Department :: Musquash Fire Rescue Department

Department History
Musquash Fire Rescue has been serving the communities of Chance Harbour, Dipper Harbour, Lepreau, Little Lepreau, Maces Bay, Musquash, and Prince of Wales since January 1, 1987 providing Fire Suppression, Rescue Services and other assistance in times of crisis. Musquash Fire Rescue responds primarily to fire related incidents and motor vehicle accidents, but does, on request provide Medical Assistance to the local ambulance service, Ambulance New Brunswick.

The department started with two fire trucks (originally lime green in colour) and two fire stations. Currently the department's apparatus roster consists of three pumpers, one rescue unit, an all terrain vehicle, an eight wheel Argo, two zodiac rescue boats, a seven passenger van, and a four wheel drive pick up truck, housed in two expanded stations. All apparatus are red with the exception of Rescue 2 which is black with red and gold striping.

Musquash Fire Rescue is a Local Service District Fire Department. Our approximately 40 members are all volunteer, including the fire chief and deputy chief. The budget is managed by the fire chief and overseen by the Musquash Local Service District Advisory Committee.

Musquash Fire Rescue is a member of several organizations, including:

New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs
New Brunswick Association of Fire and Arson Investigators
Royal Firefighters Association
Fundy Firefighters Association
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary

The History Our Patch
The Current shoulder flash was design in 1998 with changes made in 2008 which removed "Fire Dept" and replaced with the Canadian flag. Included in the centre of the traditional maltese cross is a map of the Province of New Brunswick. On the map is a nuclear atom and isotopes symbol, representing the close relationship that Musquash Fire Rescue has with Atlantic Canada's only nuclear power station at Point Lepreau, operated by NB Power. In case of an emergency at Point Lepreau, Musquash Fire Rescue is the first department to respond.

crest crest

Becoming a member of the Musquash Fire Rescue Department
Are you interested in becoming a member of Musquash Fire Rescue Department? To become a Firefighter, the following is required:

Be 18 years of age or older
Be in good physical condition
Be a resident of our coverage area

All training and equipment is provided at no cost. Full Insurance coverage is provided for all fire department sponsored activities including training, emergency calls, social functions, travel to and from the fire station or location of the department sponsored events. Off Duty insurance coverage is available for an nominal charge. To Become an Auxiliary member, all that is required is the desire to help out - with our Canada Day events, social events, or around the fire hall. Full insurance coverage as noted above is also available for active auxiliary members.

Contact us by e-mail or by phone at 506.672.2702 for more information.

Musquash Fire Rescue Personnel

Firefighter	ID Number	Rank	Member Since	Picture
Adam, Horst	21	Firefighter	2000	View
Anderson, Brad	44	Firefigther	2010
Arseneault, Gilles	42	Captain - Crew D	1985	View
Belding, Phillip	49	Firefigther	2009
Butler, Joe	12	Firefighter	2008	View
Comeau, Helen	15	Lieutenant Fire Prevention	2001	View
Curtis, Grady	27	Lieutenant Fire Investigator	1989	View
Curtis, Ryan	33	Firefighter	2002	View
Dean, Justin	11	Firefigther	2010
Dixon, Greg	24	Captain - Station 2	1986	View
Doiron, Becky	48	Firefigther	2009
Doiron, Tony	46	Firefigther	2009
Elliot, Troy	43	Firefigther	2010
Ells, Cliff	38	Captain - Crew C	1993	View
Enkel, Bruce	6	Captain Training Officer	1986	View
Filmore, Amanda	39	Firefighter	2006	View
Galbraith, Neil	7	Firefighter	1998
Hargreaves, Nick	26	Junior	2008	View
Hewey, Mac	29	Captain - Crew B	1985	View
Hunphrey, Steve	40	Firefighter	2009
Lambert, Jack	28	Captain Training Officer	1988	View
Lanigan, Josh	49	Firefigther	2009
Melanson, Dwayne	5	Lieutenant Training Officer	1996	View
Melanson, Jamie	8	Firefighter	1998	View
Melanson, Kevin	4	Firefighter	2000	View
Melanson, Philip		Deputy Chief	2002	View
Mersereau, Micheal	30	Firefighter	1998	View
Monks, Angus	3	Firefighter	2008
Newman, Ryan	25	Firefighter	2008
Oliver, Doug	55	Firefighter	2006	View
Palmer, Russell	20	Firefighter	2000	View
Poirier, Paul	45	Firefighter	2004	View
Pollock, Wayne		Fire Chief	1985	View
Robichaud, Linda	16	Captain - Crew A	1985	View
Rodgerson, Dan	32	Firefighter	2008
Russell, James	37	Junior	2009
Russell, Troy	31	Firefighter	1986	View
Sanojca, Andrew	14	Captain Public Information Officer Fire Investigator	1991	View
Sanojca, Ashlyne	35	Junior	2008
Stevens, Eric	19	Firefighter	2007	View
Stevenson, Brian	9	Safety Officer	1985	View
Stark, Cera	34	Junior	2008
Stark, Matt	22	Firefigther	2008	View
Tiner, Ellen	18	Firefighter	2005	View
Van Huissteden, Rosanne	23	Firefigther	2010
Ward, Craig	36	Firefighter	2009
Warner, Ben	41	Firefighter	2001	View
Westfield, Kirk	10	Firefighter	2004	View
Westfield, Rick	17	Firefighter	1991	View

AUXILIARY MEMBERS	Member Since
Bawn, Kathryn	1988
Burke, Shery	2006
Curtis, Susan	1991
Enkel, Leona	2002
Lambert, Wendy	1991
MacEachern, June	2008
Mawhinney, Eileen	1988
Mawhinney, Mary Jane	1995
Mersereau, Sue	2002
Palmer, Phyliss	2003
Pollock, Judy	1988
Stevenson, Dale	1988
LIFE MEMBERS	Member Since
Gass, Diane	1985
Gass, Gerald	1985
Robichaud, John	1985
Jonah, Ken	1988
Arsenault, Emile	1985
Lomax, Sheldon	1988
Thompson, Steven	1986

Annual Report
Musquash Fire Rescue Department publishes an Annual Report every year. The Annual Reports are saved as Adobe Acrobat files and can be viewed on-line or saved to youe computer by right clicking the mouse and choosing "Save Target As".

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2006 Annual Report
2005 Annual Report
2004 Annual Report
2003 Annual Report
2002 Annual Report

Fire Stations
Both Fire Stations were built in 1986 to hold two pieces of fire apparatus. Station #1 was expanded to include room for four pieces of apparatus. Station #2 has had a third bay added to accommodate our mini van. Both stations include offices, training rooms and a workshop. A complete gym was installed at Station #1 in June 2004 for use by all department members. A large meeting room on the upper floor of each station is available for use by the community and features full kitchen facilities.

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	Station #1 35 Malcolm Meehan Rd, Musquash
	Engine 1 2007 International/Allain 1050 g.p.m. tanker/pumper which carries 1100 gallons of water, and is equipped with Class "A" and Class "B" foam system.
	Rescue 1 2000 International/Dynamic Fiber Rescue/Equipment vehicle with 18 foot walk in box, diesel engine and automatic transmission.
	Rescue 2 2003 Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 with four door crew cab.
	Rescue Boat 1999 16' rigid hull Zodiac Cherokee with 50hp four stroke Yamaha outboard motor. Also an eight foot zodiac with 2hp Honda four stroke motor for use in remote areas.
	ATV 1999 Honda 450 four wheel ATV with tandem axle all terrain off road trailer, carried on a tandem axle Scott built trailer.
	Argo 1999 Argo with tracks.
	Station #2 1270 Route 790 Hwy, Dipper Harbour
	Engine 2 2004 Sterling/Allain Equipment pumper with a 1050 g.p.m. pump, 1200 gallon poly water tank, 25 gallons Class "A" foam, 25 gallons Class "B" foam. Features a 330 hp diesel engine with automatic transmission. Placed into service December 17, 2004.
	Engine 3 1991 GMC Topkick/Metalfab tanker/pumper with a 325 g.p.m. pump and 1350 gallons of water. This truck also carries first aid, immobilization and hydraulic extrication equipment.
	Rescue 3 1998 Plymouth Voyager seven passenger van equipped with medical First Responder equipment.

Retired Apparatus

	Rescue 1 - 1987 Ford Cube Van, converted by department members to carry rescue and firefighting equipment. This unit was taken out of service in 2000, after which it went into service with the Pennfield Fire Department.
	Engine 2 - 1986 GMC 7000/Metalfab pumper with a 625 g.p.m. pump, 1200 gallon water tank, Robwen Class "A" foam system with 20 gallon Class "A" foam tank. Taken out of service December 17, 2004. Now in service with the Rollingdam Fire Department.
	Rescue 2 - 1995 GMC Silverado 4x4 extended cab pickup. Taken out of service April 2007, sent to government auction.
	Engine 1 - 1986 GMC 7000/Metalfab 325 g.p.m. tanker/pumper which carries 1350 gallons of water, and is equipped with a Robwen Class "A" foam system.

Equipment
Musquash Fire has a wide variety of specialized equipment, including:

Bullard Thermal Imaging Camera
Heat Gun
4 Mustang Ice Commander suits
Ice Rescue Shuttle
Res-Q-Jack
Gas Monitor
2 GPS
Zoll Defibrillator

Latest Equipment Acquisitions

January 2010Musquash purchased 2 4500 SCOTT Bottle
January 2010Musquash purchased 2007 Ford Explorer to Replace Rescue 3
December 2010Musquash purchased New Laptop,Projector and new WaterProof Digital Camera
Fall 2009Musquash purchased 2 new Mustang Ice Commander Suit.
February 2009Musquash purchased new Holmatro Extrication Equipment(Spreader, Cutter and pump) with the help from Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
February 2009 -Musquash Received new Spined board kit donated by Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
January 2009 -Musquash Purchased MARSARS Ice Rescue Shuttle
September 2008 -Musquash Purchased Zoll Defibrillator
April 2008 -Station #1 received a new International Pumper Truck Pumper Truck
April 2008 -Station #1 received a Jordair 6000 psi Cascade System
January 2008 - Musquash Purchase 3 4500 MSA Bottle
November 2007 - 8 Face Piece Communication System along with 6 new portable Radio
August 2007 - 13 HP honda Forrestry pump donated by Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station
July 2007 - Satelite High Speed internet system donated by Brian Lordon, a former volunteer
July 2007 - 5 New Sets of Extrication Gloves
July 2006 - Station 1 has just installed a PlymoVent Vehicle Exhaust Removal System
March 2007 - 2 New Sets of Turnout Gear
February 2007 - New Shed for Station #1
October 2006 - New 2003 Silverado 2500 HD truck which is replacing Rescue 2
August 2006 - Station 2 has just installed a Nederman Automatic exhaust extraction system
March 2006 - 8 MSA 1 hour SCBA Packs
March 2006 - Set of Res-Q-Jack stabilization tools
February 2006 - New Computer and Digital Camera
February 2006 - 4 New Sets of Turnout Gear
January 2006 - Set of air bags provided by Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station
December 2005 - 9 MSA SCBA air packs donated from the IPP Mills
November 2005 - 8 SCBA bottles were donated by Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station
November 2005 - 2 New Sets of Turnout Gear
September 2005 - 1 New Set of Turnout Gear

Upcoming Equipment

4x4 SUV Rescue 3

Fire Department Training
All firefighters with Musquash Fire Rescue, at a minimum, are trained as Level I Firefighters with Basic First Aid and CPR. Most firefighters have First Responder training as well. A majority of the department's members have also received training in the following areas: Firefighter Level II, Medical First Responder, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operational, Auto Extrication, Advanced SCBA, Boat Rescue - First Responder, Industrial Firefighting, Fire Apparatus Practices, Low Angle Rope Rescue and Ice Rescue. The department has two Fire Investigators.

Course	# Of Personal	Course	# Of Personal
Level 1	37	Level 2	34
Standard First Aid	35	First Responder	30
Industrial Fire Fighter	3	Fire Attack	30
Fire Apparatus	26	Auto Extrication	36
Hazmat awareness	40	Hazmat Operational	14
Rope Rescue Low Angle	15	Rope Rescue High Angle	8
Ice Rescue	31	Boat Rescue	21
Defence driving	19	Traffic Flagging	16
Fire Arson Invest 1	3	Fire Arson Invest 2&3	2
Advance SCBA	8	Coast Guard Aux	9
Fire Command	11	Fire Instructor	7
Driving Instructor	3	OH&S	16
WHMIS	19	Incident Command	1
VIP	10	Air Brake	28
Industrial Fire Training	42	V.F.I.S Driving Training	21
Dealing with Media in Time of Crisis	1

Weekly Recurrent Training
To keep firefighters current with training and SOP's Musquash Fire Rescue offers the following training on Monday nights:

Fire Attack	Radio
Defensive Driving Training	Incident Command
EMS Trauma	Air Tools and Air Bags
Auto Extrication	Pumper Course
Thermal Imaging and Heat Gun	SCBA
Ropes	Boat
Ice Rescue	Ventilation
Ladders	Hazardous Material
Rapid Intervention Team	EMS Medical
Wild Land Forestry	Search & Rescue
Mass Casualty	Incident Management System

Latest Training

Fall 2009 - Musquash has completed joint training with Point Lepreau Response Team and the Saint John Fire Department.
Fall 2009 - Musquash provided a Fire Attack course in Oak Bay including 4 firefigther
October 2009 - 4 Firefighters attended Boat Handling Training in Oromocto with Oromocto Fire Department
September 2009 - 10 Firefighters attended workshops in Miramichi that consisted of Fire Ground Strategies for Incident Commanders, Reading The Fire Building, Extrication Scene Management and Practical Thermal Imaging, Basic SCBA, Flash Over Simulator, . Musquash had 4 firefighters teaching a Boat Rescue Course, one teaching Emergency Scene Traffic Safety and one assistant Teacher for Basic Pump Operations.
May 30, 2009 - Musquash hosted at Point Lepreau at the training ground for Workshops including Fundy, Royal and Capital association.
Winter 2009 - Musquash has Completed a Firefigther 1 course. Departments included Musquash, Pennfield and St-George
April 4, 2009 - Musquash and Oak Bay participated in Ice Rescue trainning in Oak Bay.
February 7 2009 - 3 Firefigthers completed the Ice Rescue Course in Grand Bay-Westfield
November 2008 - 1 Firefigther completed the Auto Extrication Course
September 2008 - 9 Firefighters attended workshops in Miramichi that consisted of Incident Command, vehicle stabilization, Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) session, Live Burn Safety, RIT, Auto Extrication, Pumping and Drafting, Command Tactics, Spill Control, CAFS, Incident Command System I-100 and Live Burn Safety. Musquash had 4 firefighters teaching a Boat Rescue Course.
Summer 2008 - Firefighters have been training with the Coast Guard, Grand Bay-Westfield Fire Department, Sussex Fire Department on water rescue which included training on the Saint John River and class room.
Winter 2008 - 3 Members of Musquash Fire have completed Train the Trainer Course
March 2008 - Musquash, Saint John and Point Lepreau Response Team has attented command training in Musquash.
January - March, 2008 - Musquash hosted a Level 2 course.
November 24, 2007 - Musquash has attented a day of training at Point Lepreau Generating Station.
October- November 2007 - Musquash has completed joint training with Point Lepreau Response Team and the Saint John Fire Department.
September 2007 - 1 Firefigther attended the Coast Guard Auxilary Competition on Madeleine Island.
September 2007 - 11 Firefighters attended workshops in Miramichi that consisted of Incident Command, Live Burn Safety, Bus Extrication, Pumping and Drafting, Flash Over, Calling Mayday, Ventilation, Warehouse Search, Safety Officer, Hazmat and Thermal Imaging. Musquash had 4 firefighters teaching a Boat Rescue Course.
May 31, 2007 - 3 new recruits completed a Firefighter 1 course. Attending department's were Blacks Harbour, Pennfield, St. George, Grand Bay, Rothesay and Hampton.
April 14, 2007 - Live burn in Lepreau. Pennfield also attend this training day.
November, 2006 - Fire Attack training in the fire tower at Point Lepreau Generating Station
October- November, 2006 - Musquash attended joint training with Point Lepreau Response Team and the Saint John Fire Department.
October 2006 - 2 Firefighters attended the Coast Guard Auxiliary course.
September 2006 - Attended an Industrial Firefighter course at Point Lepreau.
September 2006 - 8 Firefighters attended workshops in Miramichi that consisted of Advance SCBA, Flash Over, Calling Mayday, Ventilation, Warehouse Search, Safety Officer and Thermal Imaging. Musquash had 4 firefighters teaching a Boat Rescue Course.
Summer, 2006 - Completed a Hazardous Material Operational Level course. 20 Firefighter attended the course including 5 from Musquash. Other Department were from Simmonds, Rothesay, Fundy Bay, Blacks Harbour, Pennfield, Simmonds and Welsford.
May, 2006 - Musquash attended a training event of workshops in Pennfield.
April, 2006 - 22 Firefighter attended an Auto Extrication course, the course including 8 from Musquash. Other departments were from Grand Bay, Pennfield, Simmonds, Blacks Harbour and Fundy Bay.
March 2006 - 8 Musquash Firefighters completed First Responder course.
January- February, 2006 - Musquash hosted a Level 2 course.

Upcoming Training

Winter- Spring 2010 - Musquash will host a FireFighter 1 course.
Fall 2010 - Musquash will host a Pump Apparatus Course course.
Fall 2010 - Musquash will attend joint training with Point lepreau Response Team and The Saint John Fire Department.
Fall 2010 - Musquash will be attending workshop in Miramichi. Also Musquash will offer a boat rescue workshop.

Type of Call	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
01 - Structure Fire	0	5	2	2	2	8	3	3	0
02 - Chimney Fire	3	1	2	3	3	4	5	2	0
03 - Vehicle Fire	0	4	2	1	6	2	2	1	0
04 - Grass, Brush, or Rubbish Fire	7	5	3	5	14	14	11	7	0
05 - MVC - Highway 1 - Extrication	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	1
06 - MVC - Other Highway - Extrication	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2
07 - MVC - Highway 1 - No Extrication	6	11	12	9	9	12	12	9	1
08 - MVC - Other Highway - No Extrication	3	4	13	4	6	5	5	5	2
09 - Gasoline or Other Haz Mat Spill	2	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0
10 - Fire Alarm Activated	6	12	9	9	12	15	13	17	2
11 - Medical Assistance, First Responder	5	2	0	1	12	1	1	4	0
12 - Ambulance Assistance	2	0	3	6	3	5	8	4	0
13 - Water or Ice Rescue	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
13A - Rescue Boat Response	1	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	0
14 - Other Rescue - Not Motor Vehicle	1	0	0	1	1	1	3	2	0
15 - Mutual Aid Response	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
16 - False Alarm - Good Intent	3	1	2	3	3	5	0	1	0
17 - False Alarm - Malicious	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
19 - Other	3	9	3	7	6	5	7	4	0
Total	45	57	41	54	79	79	70	64	6