PHOTOS: Fire departments do the water shuttle
MILFORD: Firefighters from across East Hants and Colchester County took time away from their families to spend a few hours doing some water shuttle training in Milford on April 10.…
Firefighters battle intense heat at Hardwood Lands structure fire
HARDWOOD LANDS: A mid-morning fire in Hardwood Lands on April 9 caused extensive damage to a garage, with a shortage of firefighters initially and intense heat proving obstacles for crews…
From the Firehouse – March 2021
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at the March calls for volunteer fire departments in Milford; Indian Brook; Enfield; Elmsdale; Kennetcook; Shubenacadie; Stewiacke; Nine Mile River; and…
Neighbours, Indian Brook RCMP credited for limiting fire spread
INDIAN BROOK: Bystanders and members of the Indian Brook RCMP detachment are being credited by fire officials for their quick actions during an apartment fire in the community on March…
Enfield fire issues letter updating residents on agreement progress with HRM Fire
ENFIELD: The Enfield Volunteer Fire Department has issued a letter to residents in the HRM side of Enfield regarding the ongoing mutual aid negotiations with HRM Fire for coverage into…
Resident, pets escape early morning fire in Wellington uninjured
WELLINGTON: The lone occupant and two pets, a dog, and a cat, of a home on Highway 2 in Wellington escaped an early morning fire Feb. 11 uninjured, Halifax Fire…
HRM Fire begins firefighter recruitment drive
HRM: Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is launching its career firefighter recruitment drive. Do you want to make a difference in your community? HRFE is inviting applications for the…
Stewiacke Fire purchases new firefighting equipment
STEWIACKE: The Stewiacke Volunteer Fire Department has recently purchased several new pieces of equipment with the money fundraised through the 50-50 firefighter fundraiser. One of the new pieces of equipment…
MVC’s top call of 2020 for East Hants firefighters
EAST HANTS: Motor vehicle collisions was the top call of 2020 for local fire departments that provided data for the 2020 year to The Laker News. While we asked for…
UPDATED: From the Firehouse – Nov. 2020 calls
Brought to you by: NINE MILE RIVER: Here is a look at how much the “sound of their people” was heard by firefighters in East Hants communities of Enfield; Elmsdale;…