Kindersley Fire Hall Grand Opening
By Annie Duncan
After over two years, Kindersley Fire Hall welcomed residents to their “new” fire hall to take a tour, climb inside the trucks, meet the staff, and enjoy some food with live music on Wednesday, September 14, as they officially opened the hall.
Construction of the hall was completed in January 2020, but due to the pandemic and gathering restrictions, the staff could not share it with the public.
“The community is a big part of building this, so we feel it’s as much theirs as it is ours,” says Jeff Soveran, Kindersley Fire Chief.
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The new hall provides a bountiful amount of space with an upgrade from three single bays to five double bays, allowing them to store all their equipment under one roof.
“We had equipment parked outside the old hall,” Says Chief Soveran.
This October 9 through 15 is emergency preparedness week, and the Kindersley Fire Hall is proud to share their new one-of-a-kind education trailer that will be used across Saskatchewan to educate kids and adults on how to respond safely in the event of an emergency.
“Public education is as much a part of firefighting as responding to calls,” explains Chief Soveran.
The trailer is equipped with a kitchen, bedroom and electrical room with smoke, light and heat simulations to give them the experience of being in an emergency and show them how to respond safely and efficiently.
“It mimics what could happen in a real-life situation, so they aren’t afraid and know what to do,” explains Chief Soveran.
Knowledge and preparedness for an emergency can mean the difference between life and death, so ensure you are always aware of the potential dangers in your home, how to prevent possible accidents, and have a plan for your family in the event an emergency occurs.