Open House Held for New Fire Training Centre
An open house and fire fighting techniques were held on Saturday, April 25 at the fire hall where a new training facility is being developed.

In addition Provost’s new fire truck was also on display for the public to see for the first time. It is valued at an estimated $322,000 (U.S.) or if paid today in Canadian funds that would be approximately $395,500.

Director of field operations, Ernie Polsom from the Fire Commissioner’s office also took in the open house and in addition to the local fire department, honoured long time volunteer Wilf Nett who has put in 53 years of service. He was presented by firemen Hugh Baier, Roy King and fire chief Barry Johnstone along with Reeve of the M.D. Allan Murray and Mayor of Provost, Ken Knox with a plaque and a shined up fire axe. He is now officially retired from active duties, finishing off services as fire marshall. No replacement for the position has yet been named. Nett says that now in his spare time he will help his wife. He was also asked by The News for a fire safety tip: “Put a lid on a burning kettle; most fires are kitchen fires.”