YELLOWKNIFE (October 14, 2014) – Each year during National Fire Prevention Week Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Robert C. McLeod recognizes members of the NWT Fire Service for their work in protecting our families and homes from the threat of fire by awarding the annual Fire Service Merit Awards.
“Firefighters and fire departments are an integral part of our community emergency response,” said Minister McLeod. “Recognizing those who selflessly protect our homes and families is important and these awards are one small way we can say thank you.”
NWT Fire Service Merit Awards are awarded based on nominations from community members and fire chiefs. They honour and recognize individuals and community fire departments for their significant contribution to fire safety and fire service across the territory.
The 2014 award recipients are:
- The Behchokö Volunteer Fire Department
- The Fort Smith Volunteer Fire Department
- Volunteer Firefighter Clarence Nasken of the Wekweètì Fire Department
- Volunteer Firefighter Norman Firth of the Fort McPherson Fire Department
- Volunteer Firefighter Vince McKay of the Hay River Fire Department
Recognizing the contributions and achievements of fire fighters is an important part of promoting and recognizing the NWT fire service and the vital education and protection services they provide in helping to make NWT communities sustainable, vibrant and safe, one of the goals of the 17th Legislative Assembly.
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David Maguire
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Municipal and Community Affairs
Phone: (867) 920-3092