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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
Celebrates 250 Years of Organized Fire Fighting at a Kick Off Event
on Monday, May 31st at Grand Parade
(Friday, May 28, 2004) - On Monday, May 31, 2004 the Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency will celebrate its 250th
anniversary of organized fire fighting at a kick-off event at the Grand Parade. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency is the
oldest fire service in Canada and the event will feature displays of old and new vehicles, fire fighters in period costumes,
technical rope rescue, hazmat, fire prevention, and many other exhibits.
The following events will take place:
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Free Pancake Breakfast
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Official Ceremony( includes Flag Unveiling, Carved Statue and book artwork design presentation)
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Entertainment by children's entertainer, Mary Lambert
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BBQ Fundraiser for Burn Treatment Society
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For further information contact:
Jeanette MacKay
Public Relations & Community Liaison Coordinator
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Service
490-6530
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