A Warm Welcome to the Cornwall & District Fire Department
NEXT TIME YOU'RE BEHIND A VEHICLE WITH A VOLUNTEER
FIRE FIGHTER LICENSE PLATE, CONSIDER WHAT THAT MEANS:
COUNTLESS HOURS OF FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING AND MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING ... EVERY YEAR!
SO WHEN THAT TEXT OR PAGE COMES AT ANY GIVEN TIME ON ANY GIVEN DAY AND
FOR ANY GIVEN REASON – THEY'RE PREPARED TO COME TO OUR RESCUE.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS ALL ALONG THE SOUTH SHORE
...AND THE WORK THEY DO BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY. |
Latest News!
Posted: 14 February 2019
Why Nova Scotia Firefighters Always Carry Plush Toys
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Nestled in the back of most Nova Scotia fire trucks, in among the breathing equipment and first-aid kits, sit smiling teddy bears and plush fire dogs.
When an emergency call comes in, and the fire engines roll out, firefighters make sure they have stuffed animals with them.
"Every apparatus carries about two or three of the stuffed animals on our trucks", said Joel Campbell, acting captain with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency.
For more on this story, please click here. |
Posted: 12 February 2019
Nova Scotia Move Over Law
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Please obey this law and insure our safe return home to our families.
The province of Nova Scotia in a recent amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act has added tow trucks to the list of vehicles you must slow down and move over for when they along the side of the road with lights flashing, rendering assistance.
Here is the list type of vehicles the slow down move over law applies to:
(With emergency lights flashing when rendering roadside assistance on highways in Nova Scotia) |
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Ambulance |
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Police Vehicle |
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Fire Department |
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Chief or Deputy Chief of a Volunteer Fire Department when acting in an emergency arising from a fire or an accident. |
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Correctional Services |
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Department of Natural Resources
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Conservation Officers |
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Wild Fire Crew |
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Deputy Sheriffs |
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Motor Vehicle Inspection Officer |
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Motor Carrier Inspector Officer |
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Public-Safety Vehicle |
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Tow Trucks |
Posted: 22 January 2019
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Saturday, March 23, 2019
Dart Tournament
8:00 a.m.
(Call Randy 902-624-1563 to register) |
Posted: 12 November 2018
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MODL Calling for Volunteer Firefighters
Imagine the unimaginable. You discover a fire has started in the kitchen of the home you share with your spouse and children.
Before you have time to gather your thoughts, the fire spreads quickly up the walls.
You call 911.
For more information, please click the link below:
MODL Calling for Volunteer Firefighters |
Posted: 16 October 2018
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Winter Brush Burning
Winter Burning takes place from October 15 – March 15. Please check with your local Fire Department before burning; some municipalities require a burning permit year round.
For further information on Winter Brush Burning, please: click here  |
Posted: 07 March 2018
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Check Your Smoke Detectors
We as Firefighters would like to remind our residents to check your smoke detectors and all your safety devices in your home this weekend. If your device is 10 years old, it needs to be replaced. Replace your batteries in both your smoke and CO alarms for the safety of your home and especially your family. |
Posted: 04 November 2017
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Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
2.7 Million Canadian portable extinguishers recalled by Kidde.
For more information, please click the links below:
CBC News
Government of Canada |
Posted: 15 June 2017
For further information on keeping your home safe from wildfires, please click here .
Schedule of Events
The 2019 calendar of events is now available. Please click here to view...
Post Your Civic Number
On September 1st 2013, Municipal Council's Civic Address Bylaw came into effect, making it mandatory to post civic numbers and private road signs.
Without a civic number sign clearly visible, emergency response to yourself and your loved ones could be delayed. Emergency responders rely on a clearly visible posted civic number to find you more effectively and efficiently when you need help.
Typically, a number is assigned upon new construction. When the Building Official arrives for the first inspection (footing/foundation), they will assign a number and map (by GPS) the location of your building and this information gets sent to the Civic Addressing Coordinator to confirm and update the civic address system.
Renovation and addition projects will also require that you post your civic number, else the Building Official may not be able to issue a final occupancy permit.
How to install a civic number sign?
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The sign should have a blue background with horizontal white numbering, using reflective materials. |
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Be posted no further than 1 metre from the driveway and no further than 3 metres from the road's edge. |
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The sign height shall be no less than 1 metre above the travelled road surface. |
If a civic sign is not posted property, owners could face a fine of $227.41, and/or the municipality could arrange to post the civic number and place a lien on your property.
Existing civic number signs, prior to September 1st, that do not meet the bylaw requirements, will be allowed to remain as long as they are visible. Replacement of such signs will be required to meet the bylaw standards.
Do you live on a private road?
If you live on a private road, it is required to have a road name sign posted to ensure fast
emergency response service.
If you are unsure of your civic number, would like to name your private road, are unsure if your
road is listed; or have any other questions regarding civic addressing in the municipality, please
contact the municipal office at 902.541.1325.
For all the information, please download the following:
MODL Civic Numbers Brochure
MODL Posting Road Sign Fact Sheet
If you don't have a civic sign, or require a new one, your local fire department can provide one for you for only $19.00. Simply contact us and we'll do the rest.
Thank You for Your Ongoing Support!
The Cornwall & District Fire Department has 28 trained volunteer Fire fighters who serve the communities of Cornwall and Newburne. We're always pleased to accept applications for new members – fire fighting experience is not a necessity – we will supply training.
10 members are certified Advanced Medical First Responders, and we encourage applications from residents with medical backgrounds to join the MFR team.
Members attend a monthly meeting on the 1st Monday of each month and a practice on the 3rd Monday of each month. Training consists of: in-house, mutual aid with other local Fire Departments and Nova Scotia Fire fighters School and EHS facilitators for our MFR's.
Become a Fire Fighter and/or Medical First Responder
The department welcomes applications from all residents that would like to join our team of dedicated volunteers. Please visit our recruitment page for more details and to apply, or contact us at any time for more details.
Never been a fire fighter? No problem, because we'll supply the training to make you a great member! Are you interested in becoming a Medical First Responder and have no medical background? We'll supply that training as well!
Auxiliary
Their role is to raise funds for required fire fighting equipment and provide valued support to our communities through the Department they serve. They meet several times a year and welcome new members. Learn more about the department's auxiliary and how you can contribute.
Support the Cornwall & District Fire Department
You can help support the Fire Department in various ways:
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through membership as a fire fighter |
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through membership in the auxiliary |
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by attending fund raising events |
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by donating non-perishable food items for the Garden Party's "Country Store Wheel" |
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by donating hand-made baked goods for our Bake Sale |
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by donating items to the Flea Market (please NO clothing) |
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by offering to help during fund raising events |
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by making charitable cash donations * |
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by naming the Fire Department as a charity for memorial donations * |
* The Department is a registered charity and issue Official Tax Receipts as appropriate.
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During emergencies such as lengthy POWER OUTAGES, etc, the fire hall can be made available to residents of this fire district. |
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