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: 16 May 2020

Effective – Today Saturday, May 16, 2020 Immediate Family Bubbles – 2 immediate family bubbles (parents, siblings, aunt/uncle) can be created to reconnect – no more than two households can gather – you decide who but only one other family than your own and no additional visitors – One household can have another immediate family to get together in small groups – if you have two sets of grandparents, you are choosing one – Before starting the bubble, consider 3 things: age, occupation (essential worker or high contact with others), and health condition

Beaches Open – Beaches open for walks, paddling surfing can resume – maintain 6 feet

Outdoor Activities – Sport NS created rules and approved by PH for the following outdoor activities in the following Associations: Archery, equestrian, golf, paddling, tennis associations can begin effective tomorrow morning. Washrooms and change rooms can be open with enhanced protocols and cleaning

Recreational Boating – Recreational boating has never been closed down, can boat so long as you maintain social distance and only those on the boats are household members

Fire Ban – Extended – Fire Ban – still have a fire ban and it is extended until June 1 – NS can now have a fire in their back yard if an approved appliance, again only with the household members or their immediate family bubble

Posted: 10 April 2020

Annual Ratepayer's Meeting – Postponed Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Annual Ratepayers Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

Posted: 05 June 2019

Fire Department Asks Drivers To Slow Down After Close Call The Sable River Volunteer Fire Department is asking drivers to slow down around accident scenes after a recent close call. The incident happened the night of May 28 after a tractor trailer containing hazardous material rolled over off the 103.

For more on this article, please click here.

Re-Posted: 27 May 2019

Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions Please Burn safe! Please respect when domestic brush burning is allowed, allowed with restrictions, or not allowed at all. The map is updated daily and is easy to read. For the safe burning map in our county please visit: novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

Posted: 13 May 2019

Brush Burning Checklist Careless brush burning has been the cause of many wildfires. There are other alternatives to burning such as chipping and mulching. For more information please visit: novascotia.ca/natr/forestprotection/wildfire/firecentre/safe-debris.asp

Posted: 13 May 2019

Nova Scotians Reminded to be Tick-aware Nova Scotians are encouraged to enjoy the outdoors safely by learning to avoid the blacklegged tick bites that can cause Lyme disease. For more information please visit: novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20170518005

Posted: 24 April 2019

Chris Brothers Presentation

For those of you who haven't heard, Cornwall & District Fire Department was the winner of the Chris Brothers AED Giveaway. During "Heart Month" Bonnie Yates of our Auxiliary entered the "Chris Cares AED Giveaway". Because of her thoughtfulness and initiative we were selected to be this year's recipients of the AED and Training. Representatives of the department were given the life-saving device by Chris Brothers/Bonté Foods representatives during an afternoon presentation on Tuesday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cornwall & District Firehouse, 2588 Cornwall Rd., Mahone Bay, NS. The AED is a Fully Automated Public Use Lifepack CR Plus and comes with a wall mount and extra Adult, and Child pads.

The training included CPR/AED Level C. This is a fantastic opportunity that we have been gifted with and it would be a great time for anyone in our Auxiliary, Fire Department, and Community to be made aware that this AED will be placed in the upstairs of our Fire Station and training will be provided at a later date for anyone interested. While the Cornwall & District Fire

Department Auxiliary tirelessly works to provide its firefighters with the tools and equipment they need, budget provisions can sometimes prove constraining. It is Bonté's hope the AED will better equip the Cornwall & District with a potentially life-saving device for the community.

Posted: 24 April 2019

Firefighters Are Warning To Never Leave Bottled Water in Your Car

A battery technician with the Idaho Power Company was on lunch break when he noticed smoke coming from beneath the center console of his truck. The culprit, he was surprised to learn, was a bottle of water. "I looked over and noticed light was being refracted through a water bottle and starting to catch the seat on fire," said Dioni Amuchastegui in a video shared on the company's Facebook page on July 13. The evidence shows how dangerous leaving a plastic bottle in one's car on a sunny day can be: two burn marks were left on the seat of Dioni's vehicle. Firefighters are warning drivers about the hazard, too. In a test conducted by Oklahoma's Midwest City Fire Department, sunlight magnified by a water bottle reached 250 degrees, news channel KFOR reports. "The sunlight will come through, when it's filled with liquid, and act as a magnifying glass as you would with regular optics," said MCFD's David Richardson.

"It uses the liquid and the clear material to develop a focused beam and sure enough, it can actually cause a fire, a combustion," Richardson explained.

Posted: 21 April 2019

Here's What I'm Thinking: Credit Where Credit's Due – Peter Simpson

A Word on Our Emergency First Responders Rescue vehicles like this one at the Dayspring and District Fire Department transport medical first responders (MFRs), along with fully equipped medical bags, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), oxygen masks, backboards and other essential items, to medical emergencies and motor vehicle collisions. Often the MFRs arrive on scene ahead of EHS paramedics. I believe it's time I weighed in on the paramedic situation in the province, from my perspective as a volunteer firefighter and advanced medical first responder (MFR). For more on this article please click here.

Posted: 11 April 2019

The Red Cookbook ~ "Back By Popular Demand!"

Yes..... the Red Cookbook is back!! Originally published by the CDFD Auxiliary in 1997 as a fund raising project, this book is an exact reprint of the original (except for making a correction of two). Once again, all proceeds go towards the CDFD Auxiliary and, ultimately, the work and service of the CDFD. This book will allow another generation of cooks to enjoy the favorite recipes contributed by the Cornwall communities in 1997. Furthermore, this book serves as one of Cornwall's only souvenirs!! At $12.00 a book, this is a wonderful addition to any kitchen (and they make great gifts)! They can be purchased by contacting any Auxiliary member. Some members are listed here. Thank You So Much For Your Ongoing Support!!!

Posted: 11 April 2019

Heating with Gas or Oil

Annual Maintenance is Key. Furnaces require regular maintenance by a qualified technician. The National Fire Code of Canada (NFC) states that heating systems, including appliances, shall be operated and maintained so as not to create a hazardous condition. This means "as per the manufacturer’s instructions" and includes annual inspections of both the appliance and the chimney/venting system. For more information on Heating with Gas or Oil please click here

Posted: 25 March 2019

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Annual Ratepayers Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Posted: 25 March 2019

Portable Space Heater Safety Keep portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn. As the saying goes – "space heaters need space". The most common contributing factor to fires involving portable space heaters is placing the heater too close to things that can catch fire. For more information on Portable Space Heater Safety please click here

Posted: 20 March 2019

Wood/Pellet Stove, Fireplace Maintenance Fuel burning heating appliances should be inspected each year before use. Before use, all fuel burning heating equipment, including solid fuel burning appliances, should be inspected each year. If you do not feel comfortable doing your own inspection, cleaning and maintenance a certified professional can help. For more information on Wood/Pellet Stove, Fireplace Maintenance please click here

Posted: 14 March 2019

Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions Please Burn safe! Please respect when domestic brush burning is allowed, allowed with restrictions, or not allowed at all. The map is updated daily and is easy to read. For the safe burning map in our county please visit: novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

Posted: 14 March 2019

Campfire Safety March 15 – October 15 campfires are not allowed between 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information on Campfire Safety please visit: novascotia.ca/natr/campfires/

Posted: 11 March 2019

Chimney Maintenance Chimneys should be cleaned and inspected at least once a year. Heating equipment and venting systems should be cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified person. This is important even if you haven't even used your appliance since the venting system was last cleaned and inspected. For more information on Chimney Maintenance, please click here.

Posted: 11 March 2019

Spring Road Weight Restrictions to Begin

Spring weight restrictions on all provincial roads will begin on March 11, starting at 12:01 a.m. Restrictions begin at that time for Halifax Regional Municipality and the following counties, Annapolis, Colchester, Cumberland, Digby, Hants, Kings, Lunenburg, Pictou, Queens, Shelburne and Yarmouth. For more information on the weight restrictions, please click here.

Posted: 04 March 2019

Fire Safety During Winter Storms

During the winter season local fire departments can experience extreme conditions and significant snow fall – both of which can contribute to increased hazards in your home. To help keep you and your family safe during winter storms consider the fire safety tips listed here.

Posted: 04 March 2019

Safe Disposal of Ashes

Most wood burning appliances do not burn wood completely – small pieces of embers and charcoal are left, and, unless disposed of properly, pose a significant fire hazard. Ashes should be stored in a covered metal container placed outside and away from your home and any other combustibles. The only time ashes are safe is when they are completely extinguished. For more on this story, please click here.

Posted: 14 February 2019

Why Nova Scotia Firefighters Always Carry Plush Toys

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

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)

–	Ambulance
–	Police Vehicle
–	Fire Department
–	Chief or Deputy Chief of a Volunteer Fire Department when acting in an emergency arising from a fire or an accident.
–	Correctional Services
–	Department of Natural Resources – Conservation Officers – Wild Fire Crew
–	Deputy Sheriffs
–	Motor Vehicle Inspection Officer
–	Motor Carrier Inspector Officer
–	Public-Safety Vehicle
–	Tow Trucks

Posted: 12 November 2018

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

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

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

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

Is Your Home Fire Smart Every year many families lose their homes and possessions to the ravages of wildfire. Just 10 m of defensible space may save your Home! Please visit the site below for ways to ensure your house if fire smart: novascotia.ca/natr/forestprotection/wildfire/firecentre/fire-smart.asp

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 1^st 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?

–	The sign should have a blue background with horizontal white numbering, using reflective materials.
–	Be posted no further than 1 metre from the driveway and no further than 3 metres from the road's edge.
–	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 1^st, 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 30 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 – although not a necessity – we will supply training.

Members attend a monthly meeting on the 1^st Monday of each month and a practice on the 3^rd Monday of each month. Training consists of: in-house, mutual aid with other local Fire Departments, Nova Scotia Fire Fighters School and EHS facilitators.

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

The auxiliary has 13 members that meet several times a year and always welcome new members. Their role is to raise funds for required equipment and provide valued support to our communities through the Department they serve. 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:

–	through membership
–	by offering to help during fundraisers
–	by donating non-perishable food items for the Garden Party's "Country Store Wheel" (please pay close attention to expiry dates)
–	by donating hand-made baked goods for our Bake Sale
–	by donating items to the Flea Market (please NO clothing)
–	by making charitable cash donations *
–	by naming the Fire Department as a charity for memorial donations *

* The Department is a registered charity and issue Official Tax Receipts as appropriate.

Please Note: During emergencies such as lengthy POWER OUTAGES, etc, the fire hall can be made available to residents of this fire district by contacting your Chief or Deputy.