EXEMPLARY SERVICE MEDAL

The Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal honours members of a recognized Canadian fire service who have completed 20 years of service,
ten years of which have been served in the performance of duties involving potential risks. 
Exemplary service is characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.

Three members of Churchbridge Fire Rescue received the Fire Services Exemplary Services Medal. The medals were awarded to Fire Chief Kevin Eskra (22 years), Deputy Chief Jim Gallant (20 years), and Firefighter Corey Berg (22 years).

SWIFT CURRENT FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS & UPDATE

The Swift Current Fire Department has hired two new deputy chiefs.  

Deputy Fire Chief Normand Beauchamp comes from St. Hippolyte Quebec where he was the Fire Chief. 
He will assume the duties of Deputy Chief Operations.

Deputy Chief Pert L’Heureux was promoted from within the Department. 
He has served twelve years with the department. 
He will assume the position of Deputy Chief Prevention. 

Denis Pilon has accepted the position as Fire Chief of Swift Current effective April 1, 2010. 

2009 CAFC FIRE CHIEF OF THE YEAR - LES KARPLUK

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Fire and Emergency Services Chief Les Karpluk has been named
Full-time Career Fire Chief of the Year. 

Click here to view the CAFC news release.

CITY OF ESTEVAN APPOINTS A NEW FIRE CHIEF

Ron Tocker is the new Fire Chief in Estevan.  Congratulations Ron!

CITY OF WEYBURN APPOINTS A NEW FIRE CHIEF

Steve Debienne is the new Fire Chief in Weyburn.  Congratulations Steve!

  PRIORITY ISSUES OF THE FIRE SERVICE IN SASKATCHEWAN

The SAFC Board of Directors has prepared a booklet of the five (5) Priority Issues. The purpose of the booklet is to provide the reader with an overview of the priority issues concerning the fire service in Saskatchewan. It recommends actions that should be acted upon.

 It is imperative for the Government of Saskatchewan to commit to ensuring the safety of all residents and that all necessary elements are in place and functioning well before any further decay of the fire services occurs. Further delay in the development and implementation within these identified areas could prove costly or even deadly.

We encourage the members of the SAFC to lobby their local MLA. We have copies of the 'Priorities Issues of the Saskatchewan Fire Service' booklet available for that use. Please contact the SAFC Executive Director, Peggy Antonichuk to receive printed copies.

To download and print a pdf of the booklet, click here and a pdf of the cover page, click here.

For additional information contact SAFC Vice-President Garth Palmer.

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