From full-time firefighter to new recruit
October 8, 2020
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 ...read more
taking the risks in stride with COVID-19: First responders handle new protocols
October 8, 2020
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 ...read more
On the road providing care to the community
October 8, 2020
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 ...read more
“You can’t stay forever”: Bart Barnes looks back on 27 years as a firefighter
October 8, 2020
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 ...read more
OPP auxiliary – “Most unique volunteer experience”
October 8, 2020
By Valerie Posthumus The Haldimand Press Chris Dennis is an Auxiliary Staff Sergeant, Unit Commander with the Haldimand County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police ...read more
making a difference: Brian Postma on his 27-year career as paramedic
October 8, 2020
By Valerie Posthumus The Haldimand Press Meet Brian Postma, a lifelong resident of Dunnville, husband to Jennifer and dad to Ethan and Benjamin, and Primary ...read more
Not all heroes wear capes: A thank you to our first responders
October 10, 2019
By Haldimand Press Co-Publishers Kaitlyn Clark & Jillian Zynomirski This is the fifth year The Haldimand Press has recognized the hard work and dedication of... ...read more
Want to become a firefighter? Hear from two new recruits
October 10, 2019
By Anna Nocente The Haldimand Press DUNNVILLE—Haldimand County has recently recruited new firefighters and Station 7 Lowbanks has a couple of new faces: Katie Quinn... ...read more
“This is where I was meant to be”
October 10, 2019
By Sheila Phibbs The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Don Otterman always had an interest in emergency services, though policing was his original career focus. It was during... ...read more
Dealing with mental health as a first responder
October 10, 2019
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press JARVIS—Accidents happen. When they do, it is important to have committed members of the community ready to jump into... ...read more
