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Yesterday afternoon, Kingston Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a woods fire in Greenwood Square. On arrival, crews found a fire that worked its way down a ditch into a wooded area, burning along the roadway. Firefighters quickly surrounded the fire. There were no immediate homes nearby and no exposures impacted. Traffic was reduced […]
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Today, Halifax Regional Firefighters, family and friends gathered at the St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Kentville, to honour the life of Captain Gary Harris. Harris joined Halifax Regional Fire in 1976, climbing the ranks as Firefighter, Lieutenant, and Captain while also serving as Acting District Chief in 1997. Gary was diagnosed with leukaemia, now […]
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Busy day for Kentville Firefighters responding to 8 different incidents in their district. Attached is Ladder #41 responding to a commercial fire alarm activation this afternoon. Adrian J.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all those moms who go above and beyond. Have a wonderful day! Adrian J.
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Harris joined the Halifax Regional Fire Service in 1976, climbing the ranks, before being diagnosed with what is now recognized as a firefighting-related cancer. His role along with his wife Anne, was instrumental for pushing cancer coverage for fighters in Nova Scotia in 2003. I had the honour to meet with Gary & Anne on […]
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Diesel ⏬ 2.5 cents at midnight – No change to gas. Adrian J.
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Despite the sunset being cut short by the clouds, it was still stunning from Black Rock this evening. The past few days have been very windy, it was fairly mild with double digits and calm along the bay! Adrian J.
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On April 28, officers executed a search warrant at a property in the 1400 block of Harmony Rd. after learning that a van reported stolen on April 25 had been seen there. While recovering the van, officers also located a travel trailer that had been reported stolen on April 25 from Brooklyn St., in North Kingston. […]
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Emergency preparedness week is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. This year’s theme is “Be prepared. Know your risks.” Last weekend, the Middleton Fire Department hosted an emergency preparedness day, showcasing their equipment, agencies […]
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Valley Search and Rescue is hosting an open house this Saturday, May 9th! ✅ Demos ✅ Vehicles ✅ Free Will BBQ Taking place from 11AM-1PM at 177 Middle Dyke Road!
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