Fire Department Gets New Defibrillator Thanks to Hydro One Grant

Madawaska Valley’s Fire Department has a new defibrillator in its north hall thanks to a grant from Hydro One.

Fire Chief Corwin Quade says it’s a much-needed addition for the department.

He says the piece of equipment isn’t just used to help victims in the field but also for firefighters themselves.

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Quade says cardiac conditions can affect firefighters from time-to-time in the field when put in high-stress and dangerous environments.

Gregory Rosser
Gregory Rosser
Born and raised in St. George's, Bermuda. I moved to Canada at 17 and I've been here ever since! Both secondary and post-secondary education received north of the border. I'm a graduate of Mohawk College's Journalism, Print and Broadcast Program and I've been a part of the Vista family since June 2015 where I began my tenure in Kapuskasing, Ontario. I had no idea that when I moved to Barry's Bay I would have easy access to perogies the size of my head!

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