A Saint John firefighter is urging people to come forward over the coming weeks.

Canadian Blood Services has issued an urgent call for blood, nationwide. About 1,000 donors are being sought in New Brunswick by March 10, while 32,000 are wanted across the country.

Jamie Maillet, 42, is a 17-year veteran of the Saint John Fire Department. Up until recently, he and was a regular blood donor.

“We see so many people on the calls that we go to who need blood,” said Maillet. “Accidents, fires.”

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