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News: July 2010

A house to burn down?

Do you have a HOUSE TO BURN this year in your department? Contact me so I can document this event absolutely free of charge. I can also put you in contact with free qualified fire drill instructors! And don't forget the most important number in fire drills: «1403»!

Bunker to sell

L'ARSENAL just renewed by turnout gear, and as such the gear that I have been using for the past three years is available for sale. If interested, please contact me via the Contact page. Thank you!


Sponsored by L'ARSENAL

During the 42nd annual conference of the Quebec Fire Department Chiefs Association, the CMP Mayer, Thibault and Isotech consortium unveiled their new common banner (and therefore the new sponsor of FireLens.com): L'ARSENAL!

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New sponsor: Syltech

The Mécanique Syltech Inc. company is the latest sponsor to join FireLens.com. Mecanique Syltech will provide maintenance and service for the vehicle I use to respond to incidents!

http:///images/photo-syltech.jpg MÉCANIQUE SYLTECH:
15310 St-Louis st., Saint-Hyacinthe.


Have you seen the book?

It is my great pleasure to present to you my very first photography book entitled THE BOOK OF FIRE. Filled with unique and fascinating photographs I have taken over the last seven years, this full-color collection book is sure to capture your imagination and curiosity.

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Check out the The Book! page for more information.

Pre-paid cards

For those that prefer not to purchase pre-paid cards over the Internet (to purchase photographs on FireLens.com), please note that you can now buy pre-paid cards in store at Photo Film Maska, 700 Casavant East blvd in St.Hyacinthe.

Official photographer

New nominations

In addition to having been named official photographer for the St.Hyacinthe City Fire Department a few years ago, I have also been recently appointed official photographer of the following fire departments:

  1. Saint-Hyacinthe
  2. St-Pie
  3. St-Valérien-de-Milton
  4. St-Dominique
  5. Ste-Hélène
  6. St-Jude
  7. St-Damase
  8. Ste-Madeleine
  9. St-Simon
  10. St-Liboire
  11. Louis-Aimé-Massue
  12. St-Hugues
  13. St-Marcel
  14. St-Denis


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The Facebook page of FireLens.com also provides an precise index of incidents figuring in the BOOK OF FIRE. With the book in hand, you will now be able to learn about any photograph therein.

Monday, July 26, 2010

House fire in Ste.Madeleine

A violent fire completely destroyed a small house on North West Road in Ste.Madeleine. The fire also spread to a small utility shed, and for a moment menaced neighboring buildings.
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Monday, July 26, 2010

Power line damaged on St.Pierre st.

St.Hyacinthe firefighters were called on St.Pierre street for a tree which fell on power lines. Once on site, firefighters reported that a large branch fell on the street, bringing down in its fall a triphased power line, a low tension power line, and communication wires; all of which damaged poles and one residential power entry.
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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Derby at the St.Hyacinthe Expo (day 4)

The Racing Emergency Team and the Pro-Medic team provided fire and medical protection during the St.Hyacinthe Expo Derby.
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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Derby at the St.Hyacinthe Expo (day 3)

The Racing Emergency Team and the Pro-Medic team provided fire and medical protection during the St.Hyacinthe Expo Derby.
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Friday, July 23, 2010

Derby at the St.Hyacinthe Expo (day 2)

The Racing Emergency Team and the Pro-Medic team provided fire and medical protection during the St.Hyacinthe Expo Derby.
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Derby at the St.Hyacinthe Expo (day 1)

The Racing Emergency Team and the Pro-Medic team provided fire and medical protection during the St.Hyacinthe Expo Derby.
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Residential fire in St.Cesaire

St.Cesaire firefighters faced a fire in a house near the Yamaska river.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Truck accident in St.Valerien

A truck carrying pigs was involved in an accident on Road 11 in St.Valerien. Firefighters had to secure the scene and help transfer the animals that survived into another truck.
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