Immediate Release
The Township of Ramara Welcomes new Fire Recruits

Ramara – September 15, 2023 – The Township of Ramara and the Ramara Fire and Rescue Services are excited to welcome 18 recruits to the community. Last night, through a joint graduation with Rama, members of Council, staff from Ramara and Rama and family came together to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of all the recruits.
Congratulations to the 2023 recruits!
Ramara

• Jamie Barletta
• Jake Bell
• Stephen Haslam
• Mackenzie Holloway
• Jonathan McFadden
• Connor McGee
• Weston Monroe
• Jennifer Pinnigar
• Lucas Shevchuk
• Hunter Stewart
• Eric Susel
• Darren Taylor
• Jackson Taylor
• Jonah Teahen
• Anthony Testa
• Katie Thompson
• Jacqueline Van Den Broek
• Anik Vernier

Rama

• Molly Cook
• Jordan Downey
• Brianna Taylor

"On behalf of all of Council, I want to congratulate all of the recruits for their time and commitment to learning and training to keep the Ramara community safe. Our volunteer fire department is an integral part of our community that ensures our community receives the help they need when they need it the most."
 - Deputy Mayor Keith Bell

This year, Rama Fire and Ramara Fire and Rescue Services partnered together for a joint training venture that worked on training and preparing the candidates for written and practical provincial testing to help qualify them for their Firefighter Level 1 and Level 2 certifications. Each department completed its own application and selection process and pooled the successful candidates into the joint training venture.

“We were very pleased with the success of our joint recruitment program with our neighbours as we welcome these successful candidates to the communities of Ramara and Rama,” states Fire Chief Stong. “These individuals will be at the frontlines protecting our community, and I am very proud of the time and dedication these recruits have committed to learning and developing their technical skills.” 
- Fire Chief Tony Stong

The Ramara Fire and Rescue Services department is comprised of 84 dedicated men and women who work out of three Fire Halls and service the Township of Ramara. Our firefighters respond to the following types of calls:

• Auto Extrication

• Burn Complaints 

• HAZMAT Response

• Fire Suppression

• Inspections & Fire Investigation

• Medical Response

• Marine Rescue & Fire Suppression

• Ice Water Rescue

• Remote Rescue

• Public Education and Awareness

• Wildlands Fire Suppression

Learn more about the Ramara Fire and Rescue Services at www.ramara.ca/fire.

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