Installation of Officers ceremony deemed success at NWVFD

Pictures and cutlines from the ceremony:


Members of the New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department who were on hand for the Installation of Officers ceremony this past Saturday. Photo by Jeremy Fraser - New Waterford Community Press.

Three members of the New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department completed their Small Vessel Operator Proficiency course. Left to right: David Marsh, Jessica MacNeil and Angus Cook. Photo by Jeremy Fraser - New Waterford Community Press.

Angus MacIsaac was recognized by the province and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality for his bravery in saving lives during a fire in the 1970s. MacIsaac, right, is with members of his family, left-to-right, Scott MacIsaac, Wendy Chadwick, Edna MacIsaac, wife, and Tina MacDonald.


Bill McNeil and Louie Graham were recognized for their 25 years of service to the New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department. Left-to-right: Deputy Chief, Matt Hawley, McNeil, Graham, and Chief, Lenny Barrington. Photo by Jeremy Fraser - New Waterford Community Press.


The New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department Officers and Executive for 2015. Front row: Safty Officer Paul MacKinnon, Chief Lenny Barrington, Deputy Chief Matt Hawley, Assistant Deputy Chief Bruce Marsh. Back row: Treasurer Greg Darling, Secretary Johnny Beaton, Lieut  Eddy Vardy, Lieut Dave Quigley, Capt Richard Hawley, and Capt Billy McNeil. Photo by Jeremy Fraser - New Waterford Community Press.



Stephanie Hawley completed her level one training. Deputy Chief Matt Hawley, right, presents  Hawley, left, her with the completion ceretificate. Photo by Jeremy Fraser - New Waterford Community Press.


New Officers installed during the New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department's Installation of Officers ceremony. Photo by Jeremy Fraser - New Waterford Community Press.


The New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department held its Installation of Officers ceremony last Saturday night. At this time, they also announced the winner of the prestigious firefighter of the year award. Deputy Chief Matt Hawley and Chief Lenny Barrington are pictured with this year's winner, Angus Cook. Check inside this week's Community Press for more coverage of this event. Photo by Jeremy Fraser - New Waterford Community Press.

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Installation of Officers ceremony deemed success at NWVFD

By Jeremy Fraser
March 27, 2015

The New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department held its Installation of Officers ceremony at the Fire Hall this past Saturday.

Prior to the dinner, a moment of silence was held for New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department retired member Leonard Darling and Cape Breton Regional Municipality firefighter Tommy LeBlanc.

Following that, the firefighters prayer was read and grace.

Once the dinner was complete, the department's yearly report was announced.

Amongst the fire report, the department responded to a number of calls including 23 structure fires, 59 alarms, seven motor vehicle accidents, and 25 grass fires during 2014.

The department also assisted the Scotchtown Volunteer Fire Department for a hydrogen leak at the Lingan generating station last March.

The fire report numbers shocked Chief Lenny Barrington.

"It's scary to think there were almost just as many structure fires as grass fires last year."

Grass fires are normally high each year, but the number of structure fires is alarming, said firefighter Matt Hawley.

"We are right with Glace Bay for the most structure fires in CBRM. It's very surprising for the department.

With the grass fire season just around the corner, property owners are encouraged to continue to report the fires as they see them, said Hawley.

"We want to get these fires before they lead to bigger problems."

To close the ceremony, Barrington thanked the members of the fire department.

"I would like to thank the firefighters for a job well done this past year.

"I look forward to working with everyone this year."