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MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS Chief of Fire Paramedic Service Christian Schmidt speaks during the event. To kickoff the SIRENS FOR LIFE campaign blood donation drive, members of the WFPS take the time to donate Monday afternoon. During the kickoff event which took place in front of Canadian Blood Services at 777 William Avenue, Chief of Police Gene Bowers, Chief of Fire Paramedic Service Christian Schmidt, RCMPs Derek Inglis, Aide-de-Camp for Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville, and Paramedic Jamie McClintock spoke about the importance of donating blood. Reporter: Maggie Macintosh 260622 - Monday, June 22, 2026.