Members of the Thorne Fire Department were honoured by the local community at their annual Fireman’s Ball held on Saturday. From left: Greg Bretzlaff, Danny Pasch, Joey Smith, Andrew Turcotte, Brent Krose, Laynard Pasch, Louis St. Pierre, Fred St. Pierre, Chief Dan Ladouceur (kneeling), Chris Thrun, Sebastian Dresselt, Serge Lance, dispatcher Karen Kelly, Stefan Schuler, Shawn Kluke, Rick Leders and Lloyd Kluke. Not pictured: Wayne Dunlop and Steve Dubeau.
Caleb Nickerson
LADYSMITH Aug. 12, 2017
The Thorne Community Recreation Hall in Ladysmith was jumping Saturday night as over 100 people came out to celebrate the local fire department.
Thorne Fire Chief Dan Ladouceur said that the Fireman’s Ball is a longstanding tradition, and also serves as a fundraiser.
“We raise money every year for different equipment but this year in particular we’re looking into getting fans and different types of ventilation,” he said, explaining that proper ventilation is key when fighting a large fire.
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