From the Firehouse – March 2026 calls
Brought to you by: NINE MILE RIVER: Here is a look at the fire department calls for the month of March 2026. The following info is provided from Milford fire;…
East Hants firefighters honoured for more than 500 years of service
UPPER RAWDON: Close to 570 years of firefighting service was recognized on Friday night during the Municipality of East Hants volunteer awards. The awards included recognition for long-service awards to…
From the Firehouse – Feb/March 2026 calls
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at some of the calls in February and March 2026 for local volunteer fire departments. The following calls are the ones…
New legislation strengthens fire protection across Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia has introduced the Support for Fire Protection Services Act on February 23, to strengthen fire services across the province. Under the new act, the Minister of…
Firefighters get hands-on training dealing with horses in case of an emergency
BELNAN: When Nine Mile River Volunteer Fire Department members get called to an emergency, they’re trained for a lot, but not every call involves people. That’s why the department spent…
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…