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April 7, 2002
"Controlled Burn"

The M.V.F.D. set a home on fire and let it burn to the ground. During the fire, firefighters sprayed nearby buildings and trees to keep the fire contained. Taking approximately 30 minutes to burn to the ground, the fire was an excellent training experience!
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October 20, 2000
"Fire Prevention Week Contest Winners"

Prizes awarded to the students of Wilberforce Elementary School by M.V.F.D. Fire Chief.
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September 17, 2000
"M.V.F.D. wins the Fireman's Games"

The M.V.F.D. came in first at the 2000 Fireman's Games held in Stanhope. The team was 'on fire' as they dominated the competition, earning the most points and taking the trophy home for the second year in a row.
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July 4, 2000
"M.V.F.D. rescues severly injured dirt biker"

The M.V.F.D. rescued a seriously injured dirt biker on a forest access road off the Hadlington Road. In an expertly coordinated effort the M.V.F.D. evacuated the man from the treacherous access road and brought him to waiting paramedics. The man was then transported to Wilberforce where he was airlifted to Sunnybrook Hospital.
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December 1999
"M.V.F.D. Performs Controlled Burn"

Monmouth Volunteer Fire Fighters perform a controlled burn to make way for Boy Scout facilities.
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August 30, 1999
"Fuel Tanker Fire"

The Driver of a Fuel Tanker lost control on a curve of Hwy 121, spilling 48,000 litres of gasoline. The resulting fireball could be seen for miles, and took over 5 hours to put out.
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August 29, 1999
"M.V.F.D. #1 in Haliburton County"

The M.V.F.D. came in first out of Haliburton County and second over-all at the 1999 Fireman's Games held in Cardiff. Monmouth came in second with 36 points, making them the best Fire Department in Haliburton County.
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