By Rosalind Russell – The fire hall in Beaver Lake was packed last week as residents from the area came out to hear from the City of Greater Sudbury and its fire chief over possible changes under the city’s modernization plan, which includes closing the hall and having fire services provided through Whitefish.
The move does not sit well with Councillor Michael Vagnini who feels the move will put people in jeopardy when minutes can make the difference between life and death, emphasizing he will fight the proposal from the city.
Members of the ‘Save the Beaver Lake’ committee wore blue and carried placards with spokesperson Brenda Salo stating they need their station with around 800 homes in the area.
She also emphasized those homeowners will not be able to get fire insurance either or else the insurance rates would increase significantly while property values would drop.
The city has not made any decision yet since public consultations in other communities including Wahnapitae, Hanmer and Falconbridge still must be held.
A report is to be compiled and made to city council by then end of June.
Photo: Residents of Beaver Lake were out in full force last week to voice their concerns about the City of Greater Sudbury considering shutting down their local fire hall. The Beaver Lake Firefighters are a small contingent of volunteers who provide their services, both at fires and the community at large. Photo – Beaver Lake Firefighters