HRFE responded to a suspected carbon monoxide incident in an 18-unit apartment building on Albro Lake Rd
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters At 1:10 AM this morning, #hfxfirefighters from Stations 5 (Bayers Road) and 12 (Highfield Park) responded to a suspected carbon monoxide incident in an 18-unit apartment building on Albro Lake Rd in Dartmouth. Quick-thinking staff at Dartmouth General Hospital discovered elevated blood CO levels in a patient, prompting a call...
Questions have been asked about the toxicity and longevity of the Quinpool Road fire. The Halifax Professional Firefighters have answered!
Questions have been asked about the toxicity and longevity of the Quinpool Road fire. The Halifax Professional Firefighters have answered! Via the Halifax Professional Firefighters Why was the smoke so toxic—and why is it still burning? These are two questions being asked a lot since the Quinpool Road fire began over 36 hours ago. The...
HRFE is still engaged in active firefighting at 6380 Quinpool Road and the fire scene continues to release very toxic smoke
**** Via HfxAlerts Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency is still engaged in active firefighting at 6380 Quinpool Road and the fire scene continues to release very toxic smoke. All residents are being requested to stay away from this location for their safety. Homes and businesses in the area are being advised to keep windows /...
Public Health warns of potential exposure to hepatitis A in Bridgewater
**** NSHA Media Release Public Health warns of potential exposure to hepatitis A in Bridgewater Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of hepatitis A in the Bridgewater area. While the overall risk to the public is low, there may have been individuals exposed to the virus. Public Health is advising people who ate and/or drank...
Proper smoke alarm placement saves lives. Check your home today
**** Via HRFE Proper smoke alarm placement saves lives. Check your home today • Bedrooms: Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom. • Hallway outside of sleeping areas: Install one in hallways outside sleeping areas. • Every level: Ensure that alarms are installed on every level, including the basement. For maximum protection, install interconnected alarms in...
(Update) There is a Truro Police and Truro Fire Service presence in the area of the Colchester East Hants Hospital as part of an ongoing investigation
**** Via Truro Police UPDATE: The situation from this afternoon around the Colchester East Hants Hospital has been resolved. There is no danger to the public. The Truro Police Service thanks the public for its cooperation. – There is a Truro Police and Truro Fire Service presence in the area of the Colchester East Hants...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, April 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
Halifax agrees to cancer screening program for fire fighters, 20 new hires
**** Via IAFF Canada Halifax agrees to cancer screening program for fire fighters, 20 new hires A significant health and safety advance was approved unanimously by Regional Council in the wake of advocacy from IAFF Local 268 during recent budget deliberations. Councillors also agreed to add 20 fire fighters. Halifax, NS Local 268 is welcoming...
One year ago, we lost our brother, Captain Billy Marr, at just 46 years old to occupational colorectal cancer
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters One year ago, we lost our brother, Captain Billy Marr, at just 46 years old to occupational colorectal cancer. Billy was known for his strength, kindness, and dedication to the job. Today, we remember him and continue to push for early cancer screening and prevention for all fire fighters. Cancer...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...