Better Late than Never?

Yes, it has been a while since I updated this so here goes:
First I would like to thank everyone for all the work that has been done lately. To the Recruit Class - a special thanks for an awesome dinner. Very impressive. It appears that all the recruits (except the one with the number 7) were successful and will be passing probation. Congratulations. I would also like to thank the day staff for all the work they have done lately in fire hall and truck maintance. The building has never looked so good. I hear station 2 is next.
Work on the sign for Station 2 is nearing completion. The crane has been sandblasted and will be painted next week. It will then be installed with the log work. This should look impressive I hope and will be one of the features when the Commuinities in Bloom contest comes to town at the end of July.
A great effort by the firefighters that attended the big structure fire on Mt. Matheson last weekend as mutual aid to East Sooke. The building was a total loss despite the best efforts of many. Fortunately nobody was hurt. Sooke crews were able to keep the wildland fire that started as result of falling embers from spreading across the mountain - yes folks, it is getting dry out there. In case you hadn't noticed the burning index is now rated HIGH.
We are in preparation for Canada Day on July 1. It would be great to have a good turnout of firefighters at this event. The recruit class has promised to put in a raft in the annual race to defend last years group effort. Lets all show up and cheer them on. We will also be doing a recruiting drive and fire extinguisher training for the public. That evening will be our annual fireworks display.
August 8th is the Subaru Triathlon through Sooke and Otter Point. Volunteers are needed to help at this event. Please let me know if you can help.
For those of you that have been stuck in one of the great traffic jams in Sooke this past month we can now report that Hydro has completed the majority of their work along the roadway. Work is now taking place on the bridge. Despite the complaints of many citizens, there is little the District of Sooke can do as this is a Provincial Highway and we do not have control over this road. Now that the underground hydro work is done, the repaving will soon begin in our area. Some work has already started near Luxton and the 17 Mile House. Most of the paving work will take place at night so traffic shouldn't be to bad (I hope) We are investigating ways to assist firefighters in getting from their homes to the fire halls in the event of emergencies during this construction period.