UNITY ‑‑ It was a quiet month for the Unity Fire Department.
In January UFD, reported to one MVA, one STARS landing and one lift assist for ambulance.
The division of Unity’s protective services continues to seek new members. Recruitment remains a challenge for Saskatchewan’s volunteer firefighters. The essential service to any community to requires a solid core of volunteer members,
Volunteer firefighters respond to fires, accidents and other emergency occurrences that require their manpower. In a 2018, CBC online story, Doug Lapchuk, president of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association was quoted as saying, “It’s probably the most rewarding and terrifying thing that you’ll ever do in your life.”
Volunteer firefighters across Saskatchewan often maintain they don’t do it for the glory but rather out of a sense of commitment to helping others.
Unity’s EMO co-ordinator, Terry Smith, adds, “I would like to strongly urge residents of Unity and the rural areas around Unity to help out our local volunteer firefighters. As you all are aware, they are an integral part of keeping our community safe.
"They are also active in many other events in the community.
"The number of volunteers is decreasing, which puts a lot more workload and stress on these already busy individuals. Consider helping our community stay safe and strong by joining this much-needed division of protective services in our community.”
When the call bell rings, residents automatically assume that there will be the members needed to respond. Talk to any current member for more information on serving your community in the role of volunteer firefighter in Unity’s protective services.
