Member Statement (7 December 2021)

From Hansard (7 December 2021)

 

Recognizing Volunteer Fire Departments

Mr. Keisig: — — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. During the spring sitting I received a message, right in this Chamber, from my daughter. She informed me that her yard was on fire. Talk about a feeling of helplessness, being two hours away from her farm. Mr. Speaker, a person does not realize how truly valuable volunteer fire departments are in rural Saskatchewan until you need them. Fortunately Ituna and Foam Lake volunteer fire departments and many great neighbours were able to contain the fire and save the house.

As a father, I will forever be grateful to the volunteers from Ituna and Foam Lake Fire Departments for their assistance in keeping my daughter and her boyfriend safe when I could not physically be there for them. Volunteer firefighters are a cornerstone of many rural communities. They spend hundreds of hours training, servicing equipment, and attending fire calls. They deserve recognition, respect, and our gratitude for all the good they do for Saskatchewan and its people.

Mr. Speaker, throughout the summer I attended various fundraising events located in communities across the constituency. It was great to see the amount of support they received. Mr. Speaker, I would now like to ask all members of this Assembly to please join me in acknowledging all the good that volunteer firefighters do for the entire province, and wish them all a Merry Christmas. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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