Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: A thank you to our fire department
If an SUV collides with a deer on a highway outside Morinville, they are there to get the collision victims […]
fire prevention week
Editorial & Opinion
Editorial: Thank you to our Fire Department
An SUV collides with a deer on a highway outside Morinville. Within minutes they are there to get the collision victims out of the wrecked vehicles so the paramedics can get them en route to the hospital. […]
Local News
Volunteerism alive in Morinville Fire Department
Sitting behind his new desk at the Don Found Fire Station, Morinville Fire Chief Brad Boddez does some preparatory work for the weekly training session, an opportunity to spend the evening working with some of the department’s volunteer firefighters… […]
Columns
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!”… […]
Local News
The other side of firefighting … the bigger side
Photos by Stephen Dafoe
While it is well known fire fighters rush in when everyone else is rushing out, what is lesser known is that a considerable percentage of the calls the Morinville Fire Department respond to are vehicle collisions. As first responders, the department has a role to play in ensuring the safety of the public as well as ensuring those who may be injured are freed … […]
Local News
Firefighters involved in more than fighting fires
STORY CONTAINS VIDEO CONTENT
Story and Photos By Stephen Dafoe
Morinville – It’s a typical Wednesday night at the Morinville Fire Department. The trucks and gear are polished and ready for inspection. But inside the fire station Morinville’s firefighters are learning about some new gear that can help them save lives.
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