be equipped with flashlights.

On Prince Edward Island the A.R.P worked closely with the Reserve Army Militia, who were trained to handle such emergencies. The Militia in Tignish worked closely with Air Force personnel in St Felix in keeping watch for any unusual things happening around the coastline. There were reports of subma- rines in the Gulf of St Lawrence, along with a few strange

sightings at sea that were talked about. Now years later I find people are interested in hearing stories

of the importance of the, Reserve Army Militia and the A.R.P, who were protecting the safety of Island Communities, as well as all Canadians. Prior to the end of World War Two, the Militia and A.R.P working together to form a fire brigade in the village.

Peter Burke of the A.R.P was named Fire Chief. With donations from merchants in the village, extra hose was

purchased and connected to the old crank engine that was mounted on an iron-framed wagon. Water was then able to be pumped from the Tignish River to the Post Office, a distance close to a mile The fastest runner to the pump building during a fire would open the door and be ready when the men arrived

to take off with the wagon to the fire. lt was tough handling the heavy wagon with engine and hose

over muddy roads to rivers and streams for water, The wells at the Railroad station and Post office were used many times to fight fires. One stubborn fire was when Henry Bernard lost his

garage business in a fire that threatened homes in the village. When underground tanks were installed in 1941, it gave

firefighters easier access to underground water supply. Close to where the Co-Op gas bar stands today was an old salt building

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