St. Marys Firefighter's Breakfast returns May 5, 2024

St. Marys' firefighters are preparing the grill for their annual fundraising breakfast!

This year’s breakfast is happening on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Fire Hall (172 James St. S) from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Parking is available in the DCVI lot.

The cost is $10 per adult or $5 per child aged five to 12; children under age five eat for free. Breakfast will include sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, potatoes, milk, toast, juice, coffee, and tea.

The breakfast has always been held the Sunday before Mother’s Day and is one of the Fire Department’s major fundraisers. Proceeds from the event will be put towards the fight against Muscular Dystrophy.

“This breakfast has become a beloved local tradition,” says Deputy Fire Chief Phil West. “The firefighters start planning for this several months in advance to make this event a success.”

“Last year the weather didn’t cooperate, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the firefighters or members of the community who attended,” says Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson.

In addition to being a fundraiser, the breakfast is an opportunity to talk about fire prevention, promote fire safety and discuss Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs May 7 to 13.

This year’s theme for Emergency Preparedness Week is “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.” All St. Marys residents are encouraged to make emergency preparedness part of their regular routines.

Those attending the breakfast can also meet their local firefighters, explore the fire hall, and view a display of fire trucks and rescue equipment. Sparky the Fire dog will also be on hand.

Questions about the event can be directed to Chief Anderson at 519-284-2340, ext. 201 or randerson@town.stmarys.on.ca. 

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For media inquiries:
Richard “Andy” Anderson, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
519-284-2340, ext. 201 | randerson@town.stmarys.on.ca