Local officials, partners, and community members attended the grand opening of the Mackenzie Fire Rescue Department’s new fire hall.
According to the department, the new hall has eight fire truck bays, fully equipped training rooms, and serves as a secondary emergency operations centre.
Enbridge, a company that operates a natural gas pipeline system near the district, donated $10,000 towards the construction, and an additional $10,000 for essential training and certification.
Deputy Fire Chief, Luke Thorne said “The training expands our knowledge and our ability to provide for the citizens of Mackenzie. The more trained personnel we have, the better. So, if we can get grants from partners like Enbridge to help train our team and keep that service level high, it’s a win-win for all of us.”
Over 30 volunteers make up the department, making ongoing training and certification necessary to cover firefighting programs, first aid, and more.
More information can be found on Enbridge’s website here.
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