North Huron hosts grand opening of new Blyth fire hall, public works building

Fire department recognizes firefighters with service awards, swearing-in ceremony

June 29, 2022 @ 12:26 pmLocal News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Public Works Jamie McCarthy, North Huron Reeve Bernie Bailey and North Huron Fire Chief Marty Bedard open the new fire department and public works building in Blyth on June 23. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Public Works Director Jamie McCarthy showing the new public works half of the building, posing next to the brand-new public works truck and a backhoe on June 23 in Blyth. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Krew Tugwell, 3, poses in a fire truck during the open house at the grand opening of the new fire hall and public works building in Blyth on June 23. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Leroy McNichol, 5, and Krew Tugwell, 3, having fun on the side-by-side during the open house. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Joost Van Hittersum joins the ranks of the Fire Department of North Huron at the swearing-in ceremony in Blyth. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Firefighter Jenna McDonald receives her badge from North Huron Reeve Bernie Bailey. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Firefighter Nathan Skinn posing with his signed copy of the Fire Department of North Huron oath on June 23 in Blyth. All new firefighters read the oath out loud before signing the document with the reeve and fire chief. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Firefighter Tyler Peel signs his oath during the swearing-in ceremony. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Current Deputy Chief Chad Kregar receives his 10 years plus service award. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Former Deputy Chief Matt Townsend poses with his wife Aimee after receiving his 25-year service award. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Firefighter gear lines the walls in the new fire department in Blyth. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Fire Department of North Huron members pose with the newest addition to their fleet, a brand-new pumper truck, on June 23 in Blyth. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Fire Department of North Huron members pose for a group photo inside the new fire hall in Blyth on June 23, after receiving their awards for service or being sworn in as the newest members of the team. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Fire Department of North Huron members pose with the newest addition to their fleet, a brand-new pumper truck, on June 23 in Blyth. (Cory Bilyea photo)
BLYTH – The new fire hall and public works building officially opened in Blyth on June 23 after a two-year delay caused by the pandemic. Beginning with an open house and a barbeque, the bright, airy fire station was full of firefighters who welcomed visitors inside to view the new building, see the fire trucks…
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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.