What's Been Happening in 2012 (so far)

Welcome to a new year. Things have been a little more quiet than usual as far as call volume goes. Even with all of the ice and snow, there was not a lot of emergency activity as a result. Of particular concern was another attempted arson fire, this time at the Toronto Dominion Bank construction site where person or persons set fire to the side of the building. Fortunately a passerby saw the fire and was able to extinguish it before it spread. RCMP Forensic Identification team is investigating. This is about the fourth arson fire in as many months. Firefighters are urged to keep their eyes open when responding and arriving at calls for anyone acting suspicious and to immediately report their concerns to a senior officer. The fire department would also like to welcome to new members to the Pub Ed division. Welcome to Grant and Katherine. With these two new appointments, the support services division is filled up. We are still seeking applications for volunteer firefighter positions. There are currently about 10 positions vacant in the fire department. Work on the old 1942 fire truck is progressing very nicely. The truck is now in many, many pieces with the engine, transmission and pump ready to be pulled out. Some local businesses have offered their services to assist in the restoration. What a great show of support from the community. (Oh yeah, the vote was to put the truck back to its original red colour when it comes time to paint) The 100th Anniversary Committee has been meeting and working on plans for a year long celebration of the fire department when it reaches 100 years old in 2013. Some of the projects being considered are a parade of antique fire trucks, a carnival/fair, raising $100,000.00 in donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, a hose cart race from Langord to Sooke, a Sooke FD calendar, a Firemans Ball, and well there is more. Look for further announcements.

For Sale

Sooke Fire Rescue Service has for sale the following surplus apparatus: 1 - 1985 Mack Anderson Pumper Truck - Mack Diesel Engine with Allison Automatic Transmission, 1250 igpm pump, 1000 gallon water tank, class A foam system and assorted ground ladders. Five seats in truck, 2 with SCBA brackets. Body is aluminum. Truck was taken out of service November 2011. Asking price is $12,500.00. Contact Sooke Fire Rescue Service at 250 642-5422 or ssorensen@sooke.ca for more information.