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The Citizen, 2017-02-02, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017. Fire Prevention Officer James Marshall resigns Outreach James Marshall, Morris-Turnberry's Fire Prevention Officer, announced his resignation last week. Part of Marshall's outreach efforts was working the Old Order communities of the area. He endeavoured to have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed in homes in those communities. It was made possible with a donation from the Insurance Bureau of Canada last February. Shown with the donation of CO detectors are, from left: Fire Department of North Huron Chief David Sparling, Huron -Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Marshall, and Director of Government Relations for the bureau Doug DeRabbie. (Fite photo) Molenhuis third to leave shared services Resigned Several sources have reported that Jeff Molenhuis, the Public Works Director for North Huron and Morris- Turnberry, has tendered his resignation. Molenhuis, shown here nine months ago when he assumed his current position, has yet to comment on the decision publicly. From left: North Huron Reeve Neil Vincent, Molenhuis and Morris-Turnberry Mayor Paul Gowing. (Fide photo) Continued from page 1 service" to the department. Molenhuis, a Stratford native, has a background in civil engineering and municipal services, including a civil engineering degree from Hamilton's McMaster University. After Molenhuis' hiring, Gowing said that experience and education were what made Molenhuis stand out over other candidates and said the decision was a step in the right direction for the municipalities. He also said that, at the time, the shared services project was being watched carefully by outside parties and Molenhuis' hiring was a step in the right direction for the project. Molenhuis' announcement comes on the heels of the departure of FDNH Chief David Sparling, who was also in charge of emergency planning for North Huron and the ESTC. Both Sparling and Molenhuis were in charge of departments that factored heavily into North Huron and Morris-Turnberry's shared services project. Molenhuis' resignation also comes at the same time as Morris- Turnberry Fire Prevention Officer James Marshall, another official who was shared with, among other municipalities, North Huron. Morris-Turnberry Council planned to address current resignations during its Jan. 31 meeting while North Huron staff declined to comment on the issue. Molenhuis also declined to discuss his resignation with The Citizen. By Denny Scott The Citizen Morris-Turnberry' s Fire Prevention Officer James Marshall, who serves several other communities as well, has tendered his resignation from his post. Marshall, who started in a part- time capacity in Morris-Turnberry more than five years ago, will be continuing his career as a fire prevention officer in an undisclosable location. His last day is Friday, Feb. 3. When asked what prompted the move, Marshall said he wanted to continue building his experience within the fire prevention community. "The opportunity to work as part of a fire prevention team is very intriguing to me," he said in an e- mail to The Citizen. "I have spent the majority of my career working within a rural setting and this transition allows me to broaden my skill sets in working within some larger buildings and areas of the fire code that don't currently apply here" Marshall explained that, over his time working with Morris-Turnberry and partner municipalities, he has built some good relationships which have led to safer communities. "I have developed a very good working relationship with the Old Order Communities both locally with their elders and provincially through the Anabaptist Farm, Home and Road Safety Committee," he said. "It has been an honour to work with them and a privilege to be welcomed into their homes and schools." Marshall also said another project he was a part of that has had a substantial affect in the community is the Huron -Perth Hoarding Coalition. "It has provided support to many individuals in our area," he said. "By working together in this team we have been able to help many Huron County families who needed assistance." He said the committee brought resources to bear to help current hoarding situations as well as the general cause of letting people know about the hazards of hoarding. "While this was a very difficult and timely process I am very proud of the work achieved and the increased fire safety we have brought not only to the residents, but for any first responders to these properties," Marshall said. When asked which memories he most cherishes from his time working in Morris-Turnberry and the surrounding communities, he said the people he worked with will always be remembered the fondest. "The first responders that [Huron County has] are incredible to work with," he said. "Whether it is the provincial or municipal police services, Huron County [Emergency Medical Services] or the 'paid on call' firefighters, the willingness to assist each other with anything at any time is outstanding. It has been wonderful to be part of such a team - oriented county of emergency service workers." Marshall also pointed to the Alarmed For Life Campaign as a high point of his time in the area. The program saw firefighters inspect and place, or replace, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout North Huron and Morris- Turnberry to make sure homes met necessary codes and were safer for the residents within. "In seeing the response from the North Huron firefighters inspecting hundreds of homes a year to ensure they are properly protected and to prevent tragedy, it can't help but make someone feel good," he said. "We received warm welcomes in almost every home we visited and, in turn, we have installed hundreds of alarms to bring these properties up to compliance." 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