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Local firefighter to train peers in Honduras A Halton Hills firefighter will be heading to Honduras with Firefighters Without Borders Saturday to help train firefighters in that country. Georgetown resident Donavon Gaudette will join five Mississauga firefighters travelling to Honduras for the seven-day mission to strengthen the ability of the community to deal with a variety of emergency situations. They will provide hands-on training, teaching plans and support with gear and equipment. Some of the topics included will be first aid/CPR, hazardous materials, auto extrication, technical rescue, small engine/pump maintenance, firefighting, and disaster preparedness. The firefighters will be focusing specifically on safety education for school children. Honduras, in Central America, faces many challenges from forest fires, hurricanes, floods, drought and social risk in addition to struggling to deal with more routine responses such as fires, rescues, medical emergencies etc. Firefighters Without Borders has committed to a three-year program that will see a team of professional firefighters travel to Honduras twice a year to train both the firefighters and community people in various life saving disciplines, and emergency preparedness principles. In addition to teaching people valuable skills, they will be teaching them to be instructors so that they may go back to the community and provide training to others. This initiative will be implemented at the national, municipal and community level, and over the course of the program will reach thousands of people both directly and indirectly. All firefighters who work with Firefighters Without Borders pay their own expenses and donate their own personal time while participating in the program, so every dime goes directly where it's needed. Firefighters Without Borders hopes to raise $250,000 during the course of its stay in Honduras. To donate, visit www.firefighterswithoutborders.ca Heritage Decks Ltd. 905-873-0368 Heritage Decks specializes in the design and construction of custom cedar decks and built-in spas. Every Heritage deck is meticulously constructed with top quality material and totally original design. Call for a free cheerful estimate. Ask about our lifetime warranty! 'Shop Local' EST. 1984 See customer testimonials and pictures at www.heritagedecks.com 3 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, April 22, 2010 Deck of the Week REVITALIZATION INTERLOCK Leveling & Repairs Restoration of Sagging Edges Power Washing Stains & Dirt for a "Like New" Look Polymeric Jointing Sand for a Weed Free Patio Sealing to Protect Your Newly Restored Patio, Driveway or Walkway Beat the HST. Book now! Call Today for Your NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE 1-800-467-2079 905-873-7773 www.dunroven.ca I'm definitely training for a career with a future. Pre-apprenticeship skilled trades training will get you job-ready­fast! Donavon Gaudette, a Halton Hills firefighter, will join five Mississauga firefighters on a seven-day mission to Honduras to help train firefighters in the the Central American country. Firefighters Without Borders pay their own expenses and donate their personal time while participating in the program. The group also hopes to raise $250,000 during the course of its stay. Submitted photo Learn more at a free information session. Check the website for dates: www.thecentre.on.ca To register: 905-333-3499 ext. 121 or 1-888-315-5521 ext. 121 trades@thecentre.on.ca e-mail: hassellsauto@bellnet.ca www.hassellautomotive.com SPRING IS HERE! To put everyone in a great mood we're going to: Change Your Snow Tires on Rims FREE! 1 Jug of Windshield Washer Fluid FREE! 1 Georgetown South Petro Canada Car Wash FREE! Check All Your Brakes and Steering FREE! Change Your Oil & Filter & Check All Levels $ K E E W L FINA PLUS! A TICKET TO WIN A FOSSIL WATCH SET DRAW TAKES PLACE FRIDAY APRIL 23RD (Approx. value $300) 34.95 + tax CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!