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About Our Department

Dedicated volunteers serving Red Islands with courage and pride

Our Story

District Number Ten Volunteer Fire Department has been a pillar of emergency response in the Red Islands community, standing ready to answer the call whenever our neighbors need us most.

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia's coastal region, our fire hall at 14799 Highway 4 serves as the central hub for emergency operations covering Red Islands and the surrounding rural areas. Our jurisdiction includes diverse terrain from residential neighborhoods to forested areas and coastal properties, requiring our team to maintain expertise across multiple emergency scenarios.

What sets us apart is not just our equipment or training—it's the dedication of our volunteer firefighters who drop everything when the alarm sounds. These are your neighbors, friends, and fellow community members who train regularly, sacrifice personal time, and place themselves in harm's way to keep everyone safe.

Every member of District #10 embodies the volunteer spirit: individuals who serve not for pay, but because they believe in protecting their community. This commitment to service is what makes volunteer fire departments the backbone of rural emergency response across Nova Scotia.

Fire Department Operations

Our Volunteer Team

Trained professionals dedicated to community safety

Leadership Team

Experienced fire officers who provide strategic direction, coordinate emergency operations, and ensure our department maintains the highest standards of service.

Firefighters

Certified firefighters trained in fire suppression, search and rescue, ventilation, and all aspects of structural and wildland firefighting operations.

Medical Responders

First responders with medical training who provide critical emergency care at incident scenes until advanced medical services arrive.

Fire Department Team

Commitment to Excellence

Our volunteers participate in regular training sessions to maintain and enhance their skills. This includes:

  • Weekly Training: Hands-on practice with equipment, tactics, and emergency scenarios
  • Certification Programs: Ongoing education in firefighting, rescue, and medical response
  • Physical Fitness: Maintaining the strength and endurance required for emergency operations
  • Community Engagement: Fire prevention education and public safety outreach
  • Mutual Aid Cooperation: Joint training with neighboring departments for seamless regional response

This dedication to continuous improvement ensures that when emergency strikes, Red Islands can count on a professional, prepared response team.

Equipment & Facilities

Professional tools for professional service

Modern Fire Apparatus

District #10 maintains a fleet of emergency vehicles equipped to handle various incident types across our service area.

Our apparatus includes:

  • Fire Engines: Equipped with water tanks, pumps, hose, and firefighting tools
  • Rescue Equipment: Hydraulic extraction tools, specialized rescue gear, and medical supplies
  • Safety Gear: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), protective clothing, and communications equipment
  • Specialized Tools: Thermal imaging cameras, ventilation equipment, and foam systems

All equipment is regularly inspected, maintained, and upgraded to ensure reliability when seconds count. Our team trains extensively with every piece of apparatus to ensure safe, effective operations.

Fire Department Equipment

Fire Hall

Our fire hall serves as the operational center for District #10, housing our apparatus, equipment, and training facilities. The facility provides space for vehicle maintenance, equipment storage, training exercises, and administrative operations.

Location:
14799 Highway 4
Red Islands, Nova Scotia B0E 3B0

Service Area

District Number Ten provides fire protection and emergency services to Red Islands and the surrounding rural communities in Richmond County, Nova Scotia. Our coverage area includes residential properties, commercial buildings, forested areas, and coastal regions.

We also participate in mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire departments to provide seamless emergency coverage across the region.

Registered Charity Organization

District Number Ten Volunteer Fire Department is a registered Canadian charity, recognized for our nonprofit emergency service and community protection mission.

CRA Registration Number: 891529968RR0001

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