Historical Events

Foundation of Halifax

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Foundation of Halifax

A few days after Governor Edward Cornwallis arrived in Kjipuktuk (Halifax Harbour) on June 21, 1749, aboard the Sphinx Sloop of War, two hand-pumped …

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First Fire Regulations

First Fire Regulations

1752 First Fire Regulations • On September 29, 1752 Edward Cornwallis' successor, Governor Peregrine Hopson, and his Council enacted the …

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The Last Fatal Duel

The Last Fatal Duel

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…

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The Halifax Explosion

The Halifax Explosion

The Morning of The Explosion Firemen were among the first to respond to the disaster, rushing to the Mont-Blanc to attempt to extinguish…

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1907 The First Pension Plan For Firemen

The First Pension Plan For Firemen

1912 Pumper Patricia on order

Pumper Patricia on order

Report of Committee of Fire Wards, August 7th, 1912 Under authority from the council, and in response to advertisement in the newspapers, the comm… [read more...]

1917 The Halifax Explosion

The Halifax Explosion

The Morning of The Explosion Firemen were among the first to respond to the disaster, rushing to the Mont-Blanc to attempt to extinguish… [read more...]

1919 The Union Protection Company Disbands

The Union Protection Company Disbands

Union Protection Company   Read letter Nova Scotia Board of fire Underwriters, as follows:-    Halifax, January 7th, 1919 … [read more...]

1930 Salaries And Appointment of an Examining Board

Salaries And Appointment of an Examining Board

1930 By-Law 79 for Regulation of Traffic vs Fire Stations

By-Law 79 for Regulation of Traffic vs Fire Stations

BY-LAW 79 -A BY-LAW FOR THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC ON STREETS Entry No. 31 reads as follows: June 12th 1930, 31. No vehicle shall be allowed … [read more...]