Local first responders salute participants in Highway of Heroes
WELLINGTON: Local first responders came together Saturday to show their support and pay tribute as the annual Highway of Heroes ride made its way from 12 Wing Shearwater to the…
Community support helps local firefighters purchase equipment
MILFORD: Thanks to the community’s support, a local fire department has been able to add to its firefighting gear. Milford & District Fire Department have used some of the proceeds…
Water rescue training strengthens teamwork between Nine Mile River Fire, East Hants Ground Search and Rescue
NINE MILE RIVER: Members of the Nine Mile River Fire Department and East Hants Ground Search and Rescue put their water rescue skills to the test Tuesday evening during a…
Three Lockview High grads receive Station 41 bursaries
WAVERLEY: Three graduating students from Lockview High School are heading to post-secondary studies with a little extra financial support thanks to the firefighters of Station 41 Waverley. Ashlyn Allday, Kerr…
Funding applications open for emergency response organizations
EAST HANTS/HRM: Volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue teams, hazardous materials units and other emergency response organizations across the province can apply for funding through the Emergency Services Provider…
Firefighters quickly douse Lower Sackville structure fire
LOWER SACKVILLE: Firefighters from six departments responded to a possible structure fire in Lower Sackville on Monday afternoon. At 4:51 p.m., a call for the report of a house fire…
Heavy smoke conditions greets firefighters at Beaver Bank structure fire
BEAVER BANK: Firefighters were met with heavy smoke conditions on a late Saturday night structure fire in Beaver Bank. Firefighters from Station 48 in Beaver Bank, along with six other…
Canada’s Dream Jobs: Firefighters Among Most Desired Careers
CALGARY, ALTA.: A new study has revealed the jobs Canadians want to pursue most, and realtors have topped the list. The report by industrial engineering and system integration experts Vista…
Canada’s Dream Jobs: Firefighters Among Most Desired Careers
CALGARY, ALTA.: A new study has revealed the jobs Canadians want to pursue most, and realtors have topped the list. The report by industrial engineering and system integration experts Vista…
Firefighters complete Basic Firefighting course to become interior firefighters
ELMSDALE: Fifteen firefighters from East Hants Fire Service and three from Stewiacke fire participated in the Basic Firefighting course with fire control recently. By doing so, this completed the course…