For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Wednesday April 26, 2023
7:45 AM
Release # 23-23 

SUBJECT: First Responders Day in Haliburton County May 1^st

You’re Invited: Haliburton County Community Open House

This year on First Responders Day, members of Haliburton County paramedic services, municipal fire departments and the Haliburton Highlands OPP have collectively come together to invite the public to a Haliburton County Community Open House to learn more about the critical role both professional and volunteer emergency responders have in keeping our communities safe.

Residents of all ages are invited to visit bases, halls and stations throughout Haliburton County on May 1^st from 4 to 6 PM for a variety of activities. Members of the public will be able to meet emergency personnel, learn more about programs and services offered, hear about volunteer and career opportunities, understand how to prepare for emergencies, and get an up-close look at emergency equipment and vehicles. (Activities vary at each location).

First Responders Day to be recognized throughout the County

Haliburton County – In Ontario, May 1 is recognized as First Responders Day. The day honours the work of individuals who have dedicated their lives to public service and whose life-saving skills often make the difference between life and death.

To learn more about emergency preparedness in your community, visit https://www.haliburtoncounty.ca/en/living-here/emergency-preparation.aspx or ask a first responder for more details at the Haliburton County Community Open House on First Responders Day. 

Locations:

Minden Hills (EMS, Fire, OPP)

• EMS Base, 12410, Hwy 35
• Minden Hills Fire Department, 12418 Hwy 35
• Haliburton Highlands OPP, 12598, Hwy 35

Algonquin Highlands (EMS, Fire)

• Stanhope Firefighters Hall 1123 North Shore Road

Highlands East (EMS, Fire)

• EMS Base, 18721, Hwy 118
• Fire Stations in Tory Hill, Cardiff, Highland Grove, Gooderham, Wilberforce and Paudash

Dysart et al (EMS, Fire, OPP)

• Dysart Fire Department and EMS Base, South Street (behind the arena)

Please visit www.mindenhills.ca for more information. The Minden Hills Fire Department will continue to monitor for fire hazards and post updates, as required. Information on fire intensity codes and wildfires can be found at www.ontario.ca.

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Contact Information:
Shain Duda, Fire Chief
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0