Providing followers with community based content, breaking stories and local photography in and around Annapolis, Hants & Kings Counties in Nova Scotia
Earlier this evening, Kingston Firefighters responded to an illegal burn in Meadowvale. Crews attended and put out a fire along with the presence of RCMP. Between the months of March and October, Nova Scotians are expected to follow burn regulations and municipal bylaws when burning. Over the past few weeks, with dry conditions and little […]
Continue Reading
Across Nova Scotia, volunteer firefighters drop their everyday commitments, work and family time to be there when the pager goes off. In many areas, fire chiefs and deputy fire chiefs, respond directly to emergency scenes in their personal vehicles, prior to the arrival of fire apparatus. These vehicles are equipped with an emergency lighting system […]
Continue Reading
Yesterday evening at approximately 2252hrs, Kingston Firefighters were dispatched to a garage on fire in Greenwood. Automatic protocols were requested, bringing in mutual aid from Aylesford, Middleton & Nictaux Fire departments to the scene. Prior to the fire departments arrival, the homeowner and neighbour had made attempts to extinguish the fire and successfully removed one […]
Continue Reading
Being a firefighter is something many of us dreamed about doing when we grew up. The dream of jumping in a fire truck with the lights and sirens, rushing to fight a fire, ended up becoming a reality. Little did we know the long term impacts it can have on our bodies. Joel Neily, originally […]
Continue Reading
Yesterday evening at around 530PM, Kentville Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a garage on fire in Kentville. The first due officer arrived on scene to a fully involved single story garage on fire with exposures. Automatic mutual aid was dispatched from New Minas, Waterville & Port Williams Fire Departments with some mutual aid […]
Continue Reading
Aylesford Firefighters were busy yesterday evening contending with two separate fires in their district. Shortly after 6PM, firefighters were dispatched to a report of a commercial vehicle on fire in Aylesford East. Firefighters made quick work knocking the fire down and cleared the scene a short time later. There were no reported injuries as a […]
Continue Reading
Berwick & District Volunteer Firefighters responded to a report of an ambulance smoking in Berwick earlier this afternoon. There were no reported injuries and crews cleared the scene a short time later. Adrian J.
Continue Reading
The Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade in Colchester County has been actively engaged in providing free civic signs to those that need them within their fire district limits. Since December, I’ve been actively engaged in the Annapolis Valley, doing research and highlighting the importance of having your civic sign displayed. I felt it was important to […]
Continue Reading
International Firefighters Day is observed each year on May 4th. It’s a day to celebrate the hard work firefighters do everyday and risks they take to protect lives and property. Firefighters Day was originally created in 1999 after 5 firefighters tragically lost their lives during an Australian wildfire. Every day firefighters across the world respond […]
Continue Reading
It was a great evening to be with the Bear River Fire Department for their awards night and supper. Each year fire departments across Nova Scotia dedicate a night to recognize years of dedication and service to their communities by members within their organization. Congratulations everyone, well deserved. Adrian J.
Continue Reading