Volunteer firefighters sought for Sables-Spanish River crew

Espanola/Sables-Spanish Rivers Regional Fire Chief Jamie Ramsay and Deputy Fire Chief Brandon Courtemanche have hit the ground running with the joint partnership (shared leadership model where the regional chief and deputy chief are both the fire chief and deputy for both departments) of the Espanola and Sables-Spanish Rivers fire departments.
Both attended yesterday’s Career/Job Fair at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex talking to the general public about volunteering and the various services they offer.
Courtemanche says they actively seeking more volunteer firefighters in both municipalities but there is a bigger need in Sables-Spanish Rivers.
Ramsay adds they offer all the training and equipment for individuals who are over the age of 18 and Canadian citizens to sign up and see if their interest lies in firefighting.
As mutual aid, they also offer services if called in to Baldwin and Nairn & Hyman townships.
For more information, call: 1-705-869-3888.
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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