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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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Yesterday afternoon, shortly before 2 PM, Aylesford Firefighters were dispatched to a smoke sighting in the community of Morristown. On arrival, it was determined that an area near the woods was on fire. Upon further investigation, it was reported that multiple abandoned camper trailers and a fairly large wooded area were actively on fire. The […]
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Yesterday I popped into the Enfield Volunteer Fire Department in East Hants. I always enjoy chatting and learning about the different equipment and services that fire stations across the province and Maritimes have to offer. Every station is unique and you can always take something away from visiting. The Enfield Fire Department was established to […]
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From the Municipality of the County of Kings: After exploring the possibility of a combined fire service with Greenwich and Wolfville Volunteer Fire Departments, a decision has been made to keep the neighbouring departments operating as separate entities. The Municipality of the County of Kings, the Town of Wolfville, the Greenwich Fire Commission and the […]
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