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I have done my fair share of volunteerism in Port Morien but never once has anyone ever expected me to run into a burning building to save trapped occupants. Nor am I ever called to a car accident crash to possibly witness unimaginable horrors that could be etched in my mind forever.
On a personal note, I am well aware of the fact that many of them are trained as “first responders." That means that they usually arrive before the paramedics when you call 911. On two occasions, these local first responders quickly arrived at our house when there was a medical emergency. It was such a comfort to see familiar faces walk through the door. The firehall is closer than the ambulance base in rural communities.
Members of the Port Morien Volunteer Fire Department. In the front row from left are James Bates, Remington Strongman, Katie Cameron, Justin Gilliam, Donna Martell, Jacob Egan, Jared Peach and Allan Cameron. In the back row from left are Harvey Butts, Lisa Boutilier, Brandon Bates, Michael Kelloway, Tayor Gilliam, Stewart MacPherson, David Murrant, Robbie Byrne, Donald Clements, Jonathan Eveleigh, Jarrett Byrne and Mavis Wadden.
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