| Deal reached to base region’s firefighter training in Kitimat THE NORTHWEST finally has a regional fire fighter training organization based in Kitimat, Northern Emergency Ser- vices Training Academy, or NESTA,: will co-ordinate training programs: for fire Meparlinents = — both municipal and industrial — fromthe Queen Charlotte Islands to Burns Lake. TS But while Kitimat will provide the headquarters, manager Norbert Hartig Stressed-NESTA is the result of a cross-region effort. ‘IUs a co-operative,” he noted, adding the intent was fo crisure equal access for all. communities and their fire fighters, including volunteer departments. Hartig said NESTA will be looking to get industries. across the region involved. “They could benefit from the extra (training) op- lions,’ he explained. - That training will include both live and theory tain- ing, via an internet-based network NESTA is setting up — the first of its kind in BC Randy Smith NESTA administrator Tanya Stevenson explained the network will allow firetighters to receive theory laining, from SAIT. and B.C.’s Justice Institute, without ever leaving their own community, As for live fire training, that will take place at facilities across the region with each concentrating ona separale aspect so as to avoid duplication, For example, Kitimat’s Forest Ave. training ground could be used for confined space training and Prince Rupert could provide marine fire taining. The Terrace-Kitimat Air- port could train for aircraft fires and driver training. It will also provide a cold. smoke mobile home with movable walls, allowing fire fighters to rescue dummies in a smoky environment. Randy Smith, Terrace Gre chief and NESTA treasurer, is looking forward to the airport’s ncw metal sea con- tainers. The 10x20 or 10x40 stacked and arranged con- tainers will have holes cut in them to simulate doors and windows. “We can set them on fire and they don’t bum dewn,’’ he said. Smith originally fought to have the academy set up in Terzace’s more central loca- tion, But, in the end, he agreed the academy needed to be near industrial partners in Kitimat, who expressed a financial interest in the site from the beginning. “In the end it came down to who was contributing the most money, because. we waated to get the centre off the ground as soon as pos- sible,” co ; Still, he said, the academy will act as a regional train- ing centse, with specialized training across the north- west. : Smith ‘added the acadeniy will operate on a $200,000 budget next year, with sup- port from 29 members in- cluding First Nations Emer- gency Services, governmeitt grants, partners and course fees. He stressed training here will save industries and fire departments air fare, accom- modalion, course fees and per diem costs of traiuing courses in Vancouver. “It will save some of those companies $2,000 to $4,000 right off the bat,” he said. 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Tha western red cedar is BC’s oficial tree. The wood is durable and light making it excellent for a variety of uses. Tha red cadar Is resistant to decay and insecl damage, therefore, the wood fom the fallan aes can be Salvaged to make shakes for ools. The western red cedar Is an important (rae in BC's forest Industry. The wastern rad cedar has adopted the nama “tree of life’. It Is considered tha carnetstane of the Northwest coast aboriginal culture. Tha First Nations use all parts of the cedar lo supply thair neads. The woad Is usad to make canoas, boxes, housas, clothing, and tools. Tha inner and outer bark are used to make rope, clothing, and baskets, These ara a few of the reasons why tha westein red cedar is called the “tree of life’, Tha wastern hemlock, found in Lakelse Laka Provinclat Park, is the primary pulp species in BC, Long ago, the hemlock tree was nat considered commercially valuable unt! someone discovered that pulp could ba easily extracted from the hemlock, Today, hemlock is ane of the most logged trees in the area. The hemlock is widely used by First Nellons people for dishes, pols, spoons and combs among other items. The wood can te easily carved. Tha inner bark, or camblum, can be eaten raw or cooked, First Nations also usa tha naadles ta make a tea to calm cold, flus and fevers. The Sitka spruce was a very popular trae to lag In the aarly 1900s, Today there are not many left in BC. In Lakeise Lake Provincial Park we are fortunate 10 have an abundant supply of Sitka spruce. Tha lumbar of the Sitka spruce is prized because it is light, sot, relatively strong and flaxibla, During World War Il, Il-was used for alrplane construction. It is also prized for building musical Instruments because of its axcellant harmonic qualities, First Nalions used the Silka spruce in a variaty of ways. They believe thal tha sharp needles hava special powers for protection against evil Influences. Tha sap is used for healing burns and sores, as well as for chawing gum. First Nations used the roots of Sitka spruce to weave baskets, snares, ropes and fishingline. Lakelse Lake Provinclal Park is home ta the western rad cedar, western hemlock and Sika spruce, All of thase trses are important to First Nalions and BC's forast industry, Attand one of tha nature walks conducted by tha Park Interpreter and learn more about ihe Irees and plants that are found and protected at Lakelse Lake Provincial Park LAKELSE LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK VISITORS PROGRAMS Animal Woodsles, Learn about the animals that live In the park and make one to take hame. Children cralt. Flash From the Past, Learn about First Nation and early sattler use of the forest while walking the trail. Meel at the information sign near the AY dump station, BORY Parks 3:00 pm 7:09 pm 3:00 pm Great Bug Hunt. What is the best way to learn about insects? Collact and observe them in thelr natural environment. Hug a Tree and Survive, Learn what to do If you are lost in the woods. Famlly presentation and slides. 7:00 pm 2:00 pi Jarry Ranger's “Tree Friends", Sae the farast without your eyes. Nature Nut. Childran games, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Green Fish. Special guest Brian Willlams, Biotogist. Learn about the fishes in the Lakelsa Watershed. Childran activity. 7:00 pm Jerry Ranger's “Flash From the Past". Learn about First Nation and Pionear use of the forest. Children activity. History Hound. Bear Aware. Laarn about the largast predator In the park, All are waleome. Programs are FREE! 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