Thanks to the men and women of the Tofino Volunteer Fire Department for their enthusiastic welcome during my visit on Monday and for their service and scarifice to the community. Great to see Mayor Dan Law, Fire Chief Mark McKeough, Deputy Chief Damon Johnson and their amazing team of volunteers.
I was given the honour of presenting a red helmet to Alex as she was promoted to Lieutenant as she replaced departing crew member Cody. Thanks to all for recognizing my work in doubling the tax credit for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue responders and, for my part, an opportunity to thank them for their support along with fire halls all across the country without which it wouldn’t have been possible. The Tofino crew is currently short four volunteers and is actively recruiting to bring their team up to thirty so please consider stepping up for duty if you live on the west coast.