@hfxfire

Official account for Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency. Not monitored 24/7. Call 911 in an emergency. Follow us on Bluesky (https://xitter.cf/t.co/2glAkF7dcR).

 Halifax, Nova Scotia
halifax.ca/fire
Joined October 2010
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Thanks for staying connected. Updates we typically post to X will now be posted to Bluesky. Follow us @hfx-fire.bsky.social or access our Bluesky feed at halifax.ca/fire (no account or login required). We're also on Facebook. Learn more: halifax.ca/stay-informed
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The Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency incidents feed is moving to halifax.ca/fire on July 14, 2025. The new feed will support RSS, making it easy and accessible to subscribe using your preferred method—whether that's a dedicated RSS reader, email program, or another tool.
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Our Division Chief of Training, Vince Conrad, retires this month after 34 years of dedicated service. Vince's leadership helped shape the way we train our firefighters, and we are grateful for the lasting impact of his work. Thank you, Vince, and all the best in your retirement!
Chief Ken Stuebing presents Division Chief Vince Conrad with his ceremonial retirement axe. They are both standing in front of flags in the trailblazers boardroom.

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from left: Deputy Chief Dave Meldrum, Division Chief of Training Vince Conrad, and Training Officer Brian Rogers. Vince is holding his retirement certificate and ceremonial axe.

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This Canada Day, consider skipping backyard fireworks. They’re unpredictable, pose a fire risk & can cause distress to people & animals. If you do use consumer fireworks, check for burning restrictions, let neighbours know & follow safety guidelines. halifax.ca/fireworks
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Reminder: We’re gradually moving from X to Bluesky. -Starting July 2: Most updates posted to Bluesky. -Between July 2–14: X only used for major service impacts and emergencies. -July 14: We fully switch to Bluesky (hfx-fire.bsky.social). halifax.ca/stay-informed
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You're invited to join us and @HfxRegPolice for an open house and food drive on Saturday, June 28th from 1 - 3:00 p.m. Come tour the station, meet the crew, and enjoy a BBQ. Folks are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, which will be donated to Feed Nova Scotia.
A group of people are participating in a food drive event, with one person handing a jar of peanut butter to another. The background shows shelves with various items. Text on the image reads: "You're invited to an open house food drive event at Fire Station 8 on Convoy Run in Bedford from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28." Logos for Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Halifax Regional Police, and Feed Nova Scotia are displayed at the bottom.

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Thursday, June 26 | 3:55 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov for updates related to the wildfire response in the Porters Lake area.
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Reminder: We’re gradually moving from X to Bluesky. -Starting July 2: Most updates posted to Bluesky. -Between July 2–14: X only used for major service impacts and emergencies. -July 14: We fully switch to Bluesky (hfx-fire.bsky.social). halifax.ca/stay-informed
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Ostrea Lake wildfire is now under control. Size estimate is now 6 hectares based on walking perimeter and better visibility. 20 DNR firefighters still on scene with HRM Fire & Emergency. Work will continue on hot spots for a couple of days. This is our final update on this fire.
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Sunday, June 22 | 5:15 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov for updates related to the wildfire response in the Ostrea Lake area of Musquodoboit Harbour.
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The municipality will continue to provide updates on Bluesky at @hfxgov.bsky.social and @hfxgov on X.
hfxgov
@hfxgov22 Jun 2025
June 22, 5 p.m. - A comfort centre has been opened to assist residents impacted by the fire in the Ostrea Lake area located at the Eastern Shore Community Centre, 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour. Details: halifax.ca/home/news/comfort…
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HRFE, DNR, and RCMP are at Ostrea Lake responding to a forest fire. Residents on Ostrea Lake Road from the 600 block and adjoining roads to Hwy 7 have been evacuated. Eastern Shore Community Centre at 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour will be open as a Comfort Centre at 5p.m.
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DNR is fighting an out of control wildfire in Ostrea Lake Road area. Estimated at 35 hectares. We have 12 firefighters and a helicopter on the scene, along with local fire departments. @RCMPNS and @hfxfire managing some evacuations.
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@RCMPNS22 Jun 2025
Update 3 p.m. : Hwy. 7 is closed to traffic from Pond Rd. to Strike Ln. Avoid the area. Expect traffic delays as officers continue to assist with evacuations.
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Reminder: We’re gradually moving from X to Bluesky. -Starting July 2: Most updates posted to Bluesky. -Between July 2–14: X only used for major service impacts and emergencies. -July 14: We fully switch to Bluesky (hfx-fire.bsky.social). halifax.ca/stay-informed
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Fire has long been a part of many Indigenous Nations — used for ceremony, caring for the land, and passing on knowledge through generations. Let’s stand together in respect, celebration and continued learning.
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Today, we celebrate the diverse cultures, achievements, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Let’s stand together in respect, celebration and continued learning.
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We were thrilled to celebrate the newest graduates of our career firefighter recruit class this morning. Congratulations on your achievement and welcome to Canada’s oldest fire service!
Group photo of the HRFE June 2025 Career Recruit Firefighter class at their graduation ceremony. Firefighters are in their dress uniform, with flags behind them and two in the front row are holding ceremonial axes.

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You're invited to join us and @HfxRegPolice for an open house and food drive on Saturday, June 28th from 1 - 3:00 p.m. Come tour the station, meet the crew, and enjoy a BBQ. Folks are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, which will be donated to Feed Nova Scotia.
A group of people are participating in a food drive event, with one person handing a jar of peanut butter to another. The background shows shelves with various items. Text on the image reads: "You're invited to an open house food drive event at Fire Station 8 on Convoy Run in Bedford from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28." Logos for Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Halifax Regional Police, and Feed Nova Scotia are displayed at the bottom.

ALT A group of people are participating in a food drive event, with one person handing a jar of peanut butter to another. The background shows shelves with various items. Text on the image reads: "You're invited to an open house food drive event at Fire Station 8 on Convoy Run in Bedford from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28." Logos for Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Halifax Regional Police, and Feed Nova Scotia are displayed at the bottom.

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The incredibly dedicated all-volunteer crew at Station 48 in Beaver Bank celebrated their 60th anniversary with awards this past weekend. Always community focused, they hosted an open house event as well.
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