HRM announces Deryn Rizzi as new Chief of Halifax Fire & Emergency
HALIFAX: There will be a new chief at the helm of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency as of Aug. 17. After a nationwide candidate search, Deryn Rizzi will become the…
Statement from Minister Masland on death of Bridgetown volunteer firefighter
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Kim Masland, Minister of Natural Resources. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a volunteer firefighter from the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire…
N.S. to invest in firefighter equipment aimed at strengthening training, safety
HALIFAX: The Department of Emergency Management is investing in new firefighter training equipment to ensure firefighters across Nova Scotia have access to safe, modern and consistent training no matter where…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Firefighter fair provides fun for the community
MOUNT UNIACKE: The sun was shining down on this year’s Uniacke & District Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter fair & parade, creating a fun weekend for the whole family. The parade…
Recognizing retiring volunteer firefighter
FALL RIVER: A retirement celebration was recently held for Station 45 volunteer firefighter Norm Lavoie at the department in Fall River. Lavoie was retiring after 33 years as a volunteer…
‘Significant’ damage caused in Goffs house fire
GOFFS: A residence in the 2300 block of Old Guysburough Road sustained “significant damage” as a result of a mid-afternoon fire on July 31 in Goffs. At 2:30 p.m. a…
UPDATED: Firefighter Skyler Blackie remembered fondly
WAVERLEY: Skyler Blackie is being remembered as a favourite among parents and kids as a camp counsellor at the WJCC. Blackie, a former Fall River volunteer firefighter with Station 45…
UPDATED: Former Fall River volunteer firefighter passes away due to injuries
WAVERLEY: A former volunteer firefighter with Station 45 in Fall River, who was a career firefighter with the Truro Fire Service, passed away March 20 from injuries sustained in a…
VIDEO: Station 45 responds to a mvc on Hwy 102
Reporter Pat Healey captured Engine 45 responding to an mvc on Tuesday night as he was in Fall River for another assignment.