woman’s Club forum last Tuesday evening. From left, Eric Cooley, Kim Carney, Pat Quinn and Suzy Johnston. (© FlaglerLive via Woman’s Club video)
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