Milford, Shubie, Stewiacke fire food drives for Shumilacke a big success
MILFORD: Three fire departments teamed up last weekend to make a big splash in helping those in need this holiday season. At two separate food drives, all in support of…
Firefighters in Milford giving Santa a hand collecting Letters to Santa
MILFORD: Santa has spoken with firefighters with Milford & District Volunteer fire department, and asked for their help. The Jolly Old Elf from the North Pole asked the fire department…
Milford Rec adds life-saving AED with community training session
MILFORD: A new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is now available 24/7 at the Milford Recreation Hall, a move local organizers say could one day save a li,fe. The community gathered…
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;…
Volunteer firefighters honoured for close to 300 years of service
NOEL: Seven volunteer firefighters were recognized during the Municipality of East Hants Volunteer awards. The awards were held May 2 at the Noel Fire Department. Besides the volunteer awards, long…
From the Firehouse – March 2025
Brought to you by: LANTZ: It was a busy March for volunteer firefighters with local departments. Here are some call info details as provided by the departments participating which includes…
Fire destroys Grand Lake home; woman gets out with minor injuries
GRAND LAKE: Firefighters battled the frigid winter weather at a house fire late on Monday night in Grand Lake. Shortly before 10 p.m., fire crews from Station 42/43 Wellington/Grand Lake…
Medicals, mutual aid request top responses in 2024 for local fire departments
LANTZ: The year 2024 saw local volunteer fire departments attend more than 1,500 calls as reported by each department. The total comes from the top call info provided to The…
Milford Fire urging residents to ensure smoke alarms working
MILFORD: Check your smoke alarm to ensure they’re working. That’s the message from Milford & District Volunteer Fire Department as Fire Prevention Week nears Oct. 6-12. This year’s theme is…
Quick response by firefighters keeps residence safe from garage fire
MILFORD: Seven fire departments responded to a structure fire in Milford late on Tuesday afternoon Sept. 3. Milford Fire Deputy Chief Ken Moxsom said that crews were paged out at…