Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas checks out the new extractor that will help clean up firefighters' bunker gear following a fire. Photo provided
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New piece of equipment arrives for Elliot Lake Firefighters

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell
An important piece of equipment has arrived for Elliot Lake Firefighters.
Fire Chief John Thomas says the department received a 2024-25 Fire Protection Grant from the Solicitor General of Ontario, and the $8,230 went toward the purchase of a brand-new Heavy-Duty Extractor.
He says the new extractor has arrived and is used to decontaminate and remove potentially life-threatening carcinogens and other contaminants from firefighters’ bunker gear after a fire.
He adds the equipment will go a long way in improving the quality of life for staff reducing the chance of sickness or injury as a result of carrying out their duties.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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