A History of Volunteer Firefighting
in the
West Parry Sound District
January to December 2025
About the Exhibition
This upcoming exhibition explores the development of the local volunteer fire departments in the West Parry Sound District and includes contributions from the following active departments:
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Parry Sound Fire Department
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McDougall Fire Department
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Wasauksing Fire Department
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Shawanaga First Nation Fire Department
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Carling Fire Department
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Seguin Township Fire Department
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McKellar Township Volunteer Fire Department
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Whitestone Fire Department
Curated by Manager/Curator Nadine Hammond.
Stay tuned for more information as we will update this page leading up to the opening on January 22nd.
Wall of Honour
The West Parry Sound District Museum is creating a Wall of Honour featuring 11 x 17 posters of volunteer firefighters from the District. These posters will be displayed during the exhibition (January 22nd to December 20th, 2025).
If you would like to nominate a firefighter, please submit the nomination form below to the West Parry Sound District Museum, along with a high-quality photograph (digital or physical copies will be accepted) and $30 to cover the poster's printing and design costs.
Nominations may be submitted in person, electronically to manager@museumontowerhill.com or by mail to:
West Parry Sound District Museum
P.O. Box 337, 17 George St.
Parry Sound, ON, P2A 2X4
Individuals may be represented multiple times. Only individuals who have served within the West Parry Sound District may be nominated.
