Fire fighters museum chair looks to future as deadline approaches

By: Robert Washburn | September 23, 2017

Canadian Fire Fighters Museum Chair Will Lambert talks about the future of the facility as a deadline to vacate its current location in Port Hope looms, as well as the recent controversy over town council’s support during Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM

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