NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
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Join Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) & the Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association (SCHBA) for a full day of free family fun as they team up to build a house in six hours.
The 750 sq. ft. bungalow will be used for firefighter training by Barrie Fire and Emergency Service, Innisfil Fire and Rescue Service and Georgian College’s pre-service firefighting program, as well as public education and life safety initiatives.
Where: 10 Saunders Road (New Barrie Fire Training Location)
Who: Barrie Fire Chief Bill Boyes, John Gignac, from the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation, Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association Representatives, Barrie Firefighters.
When: Saturday, June 11, 2016
Schedule of Activities:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Meet Sparky, tour a fire truck, learn about fire safety, enjoy face painting, a trade show, music and more!
10 a.m.: Builders vs. Firefighters Skills Challenge
11 a.m.: Tug of War Competition
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: FREE BBQ LUNCH
12 p.m.: Builders vs. Firefighters Eating Challenge
1 p.m.: Builders vs. Firefighters Combat Challenge
2 p.m.: House Complete! Join us for the official ribbon cutting ceremony. John Gignac will install Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms in the house and speak about protecting yourself and your family from the “Silent Killer.”
3 p.m.: Watch the Firefighters run a training drill
Why is the house needed?
This house will provide a much needed training resource within Barrie to ensure our firefighters can maintain and develop their skills on a regular basis. The ability to train locally is the most effective option available to any fire service.
Will the house be burnt down each time?
No. This house is expected to last for 5 years and will be used multiple times for fire training. The controlled fires inside the house will be contained, causing little to no damage to the structure of the house.
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