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EXETER FIREFIGLITERS
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McLeod follows in father's footsteps
By Pat Bolen
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
EXETER — Although he
has seen many
changes in 22
years as a fire-
fighter, "the
basics are still the
same, you go in
where it's hot,"
says South Huron
firefighter Cam
McLeod.
McLeod, 55, is
a district chief
for Exeter and
was deputy chief
from 1995 until amalga-
mation.
"You just have to be the
type of person to help,"
says Mcleod of what type
of people are firefighters.
He added you have to
have an understanding
wife and family
McLeod said he
acquired his interest in
firefighting from his
father who was a fire-
fighter in Centralia and
London.
The job is "really
rewarding," according to
McLeod.
"You see people you
know you helped,
although they don't know
who you are."
He has received "a few
cuts here and there and
gone through floors," but
nothing dramatic, says
McLeod.
And credit goes to more
than just firefighters, says
McLeod.
"Ambulance people are
just great and they don't
get recognition."
Technology has helped
the firefighters in their
job, especially infrared
cameras, which can
reveal fires inside walls
and prevent firefighters
from being sent into situ-
ations they are unaware
of.
Training has also
changed, with
more preplanning
of towns and
industries to
check hose lay-
outs and find out
what special
equipment is
needed in certain
areas.
The village of
Hensall was pre -
planned in
August by the
department with its aerial
truck, which is the only
one in the southern part
of the county.
The department is split
into four groups of six
and is made of people
from every walk of life.
The mix of skills is valu-
able, says McLeod, if
things such as electrical
work or carpentry are
needed.
The department has
received good equipment
from the municipality he
adds.
"They recognize we
have to have good equip-
ment. They haven't
Cam M
cLeod
shirked responsibility."
He added South Huron
Mayor Rob Morley is
"excellent."
Although the fire
departments of places
such as London and
Toronto are bigger,
McLeod said local fire-
fighters "pound for pound
are just as good...and a
fire in Exeter is just as hot
as a fire in Toronto."
The smaller number of
firefighters in smaller
areas requires them to be
able to do everything,
says Mcleod.
"We do our job and we
do it well."
blaze at
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Exeter firefighters were called to South Huron
District High School Sept. 15 to battle a car fire.The
cause of the fire was believed to be a wiring or
mechanical failure.Above, Jeff Musser prepares to
battle the fire. (photo/Scott Nixon)
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