Earlier this month, Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) Fire Department welcomed a new 2024 rapid attack pumper truck to its fleet. The $318,214 purchase was made possible by the ISC Ontario Region. The department also purchased a 3/4 ton pickup to transport firefighters and rescue gear to emergency callouts, which will replace a 1981 cube van.
Richard Shawanda, WRFN infrastructure and emergency services manager, said, “I would also like to thank the Whitefish River chief and council for their continued support during the previous year for the purchase of new bunker gear. Truly, the support for the WRFN Fire Department is recognized by our chief and council and the community as a whole.”
Pictured with the department’s fleet are, from left, firefighter Dominic Esuk; Murray McGregor, band manager; Councillor Jeff McGregor; Richard Shawanda; and firefighter Hunter Shawanda.
photo by Alicia McCutcheon
