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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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The Fire Service in Nova Scotia is like no other, comprised of volunteers in our community who work to protect property and save lives each day. Our fire departments are the backbones to our communities, being there to support those in a time of need, providing shelter, education and a friendly face. While many think […]
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At approximately 340PM today, Waterville & District Volunteer Firefighters were alerted to a grass fire in the community of Chipman Brook. On arrival, a large field was mostly burnt off. There was active fire, but it was moving slowly and not rapidly spreading. Firefighters worked to knock down flames before reaching a neighbouring field. “Even […]
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Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Brooklyn Firefighters were dispatched to a report of an unknown fire in the community of St Croix. Additional 911 calls were received reporting that a barn was on fire along Highway 1 in St Croix. This prompted automatic mutual aid being dispatched from Windsor, Hantsport & Summerville Fire Departments to […]
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There is a Go Fund Me Page started in support of the family of Greg Misner. Greg is well known in our fire community for his attention to detail when it comes to polishing up fire apparatus. He was recently hospitalized with double lung pneumonia and placed in an induced coma. While he’s showing signs […]
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