BARRIE FIRE FIGHTERS RECEIVE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

	On September 25th, 2010 Muscular Dystrophy Canada presented the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 1753 with the National Fire Department of the Year Award. Accepting the award was Muscular Dystrophy Canada Chair, Charlie Gray, Deputy Chief Rick Monkman and fellow fire fighters Jamie Healey and Mick Caldwell. Since 1970, the Barrie Local has raised $842,500 for those affected with muscular dystrophy and they continue to organize the largest Boot Drive in Canada. While accepting their award they also presented a cheque from their 2010 Boot Drive which raised $51,305.27.  Congratulations to Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 1753 for being recognized as the Department of the Year. The benevolent work you do in your community and for those affected with muscular dystrophy is truly inspiring. Pamela Musgrave, Regional Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Muscular Dystrophy Canada 150 Isabella Street Suite 215 Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1V7 Tel: 613.232.7334 ext 225 Toll-Free: 1.866.337.3365 Fax: 613.567.2288 Become a fan of Muscular Dystrophy Canada on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 

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I always salute the fire fighter for risking their life to safe people. As fire volunteer in our place I enjoyed helping my community through this I can reach out to the people.