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Burin Volunteer Fire Department
585-571 Main St, Burin, NL A0E 1E0
In short
Until now the only fire protection was a volunteer 'Bucket Brigade'. Acting on a directive from Council, Town Manager Art Colbourne, called a meeting in an attempt to form an official Fire Department.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Cost and access
- Volunteer opportunities
- Where
- 585-571 Main St, Burin, NL A0E 1E0
- How to reach
- (709) 891-2113 · Website
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About this organization
Until now the only fire protection was a volunteer 'Bucket Brigade'. Acting on a directive from Council, Town Manager Art Colbourne, called a meeting in an attempt to form an official Fire Department. Sixteen capable men responded and Mr. Alex Stapleton was appointed by Council as the first Fire Chief.
Council provided the new Fire Department with two portable pumps and a pickup truck that had been in use for other town purposes. Representation was made to the Provincial Government and the town was successful in obtaining a new fire truck which, at that time, cost approximately $30,000. The keys to the new truck were officially passed to Fire Chief Stapleton in front of the old town hall on Ville Marie Drive. Fire Chief Stapleton, on behalf of the newly formed Department, requested that the old town garage be converted into the Town's first Fire Hall.
When is it open?
Burin Volunteer Fire Department is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
How do I get in touch?
Call (709) 891-2113, or use the website.
Listed in Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador.
585-571 Main St, Burin, NL A0E 1E0
585-571 Main St, Burin, NL A0E 1E0Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador
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