In 2024, Halifax Professional Fire Fighters began training in the newly launched Open Water Rescue Program (OWRP) — a major step forward in strengthening public safety following the devastating floods of 2023 that impacted our communities. With more than 100 water rescues in HRM over the past four years, the need for advanced training has never been clearer. Working alongside Survival Systems Training in Dartmouth, our members completed a custom, adaptive program designed to build the skills and

At 7:39 PM this evening, Halifax Professional Fire Fighters responded to a reported structure fire on Shirley Street in downtown Halifax. 🧯🔥 Crews arrived within minutes to find flames on a second-storey exterior balcony. Nobody was home, but firefighters quickly entered the building, secured a water supply, deployed a line, and knocked down the fire before it had a chance to spread inside. 🚒💨 This is exactly why it matters that your community has full-time, career firefighters ready to resp