John Christie sent us photos the first fire rig painted and lettered for the amalgamated municipality of Mahalo Head. It is a 2015 Pierce Velocity 100-foot platform quint. The model is a Shapeways 3D print, painted and lettered in John's shops. Mahalo Head is the name for the former Town of Yore (home of the annual Days of Yore Festival) and Township of Athol. The Fire-Rescue Service protected the entire region and was known as the Yore and Athol Fire Department. After a series of public meetings, the new name was adopted because the landscape is reminiscent of Hawaii, minus the palm trees. Mahalo Head has a first-in mutual aid agreement with surrounding centres, such as Maple Harbour, Sweetwater, Lakeport and Briney Wood.

Posted July 5, 2015