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“This program is really important to the cultivation of new firefighters in this community,” Benjamin Fagan, a Dover-Foxcroft firefighter, said.

Fajardo joined the PCFD in 2016; he is the Community Engagement Officer for the fire department and established the Junior Firefighter Program.

Kentucky relies heavily on volunteer fire departments to keep their communities safe, but departments across the Commonwealth are struggling to fill vacancies.

Taylor Fire Rescue firefighters were recognized for their 2020 achievements. (District of Taylor) TAYLOR, B.C – A couple of firefighters gained some hardware this week as Taylor Fire Rescue honoured their 2020 achievements. The 2020 Fire Fighter of the Year went to firefighter Will Morgan, and Lieutenant Kristine Doerksen received the department’s 2020 Community Champion award. They were both chosen by thier peers. The Highest Attendance for Incidents award, at 59 per cent, went to Lieutena...

Taylor Fire Rescue. (District of Taylor) TAYLOR, B.C – Taylor Fire Rescue is in need of volunteers. “It’s supporting your local community. It’s the aspect of helping your neighbour and protecting [the community]. Everyone has special talents. The more people we have, the more talents we can obtain to provide their services,” says Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Holder. Currently, TFR consists of one Fire Chief, one Deputy Fire Chief, three volunteer Captains, three Lieutenants, and twelve fir...

Fly Creek Fire Company Seeking New Junior Firefighters The Fly Creek Volunteer Fire Company is now accepting applications for our Junior Firefighter Program. Individuals ages 14 to 18 can apply to become a Junior Firefighter. Junior Firefighters serve in a support role for the senior firefighters at actual emergencies as a supplement to the formal training program. Members shall attend training drills with the full department. The Junior Firefighters are an integral part of the firefighting tea...

Deerfield Fire District launches Junior Firefighter Program Daren Melnik is sworn in as chief of the Deerfield Fire Department in July of 2018. Melnik has now launched the department’s first Junior Firefighter Program. FILE PHOTO By MARY BYRNE DEERFIELD — With the creation of its first Junior Firefighter Program, the Deerfield Fire District has the next generation of firefighters in mind. “It’s a way to get the younger generation of kids in the community involved,” explained Fire Ch...

Editorial: Monday Shorts: Welcome, Junior Firefighters Greenfield High School’s Katie Haselton, right, drives by Pioneer Valley Regional School’s Laura Kahler in Messer Gymnasium in Northfield Thursday. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Published: 2/7/2021 2:53:31 PM Here are some brief thoughts on recent happenings in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region. Looking for tomorrow’s firefighters Deerfield Fire Chief Daren Melnik put out the welcome mat for young residents by launching the town�...

Deerfield Fire District launches Junior Firefighter Program Daren Melnik is sworn in as chief of the Deerfield Fire Department in July of 2018. Melnik has now launched the department’s first Junior Firefighter Program. FILE PHOTO Published: 2/1/2021 10:25:44 AM DEERFIELD — With the creation of its first Junior Firefighter Program, the Deerfield Fire District has the next generation of firefighters in mind. “It’s a way to get the younger generation of kids in the community involved,” e...