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Ladder Truck 118 crossing the Brooklyn Bridge 15 yrs ago. The entire company died that day
#343
#NeverForget
#RIP
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Exhausted but still fighting in the
#ymm
.Protecting their communities with everything they have.We tip our hats!!
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Thank you to all the members working under tremendously difficult conditions as well as all those off duty who answered the full emergency recall of staff to help get things under control, quite the day in HRM
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We’ve lost a Brother, a father, a friend, a firefighter, and a mentor. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic loss. 💔. Take care of yourself and check in on those close to you. Always tough, especially this time of year. 😔
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Today we give our Brother Sam London his final send off.While on vacation with his family,he tragically drowned doing what any parent or firefighter would do. This is what a hero looks like. RIP Brother, we will take it from here
#HpffAlwaysOnDuty
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We are saddened to hear about the very sudden and unexpected passing of Sub.-Lt Abbigail Cowborough. She dedicatedly represented us as a Piper in our band. She served our country with pride and dignity. Our thoughts and condolences are with her friends and family.
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Thank you 🙏
The PC-12 and first Scooper team have landed in Nova Scotia! We are ready to join the fight and are proud to be working alongside the crews already battling these intense wildfires!
#NS
#NSFire
#NovaScotia
#NovaScotiaFires
#nswildfires
#canada
#montana
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Things have calmed down dramatically from earlier today. Well done to all involved! 👏👏
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Quick shout out to our
@hfxfire
@HfxRegPolice
dispatchers who’ve been working especially hard the past couple of days . It hasn’t been easy for you folks.
Thank you!
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Our deepest sympathies and thoughts to the family, friends and community who are effected by tonight’s tragedy in Spryfield. We are very proud of the efforts made by our members, they served the community honourably this morning.
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You will never be forgotten. You were a great firefighter and a better person. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family, friends and community. RIP Sam, you are our hero, we’ll take it from here.
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Look who visited station 17 in Cole Harbour!
#sidneycrosby
brings the Stanley Cup to todays parade. Happy Birthday Sid! You do us proud!
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One of these two guys will never forget this day! The other is Sidney Crosby.
@penguins
#HRM
#classact
@TimHortons
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Two of the most famous
@TimHortons
employees ever dropped by HRM Station
#3
today. Two classy Nova Scotians
#welldone
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Today our hearts ache for the Barho family. 7 young lives that will undoubtedly affect so many of our past, present and future members for decades to come. May they RIP.
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Full emergency recall of all available staff
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It’s with tremendous sadness we announce that Captain Bill Marr
@HockeyTrainer77
has passed away after a lengthy
#cancer
battle. Our thoughts are with his Family, Friends and those close to him. LODD Funeral details will be shared once finalized. RIP Billy 💔
@IAFFCanada
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Thank you for the kind thoughts. We are honoured to serve our community. We are tremendously proud of the efforts made by crews responding to this tragedy and we want to acknowledge the crews that are on duty today. Your Halifax Professional Firefighters are always on duty.
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Today we gather to honour our fallen brother, Captain Billy Marr. Strength in numbers, let’s show our support and love for the family. Service is 2pm Woodlawn United Church, Uniformed members step off at 1:30pm to escort Billy to the church.
@IAFFofficial
@IAFFCanada
@appffa
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A quick response by our
@HFXFirefighters
ensured damage was minimized at a fire this evening. Our
#firefighters
didn’t stop there - taking extra time to sign a young girl’s cast and hand out helmets. We’re proud to be apart of our community, keeping our neighbours safe.
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Thank you for the kind words and recognition. 13 hrs of driving is a small price to pay when you consider the loss suffered by the Roy family. The worldwide firefighting family mourns his death and we were honoured to be there. RIP Chris.
This is a patch from Halifax, Nova Scotia. I met the
@hfxfire
firefighters who drove 13 hours straight to show their support for Christopher Roy, Saturday.
Words can’t express how humbled I am by the love and support of the Fire Community from all over the world.
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An active member funeral today for Captain McKay. Cancer took him much to young, he was 51. Our deepest thoughts and sympathies to his family and friends.
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Another busy shift and there’s still plenty of shift left 🥵🥵
Proud of the crews putting in the work to keep everyone safe 👊🚒
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#RESPECT
👊
One last thing. Another huge shoutout to all the firefighters, DNR, dispatchers, logistics, mechanical, other support personnel, allied agencies, and others who responded this week. Every call got answered, many lives and much property were saved due to this work. BZ to you all.
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Today is Captain Ola Legere’s last day of work at 3 station
@hfxfire
. Ola is retiring after 31.5 years of service to HRM. Wishing Captain Ola a long, healthy, happy retirement 🎉
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Laddertruck 118 on their very last run,They all died later this day.We humbly stand and tip our caps to them.
#FDNY343
#NeverForgotten
#911
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A tip of the hat goes out to the RCMP all across Canada but specifically here in Nova Scotia. Today’s active shooter certainly reminded everyone how dangerous your jobs just really are.
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Captain Bruce MacDonald who’s retiring today from D platoon, station 7 after 36yrs of service to HRM.
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement 🎉 🚒. Pictured is Bruce with his crew from 7Quint
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Captain Greg Hebb who’s retiring today from C platoon, station 9 after 35yrs of service to HRM.
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement 🎉
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Today we said goodbye to one of our Brothers. He left us much to soon. Rest easy Brother, we will take it from here. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to his Family and Friends.
A sad day as firefighters, friends and family gather in Dartmouth for the funeral of fallen firefighter Kyle Currie, who passed away last week. The march was escorted by HRP and included the pipes and Drums, honour guard, and colleagues.
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Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to the family, friends of Constable Heidi Stevenson. Putting your own life up as collateral for the lives of complete strangers defines heroism. RIP Constable Stevenson.
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The past week has been a busy one for our crews to say the least! Although we’re tired and beat up we will be there if you need us. Our business is 24 hrs, 7 days a week and 52 weeks a year. Again, we’re so proud of the crews our efforts make day in and day out!
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Coming home from an exhausting 24 hr Christmas Day shift to hugs from family & loved ones is recharging!We thank all of our members for their tireless dedication and commitment.A big tip of the hat to our loved ones that make things work while we are in stations for the holidays
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We would like to thank the community for their kind words of praise and concern surrounding a hectic day yesterday. We can confirm that all three members that were injured in yesterday’s fire are resting at home,full recovery expected.
#closecall
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🚒 We’re excited to officially reveal our new logo after months of work! Big thanks to
@IAFFofficial
for their graphic design assistance & the Union Fire Club Pipes & Drums for letting us use their tartan. This logo represents our commitment to our members & community.
#NewLogo
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This photograph says more than a million words. Respect, honour and tradition are some of the cornerstones of the first responder community. We’re so proud of our members that travelled to represent HPFF at the funerals in Fredericton.
#RIP
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Professional Firefighters from across Nova Scotia attend the introduction of a bill to improve presumptive cancer coverage for all Nova Scotian Firefighters
@IAFFNewsDesk
@IAFFCanada
@NSLeg
@NSNDP
@NSLiberal
@nspc
@hfxfire
#HpffAlwaysOnDuty
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The
@HumboldtBroncos
tragedy is felt here in Nova Scotia. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to those that are impacted. We also stand and tip our hats to all the first responders attending this incident, it’s a call none of us want to ever experience.
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Huge congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Julie Martel on her 🥇 Gold in the World Police and Fire Games in
#Winnipeg
MB. Julie won the Women’s Half Marathon! Way to go Julie 👊💪🏃♀️
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Captain Cyril Fraser who retires today after 30+ years of service to HRM. Capt. Fraser retired from D platoon, station 13 in downtown Dartmouth. Wishing Cyril a long, healthy, happy retirement 🥳🚒
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Captain Dave Cameron who’s retiring today from A platoon, station 12 after 33yrs of service to HRM.
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement 🎉
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This morning we pause to remember and honour those who lost their lives on 9/11, 19yrs ago today.
#343
#gonebutnotforgotten
@FDNY
🙏
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Today we are handing out care packages for those in need throughout the city.
#subbinginforhunger
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Great team effort last night on Charles street.Council keeping 13 Stn open, MGMT filling trucks to adequate staffing levels,firefighters picking children out of windows from burning home.Great work to all involved! One family certain to have a special Christmas as a result.
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This week Station 45 ( Fall River ) is now a “Core Station” this means that your Halifax Professional FireFighters will be staffing this station 24 Hrs a day, 7 Days a week for 52 weeks a year.
#HpffAlwaysOnDuty
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Remembering everyone that ran in while everyone else ran out. 343 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice.
#NeverForget911
#FDNY
#HpffAlwaysOnDuty
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Remember to slow down and move over when you see flashing lights, our families thank you ♥️
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Today, 20 new recruits were sworn in as Halifax Professional Fire Fighters. They’ll train until December, helping us move towards 24/7 career coverage in Hammonds Plains. Fire fighters in fire stations on fire trucks matter. 🚒
Welcome to
@IAFFofficial
Local 268!🔥
#UnionStrong
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Firefighter Engineer Bruce Spears on his retirement after a 30.5 year career!! Last shift today at 7 station.
We wish you a long healthy retirement Bruce! Thank you for your service
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This is 13Quint pulling up to the Charles St fire last night. Our members laddered the back and pulled an 11 year girl out. She is expected to make a full recovery. Tip of the hat to our members on scene. Please check your smoke alarm batteries!
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Merry Christmas HRM! A special tip of the hat to our members that went home this morning to their families at shift change and a very special tip of the hat to our members that are away from their families, working stations near you!
#HpffAlwaysOnDuty
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Today marks 20 years since we said goodbye to
@HFXFirefighters
Training Officer Norman Sears. His son Michael now proudly serves as a Technical Rescue Captain on B platoon and member of the Firefighters Union Executive Board. Cheers to Norm 🍻
#IAFF
@hfxfire
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Congratulations to our
@HFXFirefighters
hockey team on their big win in Moncton NB!! Well done 💪🏆👏
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We stand and salute all of those that served in our military, past or present. A special thanks to our members who have served, very special people. 11.11.11hr
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Thank you for your tireless dedication to keeping our community informed and advocating for firefighter safety. Your work has made a lasting impact. Take all the time you need - you’ve more than earned it. The fight for positive change will continue.
Good morning all:
Effective immediately, I have decided to take a break from the day to day operations of HRMFireNews. For most of a decade now, the operations of this fire news outlet have been an all-consuming every day commitment. One cannot do such things forever.
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Captain Tony Manning who’s retiring today from A platoon, station 14 after over 25yrs of service with CAF and 24 yrs serving HRM.
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement 🎉
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Today we are handing out care packages in our community to those in need as part of our Subbing in for Hunger program.
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Your “exciting” news or post is likely the worst day of someone’s life. Please stop and think before you make a social media post. Great message from
@RCMPNS
RCMP requests better social media etiquette from witnesses after fatal crash
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2021 brings new staffing to Sheet Harbour and a few promotions. Congratulations to our 4 newest Captains 🚒
@LeeannMeredith
,
@dewar_mac
,
@TriffJoe
&
@RyanEngels15
. Wishing you well in your new roles 👍🏼. Stay safe 👨🚒👩🚒🇨🇦
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🚨 Congratulations to the newest
@HFXFirefighters
! These fire fighters will be starting their careers in operations on Monday. Welcome to the
@IAFFofficial
, Local 268. We’re proud to have you on our team, ready to protect and serve our communities. Stay safe!
#ProudUnionMembers
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Congratulations and welcome to our 12 newest
@HFXFirefighters
with
@hfxfire
Wishing you all long, successful, healthy careers.
@IAFFofficial
@IAFFCanada
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Congratulations
@HFXFirefighters
Erica Gabriel on her recent promotion to Fire Prevention Officer. Wishing you plenty of success in your new role 🚒👏
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@HFXFirefighters
proud to represent
@hfxfire
at the
@HFXWanderersFC
1st responder game today with
@RCMPNS
@NS_DNRR
@HalifaxPolice
@EHS_NS
Thank you for the hospitality
@HFXWanderersFC
& congrats on the big win!!
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Thanks to all those who are away from their families at work over the holidays ❤️🚒🚑🚔🏥
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How do our good friends in blue make a donation to our Toy Drive? How do you one up a Fire Station full of toys? Well, this just happened!!!! Well played, well played!!
@dubehalifax1
@Q104Halifax
@HRPMountedUnit
@CKFESChief
@JMBlais1
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Enjoy the holiday HRM, your Halifax Professional Firefighters are in Station’s today away from their families just in case your family needs them.
#HpffAlwaysOnDuty
#LaborDayWeekend
#Labour
#UnionStrong
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Hey
#Halifax
, we know shoveling sucks, but… if you're able… could you do us a solid and adopt a nearby fire hydrant.
#adoptahydrant
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Natasha Prest on her promotion to Captain. Captain Prest left B platoon and started today on E platoon. Wishing you plenty of success in your new role. 🎉
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343 Firefighters kissed their families goodbye and went to work for the last time 12 years ago. Always remember.
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Just wanted to thank our many members that showed up hours early for their shift ensuring that they were there when the tones sound today.
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Some of our HUSAR Can Task Force 5 members are on the ground in Pictou County NS helping people post hurricane Fiona.
@IAFFCanada
@IAFFofficial
@HFXFirefighters
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
James White on his promotion to Captain. Captain White is leaving A Platoon and will be assigned to E Platoon starting next week. Wishing you plenty of success in your new role. 🎉
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
@Aliduale1
who’s retiring today from D platoon, station 58.
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement and success in your position as MLA
@nsgov
@LiberalPartyNS
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Firefighter Kevin O’Brien who’s retiring today from B platoon, station 14 after over 26yrs of service.
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement 🎉
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This morning we pause to remember the lives lost and reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
#NeverForgotten
@IAFFCanada
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Captain Dave McKenzie on his retirement. Dave served over 35.5 years with
@hfxfire
finishing his career at station 18. On behalf of all members of Halifax
#IAFF
Local 268, we thank you and wish you a long, healthy retirement 🎉🚒
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@HFXFirefighters
President & VP representing IAFF Local 268 and
@hfxfire
among the thousands of Firefighters in the LODD funeral procession for
@MTL_SIM
Firefighter Pierre Lacroix who died in the line of duty during a water rescue on October 17.
#Courage
#Sacrifice
#LODD
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Incredibly we have already had over $5000 in cash donations, big thanks to
@ninelocksbrew
&
@IBEW625
for their massive contributions!! That’s over $10,000 thanks to
@HFXFirefighters
cash match and it’s not even 9am!!!
@Q104Halifax
@globalhalifax
@hfxfire
#2020ToyDrive
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@HFXFirefighters
@hfxfire
Halifax Fire Pipes & Drums representing at the
@CanFirefighters
2023 memorial where one of our own, Capt Brian McKay is having his name added to the memorial wall in Ottawa
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Firefighter Engineer Samantha Meehan who retires today from Station 15, D platoon with over 30 years of service with
#IAFF
Local 268
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement!
*Photo Credit to
@HfxMda
*
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Congratulations Wade
Congratulations
@HFXFirefighters
Wade Grandy on your promotion to Captain today. Wishing you well on your new posting
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Your Halifax Professional Firefighters and
@Q104Halifax
officially kicked off this years toy drive today
@HFXMooseheads
game! Highfield Park station November 29 and 30 are this years toy drive dates. All proceeds go to
@parkerstreethfx
see you there HRM!
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Firefighter Engineer Steve Rogers who retired from Station 5, C platoon
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement
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Thank you Mayor
@MikeSavageHFX
This morning I had the honour of welcoming members of the Atlantic Provinces Professional Firefighters Association to Halifax. We are truly grateful for the important work that your members do in protecting our communities. Thank you.
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Welcome to our 20 newest
@HFXFirefighters
!! We wish you all long, healthy careers with
@hfxfire
. We know you’ll serve the citizens of HRM with
#pride
and
#professionalism
@IAFFNewsDesk
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Congratulations
@HFXFirefighters
President Brendan Meagher on receiving the 15th district Leadership Award at
#IAFF56th
convention.
@IAFFPresident
@IAFFGSTLima
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Merry Christmas! Please plan for extra travel time if you’re driving in the area today. The roads are greasy! A special shout out to all of our members that are away from their families and working stations today. Stay safe!
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A great story! Your Halifax Professional Firefighters train every shift to be as prepared as possible for calls like this. Great work by D Platoon 16 station crew!
#HpffAlwaysOnDuty
Headlines | Meeting the heroes: A family says thanks after toddlers life is saved
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Firefighter Engineer Dave Geldart who retires today from Station 3, C platoon with over 26 years of service with
#IAFF
Local 268
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement!
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
FF/ENG Eugene Jodrey who retired Dec 17th from B platoon, station 17 after 38yrs of service to HRM.
Wishing you a long, heathy retirement 🎉 🚒. Pictured is Eugene with his crew from 17E
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We are very proud of the efforts made by our crews at this tragic fire. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims. We would like to also remind our members that FFAP is available for any member that is looking for support .
Our hearts & thoughts are with the family & loved ones connected with today’s tragic fire in lower Sackville, and the emergency crews who tried desperately to intercedeJust returned from stations 8,9 &10 & reaching out to our crews from last night,we’re here if you need anything.
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September 11th 2001 changed the world forever. Today we pause to remember all those who lost their lives that day including the 343
@FDNY
and the many more since from 9/11 illnesses. May they rest in peace 🫡
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Your Halifax Professional Firefighters we’re honoured to hand out some medals at today’s Soul Sisters run.
#HpffAlwaysOnDuty
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Congratulations to
@HFXFirefighters
Mike Shannahan on his promotion to Captain. Captain Shannahan is leaving A Platoon and starts work on E platoon next week. Wishing you plenty of success in your new role. 🎉
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Your Halifax Professional Firefighters are humbled by the incredible support we have received over the last week. We would especially like to thank the people of the communities we proudly protect.Supporting us when we need it drives us to seve you better.
#HpffAlwaysOnDuty
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Nova Scotia Firefighters are well represented today at the
@NSLeg
Standing Committee on Human Resources pertaining to Firefighter Mental Health Support. Witnesses include
@HFXFirefighters
President,
@appffa
VP
@TriffJoe
&
@IAFFofficial
Member
@MikeDartmouth
along with
@FSANS2
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