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NEWS RELEASE

West Lincoln and Home Hardware Partner for Fire Safety BBQ

For Immediate Release: June 11, 2024

West Lincoln Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with Smithville Home Hardware for a Fire Safety Barbecue, to educate the public about fire safety while raising funds for a good cause.

The Fire Safety Barbecue will be held rain or shine in the parking lot of Smithville Home Hardware, at 2646 Industrial Park Road, on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Freshly grilled burgers, hot dogs and cold drinks will be available by donation, with all proceeds benefitting West Lincoln Community Care.

Community members are invited to bring the whole family to meet some of the Township’s brave Volunteer Firefighters, tour a fire truck, engage in fun kids’ activities and enjoy a nice meal with neighbours.

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Quotes:

“We are always happy to accept an opportunity to connect with our community and educate the public about the importance of working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Preventative fire safety is always vital, but especially so during grilling season. Big thanks to Smithville Home Hardware for approaching the Fire Department with this idea. We look forward to seeing everyone out at the barbecue!”

John Vajda

Public Education/Fire Prevention Officer

West Lincoln Fire and Emergency Services

 

“We want to say a big thank you to our Volunteer Firefighters for all they do for our community; it does not go unnoticed. We are looking forward to hosting this barbecue and helping to spread fire safety knowledge. We are always looking for ways to help support our neighbours, and we can’t wait to see everyone on June 22!”

Mike Keizer

Owner

Smithville Home Hardware

 

Media Contacts:

Beth Audet
Communications Specialist
baudet@westlincoln.ca
905-957-3346 ext. 6737
289-244-9069

Jessica Beauregard
Paint and Décor Manager
Smithville Home Hardware Building Centre
jessica.beauregard@homehardware.ca
905-957-2544