NS SPCA Adoptable – Skitty
**** Via NS SPCA NS SPCA Adoptable – Skitty Meet Skitty! This sweet senior lady of 14 years young is currently in foster care, and here’s what her foster family has to say about her: “Skitty is the ultimate cuddle buddy! She loves to play, purr, and give headbutts. While she needs a little time...
As we draw closer to spring, Hope for Wildlife has injured and orphaned wildlife on their minds! Report an injured animal
As spring draws closer, many of are excited for warmer weather, longer days and no shovelling of snow. But as we draw closer to spring, Hope for Wildlife has injured and orphaned wildlife on their minds! Report an injured or orphaned animal to Hope for Wildlife (any time of year!) **** Via Hope for Wildlife...
DYK? HRFE crews are also equipped to help our fur babies in distress too! And St John’s Ambulance offers pet first-aid!
We all know that the HRFE members are trained very well as MFR (medical first responders). From structure fires to car accidents, the need to be able to quickly and professionally assist the injured is a daily occurrence. (A cat is unhappy but alive as he receives oxygen after being rescued from a house fire)...
In photos – Things are looking up as HRFEs 12 company (Highfield Park) took to some cooperative aerial training today
In photos – Things are looking up as HRFEs 12 company (Highfield Park) took to some cooperative aerial training today 12 company, which consists of an engine, midmount aerial and Tactical unit, headed out today to get in some practical training, using individual and cooperative techniques required in structure fires. Engine 12 took in hose...
COLD DIPS FOR HOT MEALS! Darkside Dippers take the plunge to serve up hot meals!
Darkside Dippers take the plunge to serve up hot meals for those in need! **** Info via Darkside Dippers FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD. COLD DIPS FOR HOT MEALS! Join us as we help serve hot meals to families in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia one polar dip at a time. In support of The North Grove Community...
Celebrated Canadian wildlife rehabilitator, Hope Swinimer, returns to Cottage Life with Hope for Wildlife: The Next Generation
**** Via Hope for Wildlife Renowned Canadian Wildlife Rehabilitator Hope Swinimer Returns to TV Screens with Hope for Wildlife: The Next Generation, Premiering March 4 During Cottage Life’s Nationwide Free Preview Event The highly-anticipated new season spotlights urgent wildlife threats, including the climate crisis, population growth and disease outbreaks Hope for Wildlife: The Next Generation...
The RCMP’s 2025 Name The Puppy Contest has begun!
**** Via RCMP Unleash your creativity! The RCMP’s 2025 Name The Puppy Contest has begun! Kids from every province and territory in Canada are invited to take part and send in creative names that reflect the important role these dogs will have in their careers as Police Service Dogs. This year all names must start...
A note from Fire Chief Ken Stuebing regarding Bloomfield fire
**** Via HRFE A note from Fire Chief Ken Stuebing regarding Bloomfield fire I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated firefighters, support and management teams for their exceptional efforts in responding to the recent fire at the Bloomfield Centre and the many other incidents during a stormy weekend. In challenging and arduous...
Understanding Our Alarm System: How We Respond to a Structure Fire
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Understanding Our Alarm System: How We Respond to a Structure Fire We’ve received a lot of questions about how we respond to fires in Halifax. Here’s a breakdown of what happens when a structure fire in the urban part of our city escalates to a third alarm: 🔺 Initial Response...
Official statement from the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters regarding the 3rd alarm fire on Agricola Street overnight
**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Official statement from the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters regarding the 3rd alarm fire on Agricola Street overnight Our members battled extreme cold and challenging conditions while also responding to multiple other emergencies throughout the shift. Halifax Professional Fire Fighters responded to a 3rd alarm structure fire on Agricola Street overnight...