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Today in 1883, a Halifax Alderman tabled a motion to have the Recorder prepare an act for the Legislature, authorizing the City Council to organize a paid fire department. It would eventually materialize, 13 years later. #hfxfirehistory #firehistory #onthisday
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Fyrman ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ’จ retweeted
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Kay's Department store fire, November 30 1950. Ten people died, including William Bundy, aged 51 and his son Milton Bundy, aged 21. Camp Hill.
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Fyrman ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ’จ retweeted
๐ŸŒบ Honouring Our Heroes ๐ŸŒบ

On this Remembrance Day, the Halifax Fire Historical Society reflects on the courage and sacrifice of our veterans, past and present. As we honour those who served, we remember that their bravery has shaped the freedoms we cherish today.
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Ticket day is here! Donโ€™t forget to buy yours. Best of luck guys! And thank you from us all at the #halifaxfirehistoricalsociety โ™ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿš’
๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s Ticket Day! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Last weekโ€™s winner walked away with over $325,000โ€”will YOU be next? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ’ฐ
Weโ€™d love to see one of our amazing supporters take home the jackpot! ๐ŸŽ‰
โณ Ticket deadline: 9 PM tonight!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab yours now: firefighters5050.com/182
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Get your tickets now, weโ€™d love to see one of our supporters bring home the grand prize. And as alway, thank you for your ongoing support! ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿป
๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s Ticket Day! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Last weekโ€™s winner walked away with over $370,000โ€”will YOU be next? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ’ฐ
Weโ€™d love to see one of our amazing supporters take home the jackpot! ๐ŸŽ‰
โณ Ticket deadline: 9 PM tonight!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab yours now: firefighters5050.com/182
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๐Ÿš’โœจ And just like thatโ€ฆ the doors close behind her. Home, safe and sound. โค๏ธ
#WelcomeHome #HalifaxFireHistory #Station2
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Province Ends Relationship With Firefighters School news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/05/โ€ฆ
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1854 Piano Box Engine "Alma"
The "Alma" was a hand-pumped fire engine in service on the Halifax Peninsula and is historically significant as the last of the old hand engines maintained by the fire service.
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s Ticket Day! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Last weekโ€™s winner walked away with over $260,000โ€”will YOU be next? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Weโ€™d love to see one of our amazing supporters take home the jackpot! ๐ŸŽ‰
โŒ›๏ธTicket deadline: 9 PM tonight!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab yours now: firefighters5050.com/182
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Fyrman ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ’จ retweeted
๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s Ticket Day! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Last weekโ€™s winner walked away with over $250,000โ€”will YOU be next? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ’ฐ
Weโ€™d love to see one of our amazing supporters take home the jackpot! ๐ŸŽ‰
โณ Ticket deadline: 9 PM tonight!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab yours now: firefighters5050.com/182
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Fyrman ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ’จ retweeted
#OTD in 1930

William Cormier, a full time firefighter with the Halifax Fire Department stationed at the Brunswick Street station, was killed due to injuries sustained at a house fire on Barrington Street. He was injured at the structure fire on April 14th.
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s Ticket Day! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Last weekโ€™s winner walked away with nearly $300,000โ€”will YOU be next? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ’ฐ
Weโ€™d love to see one of our amazing supporters take home the jackpot! ๐ŸŽ‰
โณ Ticket deadline: 9 PM tonight!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab yours now: firefighters5050.com/182
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Fyrman ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ’จ retweeted
Please join us in celebrating the achievement of one of our longest outstanding goals. We are delighted to announce that we are now officially a Registered Charity!
In doing so we are now able to accept donations and issue formal tax receipts.
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Fyrman ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ’จ retweeted
This video shows what @hfxfirefighters at Station 2 (University Ave, Halifax) face almost dailyโ€”vehicles idling in front of the bay doors, blocking the engine from responding.

This is a recurring issue. Every second counts.

We need actionโ€”before itโ€™s too late.

#Halifax ighters #hfxtraffic
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Argyle Street Hook and Ladder House (1856โ€“1864)
The Argyle Street Engine House, sometimes associated with the Hook and Ladder Company, was one of Halifaxโ€™s key fire stations for over a decade. It was built in 1856 to replace the Government House Lane engine house, which had
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Meet our friends at the Municipal Archives! #ShareYourHistory
Help Susan, Elena and the rest of the Halifax Municipal Archives team preserve our local history. Have old photos, slides or negatives of your neighbourhood? Bring them to the Historical Photo Scan-a-thon on Sat., Mar. 29 from 1-4 p.m. at the Keshen Goodmen Public Library.
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We are so proud of CPA grade 12 student, Van Bernard, who is the recipient of the Sobey National Innovator Scholars award! @CPA_Principal
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Fyrman ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ’จ retweeted
The last known fatal duel in Nova Scotia occurred on the morning of July 24, 1819; you may wonder what the connection is to the present topic, as you should. Although the event is not directly related to the fire establishment, it involved 1/2
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Itโ€™s ticket day again, folks! Last weekโ€™s lucky winner took home over $300,000!
We would LOVE to see one of our supporters win it!
Deadline for tickets is 9pm tonight.
Click the link below to visit our dedicated page.

firefighters5050.com/182
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Fyrman ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ’จ retweeted
#OTD 1903 Michael Sullivan died of injuries sustained at the Moirs & Sons fire. Starting his service with the Union Engine Co in 1892, Michael went on to become a driver for #Halifax Fire on Hose 1 out of Central Engine House.
#NeverForgotten #LODD #FireHistory
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