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4 Section Three. Fire Prevention, Wednesday, October 12,1988 Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville LLOYD FORSEY Lloyd is one of the five captains, having been a part-time firefighter for 25 years. He is a retired employee of Goodyear. Presented by Goodyear Canada Inc. Bowmanville JOHN CARTER John has been a firefighter for 24 years. He is employed at the Goodyear plant in Bowmanville. John is one of the five captains. Presented by Ruthie's Nail Care Centre 33 King St. E. - Bowmanville 623-1964 Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville PRE-FIRE PLANNING A fire in a rural area is far more serious than a fire in a town or city, where there is a well- organized fire department and an adequate supply of water for fire-fighting. Unless water is available for use by the fire department, little can be done to prevent a total loss in the event of fire. Plan ahead to reduce the risks of fire, and provide a supply of water for use in an emergency. A farm pond, constructed in accordance with specifications provided by the Ontario Department of Agriculture, is extremely useful for this purpose, and provides provides an invaluable addition to the cistern. Farm ponds should be no closer than 100 feet to major buildings, but on the other hand a distance of several hundred feet would cause delay in fire fighting operations, through time spent in laying hose to the building on fire. Check with the Department of Agriculture regarding possible financial assistance in the construction of a pond. Seek advice from your local building and fire officials, and the hydro authority, regarding any additional buildings or additions or alterations alterations to existing buildings. Also consult your local agricultural representative in these matters. matters. Major buildings should be spaced as far apart as possible. A distance of 150 feet is desirable. *S0> W- N, Good farm layout; Buildings well spaced. Road provides access to fire pond. Prevailing Prevailing westerly winds blow barn odors away from residence. Fire Detection and Procedure ... Make sure that every resident and employee on the farm understands the importance of prompt action in the event of fire. When fire is discovered, call the fire department at once, before making any attempt to fight the blaze. Keep the fire department number posted prominently near the telephone. When speaking speaking on a party line, always hang up immediately immediately if another caller breaks in to report a fire. Always remember that delay in calling the fire department will give the fire fighters little chance to avoid a total loss. While aid from neighbours is of great value when fire strikes, do, not allow cars or trucks to obstruct the approach of the fire department department to the burning building. Neighbours can help best by bringing extra water from their own supplies, in milk cans, barrels or drums. If your area lacks the protection of a fire department, meet together with your neighbours neighbours and plan to organize such protection, or to provide equipment for use on a mutual help basis. Advice on the proper methods, equipment and organization organization of such a plan may be obtained obtained by writing to the Office of the Fire Marshal, 590 Keele Street, T -- k A A m in ■ F L RE : MAIN 100 Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville HOWARD DAVEY Howard is the District Chief and has been the Fire Prevention Officer for five years. He has been a firefighter for 25 years. Presented by Treacy and Harvey Insurance Brokers Limited 68 King St. E. - Bowmanville 623-2527 Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville TED RUITER Ted is one of our newest volunteer firefighters firefighters at Station 1, Bowmanville. He joined the Fire Department in February of this year. Presented by The Fitness Warehouse 98 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-9331 Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville BILL LYLE Bill is one of the five captains and has ' been a full-time firefighter for 13 years. Prior to that he was part-time for 29 years. Presented by Allouise Fashions Inc. 49 King St. W. - Bowmanville 623-5854 Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville DAVID BOYD David has been a member of the fire department for five years. He is self- employed at J & J Sharpening and Locksmiths in Bowmanville. Presented by Canadian Tire 160 Church St. Bowmanville 623-2518 Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville GLEN WOOD Glen is one of the newest members of Station Station 1, having joined the Newcastle Fire Department Department in February of this year. He is also a full-time firefighter with City of North York. Presented by T&C Small Engine Repair R.R. 1, Hampton Telephone 263-8469 Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville GRAYDON BROWN Graydon is one of the five captains and has been a full-time member of the department department for 17 years and a part-time firefighter for 18 years. Presented by Brock's Service Centre Ltd. 20 King St. E. - Bowmanville 623-5487 Meet Our Firefighters Station 1 - Bowmanville GEORGE MOORE George has been with the department for 16 years as a firefighter. He is self- employed at Moore Electric, Bowmanville. Presented by Carter Family Bakery 21 King St. E. - Bowmanville 623-5855 RON SHACKELTON Ron has been a part-time firefighter for four years. He is an employee of the Bowmanville Ambulance Service Presented by Jo-Elen Sportswear & Gifts 102 Queen Street - Bowmanville 623-8161 (,