Florida Trip Turns Tragic

This past week I had opportunity to travel to Florida to inspect a new mobile command post / emergency support unit before it is delivered to Ontario. While on the trip we had opportunity to meet up with a group from Ottawa Fire who were at the same manufacturer and were staying at our hotel. They were there inspecting and training on a new Bronto fire apparatus.

We had opportunity to go out to dinner with the Ottawa team the first night, swap stories around the pool, and meet for breakfasts. Unfortunately on the 3rd day of the trip one of the Ottawa contingent passed away in the night.

Maynard McEwan was well respected by his peers who were devastated by his passing.

Our deepest sympathies to Maynard's family and co-workers. He was only 59.


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