Volunteer Captain Shelby Lendrum, and Founder & Executive Director of Camp Courage, Captain Andréa Speranza were both recognized at the hfxgov 2024 Volunteer Awards Event.

Congratulations to you both!

Thank you Summit Academy for including us, along with a number of other fantastic organizations and individuals.
This was a lovely initiative from your grade 8 and 9 students.

Today we recognize and thank the administrative professionals behind the scenes at HRFE, as well as the many administrative professionals in the community we serve.

Without our administrative team and their dedication to public service, the work we do would not be possible.

Please note that the fire near Robie Street & St Albans Street is out. Residents and businesses near the fire should still keep windows closed and air exchangers turned off until air quality conditions improve in the coming hours as a precaution.

Traffic Advisory: Avoid the area
Halifax Regional Police is on scene assisting Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency with a fire in the area of Robie Street and Almon Street in Halifax.
The public should avoid the area. Residents are asked to close their windows and shut off air

Thanks to our Halifax Professional Firefighters who helped with the annual Progress Club Hfx event Girls Night Out. 🧯🚒🔥

Excited to be working with our partners from PFE, Halifax Parks & Recreation Halifax Public Libraries hfxgov and A49 on this important project that will include a new Halifax Fire Station #28. Stay tuned for updates #community

We are pleased to welcome Kara McCurdy, our new Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager.
Kara has over three decades of experience in both Structural and Wildland Firefighting, and experience working with local community groups in HRM on wildfire risk mitigation.
Welcome Kara!

Today, we remember the victims of the 2020 April 18 & 19 mass shooting and stand with their loved ones. Our hearts are with you all.
#NovaScotiaStrong

Nova Scotia remembers April 18 and 19, 2020. Please join us in observing a moment of silence at noon today and tomorrow, to remember those lost, honour the survivors and reflect on the events of four years ago.

Congratulations to the communities of Westwood Hills and Mason's Point for being recipients of the Wawanesa Insurance and FireSmart Canada Community Wildfire Prevention Grants!

#CommunityRiskReduction #FireSmart

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The hfxgov Halifax_Police Emergency Response Communicators bring dedication and professionalism that are vital to our operations and community safety. Thank you for being our heroes behind the scenes! #NPSTW

We celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week (Apr. 14 - 20) by thanking our volunteer firefighters across the region for their dedication. We’re proud of our volunteers who give their time to help their community in the most challenging circumstances. brnw.ch/21wIPv4

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency celebrates National Volunteer Week (April 14 - 20) by thanking more than 525 volunteer firefighters from over 90 communities across the region for their dedication.

Learn more at brnw.ch/21wILSj

Every second is critical when an emergency vehicle is responding to a call. Motorists, do you know what to do when encountering an emergency vehicle with its sirens blaring & lights flashing during your commute? #SlowDownMoveOver Learn more, visit: novascotia.ca/slowdownmoveov….

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the recent passing of Captain William (Billy) Marr.

A lovingly crafted tribute from his family is available here:
dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/hal…

Flags at our stations will be flown at half-mast until sundown, Sunday April 14, 2024.

We were happy to celebrate our newest Volunteer Graduates recruits at Bay View High School last night.
Congrats to these dedicated individuals serving communities from Black Point to Sheet Harbour.
Welcome to Canada's Oldest Fire Service. #VolunteerGraduation #CommunityService

Autism Acceptance Day is dedicated to promoting understanding, acceptance, inclusion for everyone in the autistic community. There are many different ways to view and interact with the world. Visit Autism Nova Scotia and Autism Canada for more information. #InclusivitySavesLives

Last month, volunteer members at Station 40 in Dutch Settlement were pleased to get together to celebrate the retirement of member Firefighter Pat Pickles who was retiring after 32 years of dedicated service.
Sincere thanks, Firefighter Pickles, for your service!

March 31st is International Trans Day of Visibility.
We applaud the courage & resilience of the trans community.
As first responders ensuring safety for everyone is part of our mission and we strive to be inclusive in all we do.

#CommunityRiskReduction #InclusivitySavesLives