This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
**** Via HRFE This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week The Halifax Regional Police Integrated Emergency Services (IES) dispatch team bring dedication and professionalism that are vital to our operations and community safety. Their work is a critical component of every call we respond to, and we thank them for their service!...
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter?
**** Via HRFE Are you interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter? It’s one of the best ways to give back to your community while becoming part of an incredible team. To learn more, check us out at www.halifax.ca/firevolunteers ...
The last 48 hours have put first responders to the test
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Earlier this afternoon, the fire on Quinpool Road was officially declared out, bringing an end to nearly 40 hours of firefighting operations. We’re proud of the work our members put in over nearly two full days to bring that incident to a close. At 12:51 PM, HRM volunteer firefighters were...
Taking the time to talk to the community during an emergency
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters As we near the 36-hour mark of firefighting and demolition efforts on Quinpool Road, we want to take a moment to highlight a few bright spots from earlier in the operation Yesterday, a few young neighbours stopped by with their families to see what was going on. After asking what...
April 11th is National Pet Day!
April 11th is National Pet Day! National Pet Day celebrates the joy that pets bring into peoples lives and encourages people to help reduce the number of animals in shelters. Bringing humans and animals together helps make the world a better place. – ...
HRFE has officially been awarded Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International
**** HRFE Release News Release Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency earns international accreditation Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) has officially been awarded Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), a designation earned by only a select number of fire departments worldwide. Accreditation through CFAI is considered the gold standard in...
DYK? Just a stones throw away from Sullivan’s Pond, you’ll find a very subtle part of Dartmouth history – Remains of the Octagon House
DYK? Just a stones throw away from Sullivan’s Pond, you’ll find a very subtle part of Dartmouth history – Remains of the Octagon House Blink and you’ll miss it, two small stacks of stone flank a tree on Dahlia St. A closer look, you’ll see most of the word “octagon” carved in stone. Info from...
She’s back! Ethel the osprey is home
Reunited! And it feels so good! Ethel the osprey, beloved bird of Russell Lake, has returned to her nest after a long weekend nter away to the happy sqwaks of her lifelong mate, Oscar Check out the Osprey of Nova Scotia Facebook page to share info and photos, or just follow along, about the beautiful...
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...
Our first orphaned fox pup of the year arrived yesterday!
**** Via Hope for Wildlife Our first orphaned fox pup of the year arrived yesterday! He’s about 3 to 4 weeks old, and came in weighing 640 grams. Other than being moderately dehydrated and a bit on the thin side, he’s healthy. And he knows what he wants! He’s chewed right through some formula bottle...