April 16 – 22 is National Volunteer Week
Via HRFE April 16 – 22 is National Volunteer Week This year’s theme is Volunteering Weaves Us Together. We’re proud of our over 500 volunteers that support their community to ensure a safer Halifax Regional Municipality. Thank you! Info about volunteering halifax.ca/firevolunteers...
Darren Casey awarded the Queen’s Jubilee medal for actions taken at 2021 fire
**** Info provided Firefighter awarded the Queen’s Jubilee medal for actions taken at 2021 fire Darren Casey was the pump operator on 9 quint on the night of the Sackville drive mayday fire from feb 2021. Darren’s HRFE captain, Barry Bastow applied for the Queen’s Jubilee medal, on behalf of Darren and it was awarded the...
This is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Via HRP, and thank you to all workers “This is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. We salute our Emergency Response Communicators. They are the backbone of the work we do. Their daily support, professionalism and empathy for the citizens we serve are central to the functioning of Halifax Regional Police. Thank you”...
HRFE Capt Thompson on her 200th donation at Canadian Blood Services
Congratulations and thank you to HRFE Capt Thompson on her 200th donation at Canadian Blood Services, helping to save lives on and off duty (file photo)...
National Pet Day takes place every year on April 11
National Pet Day takes place every year on April 11 to focus on the love and companionship our critter family provides us every day of the year...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight- Baxter
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight- Baxter Approx Age: 7 years Gender: Male Site: Dartmouth Baxter Breed: Mixed Breed (22 kgs) Age: ~ 7 Years Gender: Male Neutered Kids:? 12 Years and up A little about me: Bouncy Baxter has not checked his birth certificate lately and thinks he is still a puppy. As an adult with...
Happy birthday, Siren!
Happy birthday from us! Via K9 Siren Facebook page Happy 2nd Birthday to K9 Siren part of Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Therapy Dog Team #therapydog #firefighters...
They’re coming back, and they’re pooped from their long flight
They’re coming back, and they’re pooped from their long flight! Osprey are Nova Scotia’s official bird. They are migratory, leaving for warmer skies in the fall and returning in the spring. DYK? Osprey are very territorial and return to their same nest every year. If a nest is moved or destroyed it can cause the...
Via NASA. Canadian to the Moon!
Via NASA. Canadian to the Moon! “Representing the @csa_asc on Artemis II to the Moon is @Astro_Jeremy, from London, Ontario. Jeremy Hansen was a fighter pilot before joining CSA, and currently works with NASA on astronaut training and mission operations. This will be Hansen’s first mission in space.”...
NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Lexi
**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Lexi Approx Age: 10 yearsGender: FemaleSite: Dartmouth Meet Lexi!Lexi has been enjoying some time in a foster home as shelter life can be a little overwhelming for a girl that prefers being with people and is looking to be the only pet in the home so she can have...