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Gord Hewitt,
president of the Moose Jaw Firefighters Association, speaks about the concerns regarding the changes to the Moose Jaw Fire Department at the Aug. 10, 2015 council meeting. Lisa Goudy/Times-Herald |
By Lisa Goudy
With
several firefighters positions not being filled, Gord Hewitt is concerned about
the direction staffing levels are going.
"Since 2004, we’ve lost a fire inspector, a training officer, we’ve
been reduced from primary care paramedic to first responder, we’ve lost five
dispatchers now and now possibly a mechanic position and fire suppression
jobs,” said Hewitt.
“It is our opinion, which is supported by
much research-based evidence, that these cuts will affect our safety and the
safety of the public in the future.”
Along
with Lorne West, Sixth District vice-president of the International Association
of Firefighters, Hewitt spoke to council at Monday’s meeting to discuss their
concerns regarding the recent changes to the Moose Jaw Fire Department.
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