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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1961
Page
24
Thirty trained Acton volunteers man the fire hall and gear, keeping equipment ready, training weekly, and serving the community. They juggle jobs and family duties while answering alarms, with a facility that includes a training room and recreational space funded by the department’s efforts.
A fire service led voluntary home inspection promotes safety at no cost or tax impact. Firefighters visit by invitation or municipal program to assess hazards, offer private written reports, and avoid press or neighbor gossip. They warn about storage of flammable liquids and faulty wiring while stressing privacy and non solicitation.
Acton Fire Department lists volunteer firemen across three companies led by Captain Bern Van Fleet Captain Wolf McEachern and Captain Sam Tennant. Members include Noeuz Mason Doug Mo Fachern Henry Bittar Dee Svanott Herb Dodds John Purkoss Grant Withers Ed McGalloway Don Van Fleet Alf Duby Norm Price and others.
A cryptic note warns that a chaperone should accompany someone and not go out alone. The message emphasizes prudence and oversight for social plans or events.
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