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…
Firefighters respond to vehicle fire in Miller Lake West
MILLER LAKE WEST: A vehicle fire sent fire crews to the scene off Perrin Drive on Monday night Nov. 24. The fire was in off a road at the end…
PHOTOS: Nine Mile River Fire hosts open house for the community
NINE MILE RIVER: A steady stream of residents with children stopped by Nine Mile Fire Department on a beautiful Saturday morning. The department held their annual Open House as part…
N.S. Firefighters School announces leadership transition; Executive Director retiring
WAVERLEY: The Nova Scotia Firefighters School has announced that Executive Director John Cunningham will retire from the organization effective October 31. Cunningham has been a familiar presence at the School…
HPFF answers questions asked about Middle Sackville apartment building fire
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: The Halifax Professional Fire Fighters (HPFF) answered numerous questions that came to them in the hours since the devastating apartment building fire on Hanwell Drive in Middle Sackville.…
HRM provides update on Middle Sackville apartment building fire
(This update was sent to media at 6 p.m. on Sept. 15) HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following update regarding the structure fire at an…
UPDATE: evacuation order lifted for homes near apartment building fire on Hanwell Drive
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Fire crews from multiple stations are battling a raging fire in a four-storey apartment building early Monday morning Sept. 15. The fire had crews responding shortly after midnight…
From the Firehouse – July 2025
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at the July calls for local volunteer fire departments. Call info has been provided by Milford Fire; Elmsdale Fire; Kennetcook fire;…