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. Fire Dept. accepts three women continued duty to be performed. These require not only the meeting of the qualifications as "de- fined in the by-law, but great physical strength, stamina, agility and co-ordination, Standards of height, weight, and medical tests reflect the ability of a candidate to function as a fire fighter. The work of a fire fighter is at times extremely stren- uous and dangerous. Com- pensation boards recognize fire fighters as prone to injury and demand that all available personal protect- ive 'gear be worn and life support systems (self-con- tained breathing apparatus) be used." "In Ontario, at present, a small number of women do serve part-time in munici- pal fire departments," states the report. : "It is gratifying that women take an active interest in the fire services, even to applying for fire fighting duties as members * of the department. Because of the foregoing description of the needs of a small part-time Fire Department and the great need for personnel able to carry out any function under adverse conditions and the need for self-preservation through use of personal protective gear, application for employ- ment by all people into the Fire Department of the Township of Scugog should be given serious consider- ation. Although the report seemed to advocate equal opportunity to all, fire marshal representatives who appeared before council seemed to be of a more direct opinion. "Personally, I'd be inclined to be on your side," said Clyde Pope, pre- suming coucil felt women Fire survey report received A] couldn't handle the job. (Council originally backed up fire chief Scott's decision to keep women out of the de- partment.) "Women seem to be work- ing out fine in "specialized duties on departments, but this department is too small - for specialized duties. A fireman must perform all the duties," he said. Fire Marshal's office re- presentdtive Norm Atkins seemed to agree: "Why, when you get into a situation where there's a room full of smoke and fire, even men panic!!! " Full-time Scugog fire chief recommended "Sweeping" is the only way to describe the changes suggested by the Fire Marshal's office in a 60-page report on municipal fire pro- tection in the township. . Put before council at this week's meeting, the town- ship requested report includes suggestions that range from a complete re- organization of the depart- ment and the hiring of a full-time chief, to establish- ing a system of department record-keeping. James William Paton of Vancouver was married to Brenda Marie Shaw of Nestleton on June 19, 1976. Rev. Steward McEntyre officiated at the ceremony held at Nestleton Presbyter- ian Church in Nestleton, assisted by Deconess Miss Dorothy Bulmer. $ The groom is the son of James Paton of Toronto and Eileene Leslie of Toronto. The bride is the daughter of Lee and Flora Shaw of Nestleton. The bride attired in her mothers white satin wedding gown was given in marriage by her father. Her veil was The recommendations include: 1. By-law No. 44-74 be repealed and the department be re-organized in accor- dance with the recommend- ed organization chart (Table 1) and that a by-law to establish and regulate the Department. 2. Rules for the department be made and published by the Chief of the Department in accordance with the Recommended Rules for the Department. Da designed by Miss Prout of Nestleton. The bestman was Paul Honey of Bay Ridges and ushers were Kim Shaw of Nestleton and David Paton of Toronto. Maid of Honor was Cath- erine Prosser of Nestleton. " Ring bearer was Shawn Shaw of Janetville and flower girls were Sharron and Michelle Rhude of RR 1 Nestleton. Music at the church was sung and played on a guitar by Bob and Patty Haynes of Oshawa and Williams Point. The newlyweds are re- siding in Oshawa. Ruth "We don't think your wife was kidnapped, Mr. Cassin. Kidnappers don't take the furniture." PW 3. A by-law be passed by the municipal council appointing a full-time chief of the Fire Department. 4. The position of Deputy Chief of the Department be established and filled by way of examination. ' 5. A system be established to maintain records of fire loss and other emergency re- sponses, apparatus mainte- nance and repairs, station and apparatus inventory, accident reports, fire fight- ers attendance at fires and training meetings, fire pre- vention inspection and such other records as may be deemed necessary. Such records to be maintained in the Office of the Chief of the Department. 6. The formal fire protection agreements with the City of Oshawa, the Township of Uxbridge and the Townships of Uxbridge and Brock be reviewed by the Municipal Solicitor and amended agreements be made to properly define the term of agreement, financial terms, fire areas, apparatus and manpower to respond and other terms as mutually agreeable to the parties concerned. 7. A by-law be passed by the Municipal Council authoriz- ing the Fire Department to participate in the Region of Durham Mutual Fire Aid system. 8. At such time that the Caesarea Community Hall is no longer available for Fire Department use on a part- time basis, the Fire Station in Caesarea be remodelled and renovated to provide for toilet, washroom and class- room facilities. 9. One additional apparatus bay be constructed at Caesarea Fire Station to provide accommodation for a (recommended) triple combination fire truck. 10. A triple combination fire truck designed in accord- ance with U.L.C.-S515 and equipment with a pump with a minimum capacity of 625 GPM at 150 PSI and water tank of 500 gallons capacity be purchased in 1977 and located in the fire station at Caesarea. 11. Applications be made for the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Department to attend the Fire Protection Technology Course at the Ontario Fire College on different units over a three year period and applications be made for the other Officers of the Depart- ment to attend the course in subsequent years. 12. A Training Division be established in the Fire De- partment and be responsible EN for the planning, programm- ing and co-ordination of training and assessment of personnel on an equal basis at both fire stations. 13. Equipment be purchased to record all incoming and outgoing conversations by telephone or radio for alarms of fire or other emergencies. 14. A stand-by emergency electrical power supply be provided for fire alarm equipment and radio. 15. A fire prevention by-law be passed based on a list of fire prevention measures provided by the Chief of the _ Department and reviewed by the Municipal Solicitor with instructions to ensure that there is adequate prov- incial enabling legislation and that there is no conflict with provincial law. 16. A program of in-service fire prevention - inspections be established. 17. Provisions be made at static water supplies throughout the Towfiship for fire trucks to draft water for fire fighting. or 18. The existing water supply system in the Hamlet of Blackstock be further developed to obtain greater gallonage per minute for fire fighting purposes. 19. All dead-end water-- mains be looped so as to provide increased gallonage by providing flow from more than one direction. 20. A stand-by emergency power supply be provided at all pumping stations. 21. All roads within the Township of Scugog be clear- ly marked at all inter- sections. Representatives of the Fire Marshal's office who appeared before council at this week's meeting said the Scugog department was lacking in a number of areas, notably the fire prevention portion of their role. Accord- ing to Norm Atkins of the fire marshal's office, the Caesarea department carried out only six inspect- ions.last year. "All respects to (chief) Scott who works in Richmond Hill five days a week" said Atkins. When discussions turned to a low turnout at some fires, Coun. Neil Hunter felt that there would always be enough people--either neigh- bours or firemen--who could drive the truck or aim the hose. "Around our place," said Hunter, "we've pretty well counted on neighbours hopp- ing over the fence with buckets...and I'm not so sure that isn't the best fire depart- ment we got." PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, July 14, 1976 -- 3) Martha McCallum, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. -- William McCallum of RR 1 Port Perry was presented with the Canada Cord, the highest award in the Girl Guide movement. The Canada Cord was presented to Martha at a ceremony conducted recently at Utica United Church. New washroom for Bird's Eye? Scugog Township Council will seek approval of plans for a proposed new wash- room and changeroom build- ing at the Birds Eye Park pool, following a report by Building Inspector Bob Kenny that sewage from the present building is seeping into nearby Lake Scugog. According to Kenny, health unit tests showed that die released at the wash- rooms was surfacing in the lake. He said that if the health unit wanted to be "tech- "technical" about it, they could close the facilities down at any time. The question of rebuilding, relocating or replacing the Birds Eye pool at some future date was discussed, but Coun. Reg. Rose felt no matter what future councils did, the facility at the park would always be of use, no matter where future swimm- ing pools would be located. He said such a development at the park would be consist- ant with council's policy of developing the lakefront for recreational use. If constructed, the new changehouse would be locat- ed on the south end of the pool, and would hook into the municipality's sewer system rather than discharging wastes into a holding tank. - . . . loves Our wedding gift to you... a Keepsake copy of your Invitation processed in luxurious gold. . We also have personalized wedding napkins, matches and cake boxes. Port Perry Star \> Queen St. - Port Perry, Ont, - W738) ~ WEDDING INVITATIONS | by INTERNATIONAL OF STRATFORD, ) Choose your wedding invitations with complete confidence from our clegant selection... which includes announcements and all the correct wedding accessories. * yr ----"-- . Pa ee RC ' a -- ia i + Soa Saat SE LE 5