Police charge woman after theft of a fire truck
HALIFAX: A 28-year-old woman has been charged by Halifax Regional Police (HRP) after a Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency truck was stolen on Monday morning Oct. 20. At approximately 5:10…
Firefighter 50/50 helps Nine Mile River firefighters upgrade safety gear
NINE MILE RIVER: Because of strong community support through the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 fundraiser, firefighters with the Nine Mile River Fire Department are now equipped with brand-new helmets that…
PHOTOS: Nine Mile River Fire hosts open house for the community
NINE MILE RIVER: A steady stream of residents with children stopped by Nine Mile Fire Department on a beautiful Saturday morning. The department held their annual Open House as part…
National Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 5-11
HALIFAX: National Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campaign highlights the importance…
N.S. Firefighters School announces leadership transition; Executive Director retiring
WAVERLEY: The Nova Scotia Firefighters School has announced that Executive Director John Cunningham will retire from the organization effective October 31. Cunningham has been a familiar presence at the School…
HPFF answers questions asked about Middle Sackville apartment building fire
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: The Halifax Professional Fire Fighters (HPFF) answered numerous questions that came to them in the hours since the devastating apartment building fire on Hanwell Drive in Middle Sackville.…
Grand Lake family getting boost after fire thanks to community
GRAND LAKE: A GoFundMe for a Grand Lake family who’s home was seriously damaged in fire earlier this month has started. Residents in the community are trying to help their…
UPDATE: evacuation order lifted for homes near apartment building fire on Hanwell Drive
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Fire crews from multiple stations are battling a raging fire in a four-storey apartment building early Monday morning Sept. 15. The fire had crews responding shortly after midnight…
Firefighters quickly knock down Mount Uniacke camper fire
MOUNT UNIACKE: Firefighters in Mount Uniacke quickly took care of a camper on fire early Wednesday morning. The fire call for the camper on fire on Uniacke Mines Road came…
From the Firehouse – July 2025
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at the July calls for local volunteer fire departments. Call info has been provided by Milford Fire; Elmsdale Fire; Kennetcook fire;…