A rescue saw was among the items stolen from trucks during a recent fire on 10th Street in New Waterford. Items were taken from both the New Waterford and Sydney fire department vehicles. CONTRIBUTEDArticle contentTwo Cape Breton fire services are seeking the public’s assistance after equipment was stolen from their trucks during a call earlier this week.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department and Cape Breton Regional Fire and Emergency Service were called to the scene of a structure fire at a vacant company house at the corner of 10th Street and Miner Avenue in New Waterford around 12:30 a.m., on Monday.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentWhile firefighters were battling the blaze, a bystander witnessed an individual take a rescue saw, valued at $3,000, from the New Waterford department’s truck. The person fled the area and could not be located at that time.Article content A fire destroyed a vacant company house in New Waterford early Monday morning. The fire happened at the corner of 10th Street and Miner Avenue in the community. CONTRIBUTEDArticle content“It wasn’t just a piece of equipment, it is a critical lifesaving tool that our firefighters rely on during emergencies,” said the New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department in a social media post.Article content“What makes this even more heartbreaking is that this equipment wasn’t purchased by a large organization. It was purchased through the generosity of our community. Every fundraiser, every donation, every ticket purchased, and every dollar contributed by local residents helped put this tool on our truck.Article content“Our volunteers will continue to answer every call, day or night, because that’s what we do. We simply ask that our community stand with us now, just as we have always stood with you. Together we can help bring this vital piece of equipment back where it belongs.”Article contentArticle contentDuring the same call, equipment was also stolen from a Cape Breton Regional Fire and Emergency Service tactical support truck as well.Article contentA Milwaukee drill/bits, impact driver, reciprocating saw, skill saw, grinder, flashlights, carry bag and three batteries were taken from the truck, Craig MacNeil, deputy chief of the Cape Breton Regional Fire and Emergency Service confirmed with the Cape Breton Post on Tuesday afternoon.Article contentThe Post contacted the Cape Breton Regional Police for comment and to confirm an investigation into the matter is ongoing but didn’t immediately hear back at publication time.Article contentAs for the structure, the company house was destroyed.Article content
‘Critical, lifesaving tool’: Equipment stolen from Cape Breton fire trucks during call
