Local firefighters are being honoured today for working hard to keep our communities and environment safe.
BRANT COUNTY/OXFORD COUNTY - It's International Firefighters Day.
Local politicians are celebrating our firefighters today. Oxford MPP Ernie Hardman put out a message on twitter.
This #InternationalFirefightersDay, I want to recognize and pay tribute to our incredible firefighters who put themselves in harm’s way every day to save lives.
— Ernie Hardeman (@erniehardeman) May 4, 2021
Thank you for everything you do to keep our communities safe. pic.twitter.com/D10fpBiSHQ
Brant County Mayor David Bailey wanted to honour the scarifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are safe.
"At the County of Brant, we have approximately 185 firefighters who are protecting and serving our community. Their dedication, time, commitment and sacrifice are greatly appreciated. On this day, we also remember firefighters who have died while serving our community. We are so grateful for their contribution to the Fire Services and they will always be remembered."
Last year, County of Brant Firefighters responded to 850 calls which included fire, medical and water rescue. Local Firefighters cover approximately 843 square kilometers in the County of Brant.

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