Volunteer firefighters honoured for close to 300 years of service

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NOEL: Seven volunteer firefighters were recognized during the Municipality of East Hants Volunteer awards.

The awards were held May 2 at the Noel Fire Department.

Besides the volunteer awards, long service awards were presented to firefighters from across East Hants.

Warden Eleanor Roulston handed out the awards to the firefighters.

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Volunteer Fire Departments may nominate a fire services member for a Canadian Volunteer Fire Service Association Municipal Long Service Award medal for 30 years of Service.

Additionally there are long-service bars for 35, 40 and 45 years of service.

There is also a 50 year medal available.

Watch for our coverage of the MEH Volunteer award presentations as well in the coming days.

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Firefighters who received long service awards included:

Jeff Bond Rawdon District Volunteer Fire Dept – 30 Years

Lee Roulston Rawdon District Volunteer Fire Dept – 30 Years

Todd Pepperdine Enfield Volunteer Fire Department – 35 Years

Kevin MacLellan Milford & District Volunteer Fire Dept – 40 Years

Leroy Burns Kennetcook District Fire Department – 50 Years

Arden Fillmore Elmsdale Fire and Emergency Services – 50 Years

Ralph Wardrope Milford & District Volunteer Fire Dept – 50 Years

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