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Have you tested yours this month? Press the test button to check the battery, sensors, and speaker. If it doesn’t beep loudly, replace the battery or unit. A working alarm can save your life. Test it monthly. Learn more: halifax.ca/safety-securit…

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The Halifax Regional Police Integrated Emergency Services (IES) dispatch team is vital to our operations and community safety. Their work is a critical component of every call, and we thank them for their service!

By-law M-200 requires landlords to provide working smoke alarms in all rentals. If your unit has fuel-fired appliances, a CO alarm is required too. If you’re missing one, contact your landlord. If unresolved, call 311. Learn more: halifax.ca/home-property/…

Don’t wait for the chirp. Replace your smoke alarm batteries yearly. Replace alarms with built-in batteries after 10 years. Keep your alarms powered. Your safety depends on it. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wS2bc

Smoke alarms expire. Check the date—if it’s over 10 years old or doesn’t beep when tested, replace it now. Hardwired alarms should be replaced by a licensed electrician. A working alarm saves lives. Learn more: halifax.ca/safety-securit…

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend! A special thank you to our firefighters and those working this long weekend to keep things running in our community.

The Residential Rental Registry helps make rental units safer by flagging fire safety issues. Every unit must have a working smoke alarm. If yours is missing or not working, tell your landlord. If it’s not fixed, call 311. Learn more: halifax.ca/business/doing…

Don’t remove or disable your smoke alarm. - Never remove batteries or unplug alarms. - Use photoelectric alarms to reduce false alarms. - Install alarms at the recommended distance from kitchens and bathrooms. Learn more: halifax.ca/safety-securit…

Follow these five steps of fire safety: 1. Install smoke alarms inside bedrooms, outside sleeping areas, and on every level. 2. Test alarms monthly. 3. Replace batteries yearly. 4. Replace alarms every 10 years. 5. Never tamper with alarms.

Today we recognize and thank the administrative professionals behind the scenes at HRFE, as well as the many administrative professionals in the community we serve.

National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3, 2025. This year's theme is Volunteers Make Waves. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency proudly recognizes the dedication and impact of our volunteer firefighters. Thank a volunteer firefighter this week. Visit brnw.ch/21wSfy1

Briana from our Fire Prevention team reminds everyone to use ‘Before You Burn’, the municipality’s online tool, before lighting a fire. The tool is updated daily at 2 p.m. and provides clear info on whether burning is allowed and safe in your area. beforeyouburn.halifax.ca

This Asian History Month, we celebrate the contributions of Asian Canadians and how they've shaped the municipality and fire service through culture, contributions and advocacy. Despite past and present discrimination, their diversity and resilience strengthen our community.

National Volunteer Week is April 27 - May 3, 2025. This year's theme is Volunteers Make Waves. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency proudly recognizes the dedication and impact of our volunteer firefighters. Their service creates ripples of change in every community they protect.

It's Safety and Health Week! Safety and Health Week is for everyone. For tips and resources about practicing fire safety, please visit: halifax.ca/safety-securit…. To learn more about Safety and Health Week, visit ccohs.ca/events/safety-….

Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency reaffirms our commitment to reconciliation by working together with our communities and Indigenous partners to honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit+ people who are no longer with us.

Happy Mother’s Day! Sending out a big thank you to all the moms and everyone who steps up to mother those around them. Whether you’re working today or celebrating, you’re in our hearts. #MothersDay #ThanksMoms

HRFE honours and acknowledges the resilience and strength members of 2slgbtqia+ communities bring to the workplace and commits to the elimination of all forms of discrimination.

Sending out a huge thank you to the paramedics that we work with everyday. Your dedication to patient health and safety is evident on every call. #ParamedicServicesWeek

Did you know that Victoria Day is not a permitted holiday for fireworks under the noise by-law? In some cases, exemptions are permitted. To learn more, visit: brnw.ch/21wSL7F