To The Haldimand Press In alignment with provincial direction, all COVID-19 assessment centres will go to appointment-ONLY, effective immediately. Those in need of a test should contact an assessment centre…
Day: October 8, 2020
Hats off to our local heroes: A thank you to our first responders
By Haldimand Press Co-Publishers Kaitlyn Clark & Jillian Zynomirski Welcome to the second annual Local Heroes special section. This section, which corresponds with Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10, 2020), is…
From full-time firefighter to new recruit
By Sheila Phibbs The Haldimand Press When Ron Schwietzer applied to become a volunteer with the Haldimand Fire Department in late 2018, he was not your typical ‘new recruit’ –…
taking the risks in stride with COVID-19: First responders handle new protocols
By Kaitlyn Clark The Haldimand Press While most people run from danger, first responders run headfirst into danger to help their fellow community members. Whether it’s a fire or a…
On the road providing care to the community
By Sheila Pihbbs The Haldimand Press For more than 30 years, Mark Schweyer has travelled the roads of Haldimand as a paramedic responding to emergencies and providing care to those…
“You can’t stay forever”: Bart Barnes looks back on 27 years as a firefighter
By Charlene Papasordaro The Haldimand Press Haldimand County depends on volunteer firefighters to keep the community safe. The Haldimand County Fire Department consists of 284 volunteer firefighters operating out of…