HOWICK – At the Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council gave pre-budget approval to increase the budget for firefighter gear from $9,000 to $34,000. Howick Fire Chief/Bylaw Enforcement Officer Josh Kestner explained although the previous allocation remains in reserves, the fire department has hired five probationary firefighters this year and their equipment, along with other expired…
Howick firefighters get new gear for Christmas
