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North Huron Fire Fighters Quit En Masse

The Reeve of North Huron has confirmed reports that the township is relying on neighbouring municipalities for fire service after a large number of fire fighters quit.

Neil Vincent confirmed the rumours to CKNX News this morning, saying: "There has been a disruption and there is mutual aid through the county fire group" covering the area.

Vincent did not say all of the fire fighters quit,  but did say it was a large number of them.

He would not confirm reports the dispute is over the hiring of a new Fire Chief.

North Huron hired Ryan Ladner as the Director of Fire and Emergency Services in March. But he informed council a week ago that he had accepted a new position, and his last day in North Huron would be December 11th. Ladner would not reveal what his new job was, or where.

There is a special council meeting scheduled for later this afternoon to address the issue and Vincent said he would be providing more details at that time.

 

*With files from John Chippa

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