In photos – The Final Dip! The last dip of the season splashes down today as the Darkside Dippers took on the still chilly temperatures of Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!
In photos – The Final Dip! The last dip of the season splashes down today as the Darkside Dippers took on the still chilly temperatures of Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! The brave took on the chill today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote...
Their last shift ends with a last ride and celebratory gathering for two HRFE members whose last shift ended this morning!
Their last shift ends with a last ride and celebratory gathering for two HRFE members whose last shift ended this morning! “Captain Paul Clark and FF/Engineer Larry Rafuse retired together out of Station 45 (Fall River) on B Platoon. Paul began his career on March 18, 1991, starting out in Cole Harbour and serving our...
After decades of dedicated service, #hfxfirefighters Captain Paul Clark and FF/Engineer Larry Rafuse are retiring together today out of Station 45 (Fall River) on B Platoon
Thank you for your service! **** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters After decades of dedicated service, #hfxfirefighters Captain Paul Clark and FF/Engineer Larry Rafuse are retiring together today out of Station 45 (Fall River) on B Platoon. Paul began his career on March 18, 1991, starting out in Cole Harbour and serving our communities for 34...
The mighty Osprey are coming home!
A familiar face has returned to Russell Lake, and many more will be back soon! Nothing screams “spring is here” as NS official birds, the fishing Osprey, begun to return home to their familiar nests. These migratory birds winter as far away as Mexico before coming home to mate and raise their young across the...
With the development of the newly built highway 102 proposed to connect into the city via Bayers Rd, it was deemed necessary to add emergency coverage for the increase in traffic as well as the growth within the West end
**** Via Halifax Fire Historical Society With the development of the newly built highway 102 proposed to connect into the city via Bayers Rd, it was deemed necessary to add emergency coverage for the increase in traffic as well as the growth within the West end of the city. Construction began in 1957 with then...
Some of our members are now into Week 2 of a 4 week training program designed to qualify #hfxfirefighters as Rescue Technicians on our Technical Rescue Team
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Some of our members are now into Week 2 of a 4 week training program designed to qualify #hfxfirefighters as Rescue Technicians on our Technical Rescue Team Last Friday’s scenario wrapped up the first week of high-angle rope training with a simulated rescue of an injured hiker. These skills are...
In photos – The HRFE has received a new mobile toolbox for wildfire and structure protection: the S. P. U. (structure protection unit)
In photos – The HRFE has received a new mobile toolbox for wildfire and structure protection: the S. P. U. (structure protection unit) Arriving today from WASP, a BC based wildfire company, thus mobile unit is loaded with modern and ready to go tools for fast and easy deployment and with homes and property a...
Today we celebrate progress in our efforts to create an inclusive fire service
**** Via HRFE Today we celebrate progress in our efforts to create an inclusive fire service At the same time, we know Indigenous peoples and racialized and religious minority communities continue to face racism and discrimination every day. We re-commit to work to ensure all people are respected and have equal access and opportunity to...
Never forget, Skyler Blackie
**** Via Truro Professional Firefighters Never forget, Skyler Blackie LODD March 20,2019 . –...
Happy World Frog Day!
**** Via Museum of Natural History Happy World Frog Day! Any day to celebrate frogs is a great day to us. Nova Scotia is home to eight species of frog and toad. Our amphibians are good indicators of ecological health and they all play important roles in the ecosystem. Frogs will soon be emerging to...