Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Service
P.O. Box 1749 Halifax NS B3J 3A5

Services include general fire emergency with first responder medical and defibrillation capabilities. Members are trained in search and rescue in smoke-filled and hazardous environments, high-angle and water rescue, hazardous materials spill response and decontamination, first aid, CPR, firefighting, and vehicle extrication. Developing a rescue team with high-angle, confined-space, and water rescue capabilities. Resources include fire engines, aerials, rescue units, utility vehicles, water craft, a rehabilitation bus, and a command post. Publishes Feedline. Founded 1996. Consists of 440 career members, and 1100 volunteer members.

Record last modified: 2003-03-31