Local Chambers of Commerce honours community firefighters with special event
Florenceville-Bristol is hosting the first-ever Chefs on Fire Cook-Off on Sunday, Oct 12, at the Florenceville Inn.
The event aims to support and raise awareness of local volunteer firefighters. The Chefs on Fire Cook-Off will educate the community on fire safety and highlight the importance of firefighting equipment.
“As a recently amalgamated Chamber, we were thrilled to organize this event as a way to unite the businesses and communities of the District of Carleton North and Central Carleton,” said organizer and President of Florenceville-Bristol Chambers of Commerce & Central Carleton Chamber of Commerce, Pamela Brennan.
Brennan and her organizers have decided to feature only the district firefighter teams because of their continuous volunteering, assistance in emergencies, and dedication to helping the community. The event will also reward the firefighters for their constant training to stay in shape.
Money from the event will go towards equipment that benefits the community and supports health issues firefighters might encounter during work.
“We are also excited about the opportunity to raise funds for the departments and teams,” said Brennan.
The Chefs on Fire Cook-Off takes place during Fire Safety Week and highlights a firefighter’s knowledge, skills, and ability to work under pressure.
“With the positive feedback we have received so far, we are confident that this event will be a success and will continue to grow each year, eventually becoming an annual tradition that includes other emergency service teams and communities,” said Brennan.
Details of the event are still being worked out.
The Chefs on Fire Cook-Off needs more corporate sponsors, volunteers, and vendors. For information on sponsorships, contact Pamela Brennan at pam@shamrocksuites.ca or (506) 391-6226.
