{"id":59280,"date":"2025-10-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=59280"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:00:00","slug":"firefighter-50-50-helps-nine-mile-river-firefighters-upgrade-safety-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=59280","title":{"rendered":"Firefighter 50\/50 helps Nine Mile River firefighters upgrade safety gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"alignnormal\">[metaslider id=&#8221;56506&#8243;]<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NINE MILE RIVER<\/strong>: Because of strong community support through the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50\/50 fundraiser, firefighters with the Nine Mile River Fire Department are now equipped with brand-new helmets that meet the latest NFPA safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The helmets are not only safer but also more comfortable and functional, helping members be better prepared for the wide range of challenges they face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese helmets ensure our firefighters are safe and that we\u2019re keeping up to date on the latest standards,\u201d said Fire Chief Tyler Dauphinee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBeing able to make these purchases through funds raised locally shows how much our community stands behind its fire service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\">[metaslider id=&#8221;56509&#8243;]<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/561733428_1241140188041597_1197657547918036506_n-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59282\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Firefighters fix their helmets so they will fit properly on their heads. (Submitted photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While provincial emergency provider funding was explored, the department ultimately purchased the helmets using proceeds from its ongoing 50\/50 draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHaving that community support means we\u2019re able to better equip our members,\u201d Dauphinee said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe can do things we wouldn\u2019t normally be able to within our budget.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He extended his thanks to residents who continue to take part in the 50\/50 draws, emphasizing that every ticket sold goes directly toward improving firefighter safety and readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThank you to everyone for your support \u2014 and keep buying those tickets,\u201d Dauphinee said with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\">[metaslider id=&#8221;56376&#8243;]<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\">[metaslider id=&#8221;56514&#8243;]<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NINE MILE RIVER: Because of strong community support through the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50\/50 fundraiser, firefighters with the Nine Mile River Fire Department are now equipped with brand-new helmets that meet the latest NFPA safety standards. 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