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…
From the Firehouse – August 2020
This monthly report is sponsored by: SHUBENACADIE: Here is a look at the calls for the month of August 2020. Participating fire departments from Shubenacadie; Stewiacke; Nine Mile River; Enfield;…
From the Firehouse – July 2020
MILFORD: Local fire departments were a tad bit busier during the month of July as the sounds of their people went off on their pagers and their I Am Responding…
Good Samaritans applauded for assisting crews douse Enfield fire
ENFIELD: Residents are being praised for their assistance to firefighters in extinguishing a fire that was approximately 100 feet in diameter on Horse Island, located in Little Grand Lake, on…
From the Firehouse – June 2020
KENNETCOOK: It was a slow month for many local fire departments mainly because there remain restrictions on firefighters responding to medical assists in conjunction with EHS due to COVID19. Here…
Oven fire, three car collision keeps Stewiacke firefighters busy
STEWIACKE: It was a busy night on June 18 for Stewiacke Volunteer Firefighters as they responded to a three car motor-vehicle collision and a possible structure fire almost simultaneously. At…