Category: In The Spotlight

In photos – HRFE HAZMAT training took part with Brenntag in Dartmouth as a realistic scenario saw real strategy save the day! HRFE crews train for all scenarios, and today saw a complicated chemical spill put lives and environmental risks in play. Upon arrival, crews met with Brenntag staff to begin vital information gathering. They […]

**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Yesterday, our members had a special visit! Baby Ellie, who was delivered by these firefighters a few months ago, stopped by the station with her family. Seeing her grow and thrive is a reminder of the impact we have on our community.

In photos – You’ll see an eerie Glow along Oathill Crescent in Dartmouth, but don’t worry, the creatures of the night that roam here won’t bite… hard! The Halloween spirit is in the air and we will be looking for it along our journey! . . . . . . .   .

In photos – Darkness falls and tour stomach will churn when you cross this high energy yard if terror on Glenwood Avenue in Dartmouth! We revisited the bone chilling yard after sunset, a brave and risky move! As always, we will be looking for some fun, scary and bone chilling Halloween yards during our travels! […]

**** Via Bide Awhile Bide Awhile – Meet Starfire, Black Widow & Huntress – our newest companions looking for their forever homes! This trio of 3 year olds are all looking for quiet homes where someone is willing to give them the time and patience they need to adjust to their new lives. – If […]

In photos – Quit playing around, it’s only Halloween! This fun yard is back with a twist on Glenwood Avenue in Dartmouth. It’s a fun yard at night so we are coming back later for some bone chilling updates! . . . .   .

Great job! Via Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Keeping Bedford kitties safe! 8A on the job today, rescuing JJ the cat from a drain pipe Left to right: FF Bower, Lt Burns, FF Petrovsky (stn 58), FF Cameron, Lt March, Capt Mann

**** Via HRFE On September 30, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation This is a time to honour the survivors of residential schools and those who never returned home, as well as their families and communities. From 1867 to 1996, 140 residential schools operated across Canada, inflicting deep and lasting harm on […]

Congratulations to HRFE engineer Pryde who retires today with 36 years under his belt! He retired amongst friends and family at Stn 4 (Lady Hammond) Thank you for your service and enjoy the well deserved retirement! . . . . . . .

**** CNS Media Release Truth and Reconciliation Week Provides Opportunity for Reflection, Learning –—————————————————– Each year at this time, Nova Scotians are encouraged to recognize the province’s long-standing treaty relationship with the Mi’kmaq and deepen their understanding of truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada. Nova Scotia recognizes Monday, September 30, as Truth and […]