Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is Canada's oldest fire department. Fire Prevention & Safety Learn more Volunteer Firefighter Learn more Fire Stations Find a fire station near you. Fire Prevention Week This year Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6 - Oct. 12. Participate in one of our contests for your chance to win some fantastic prizes. Check before you burn View the Provincial Burning Restrictions Map for up-to-date information regarding burning restrictions. Always check before you burn HRFE Post Incident Analysis Wildland Urban Interface Fire May 2023 The terrible fire which occurred in Upper Tantallon in May and June of 2023 was a devastating and historic event. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency has completed an internal Post Incident Analysis report so that we may learn from this event. Wildfire monitoring and detection - FireScout pilot HRFE is piloting a new wildfire detection system with three specialized cameras positioned in Musquodoboit Harbour, Middle Sackville and Hammonds Plains monitoring for signs of fire using artificial inteligence. Firework Safety Whether it’s Canada Day, New Year’s Eve or any other celebration, residents are asked to be safe and consider attending professional fireworks displays instead of using consumer fireworks. Campfires in Municipal Parks Although our municipal Open Air Burning By-law allows for campfires in wooded areas, this does not apply to the region's parks as per By-Law P-600. Fire Safety Tip Sheets in Multiple Languages National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) printable and easy to read fire safety tip sheets in multiple languages. PUSH - Practise Using Safety at Home Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency wants to PUSH your buttons.
