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;…
UPDATED: Garage destroyed in Fletchers Lake fire; homeowner escapes unhurt
FLETCHERS LAKE: A garage that was attached to a home in Fletchers Lake was destroyed in an early morning fire that sent fire crew to the scene on Nov. 24.…
Station 45 volunteers donate to Lions Xmas Express
FALL RIVER: Volunteer firefighters with Station 45 Fall River are giving a little extra cheer this holiday season to those less fortunate in the community. The volunteer firefighters each chipped…
Residents voice concern over HRM Fire’s decision to cut payments to Enfield fire
ENFIELD: As of Jan. 1, 2021, residents in the Enfield, HRM and Oldham areas could have to rely on fire response from Station 45 Fall River, almost 20 kilometres away.…
From the Firehouse – Oct. 2020 calls
Brought to you by: NINE MILE RIVER: Here are the calls from local fire departments in Nine Mile River; Stewiacke; Indian Brook; Enfield; Elmsdale; Milford; Shubenacadie; Rawdon; Kennetcook; and Mount…
Fire Hall Photo contest celebrating 10 years; more than $15k to be won
NS: There’s over $15,000 available with random draws guaranteed in five regions. This is a key opportunity for firefighters to raise money and awareness of their needs—especially with so many…
From the Firehouse – September 2020 calls
This Column is brought to you by: INDIAN BROOK: Here is a look at how many calls are local volunteer fire departments responded to in the month of September. The…