Antigonish County Volunteer Fire Department

06/10/2026

Congratulations to one of our newest firefighters, Alex MacNeil!

Since joining ACVFD, Alex has shown great dedication, a strong willingness to learn, and a positive attitude toward helping wherever needed. His eagerness to get involved, support the department, and continue developing his skills has not gone unnoticed.

We’re proud to have Alex as part of our team and look forward to watching him grow in the fire service. Keep up the great work, Alex

06/07/2026

06/03/2026

With some much-needed rain over the past week, our members took the opportunity to fine-tune their skills with our DNR gear and wildland truck.

Ongoing training is essential to ensuring we’re prepared to respond safely and effectively to wildland fires, whether in our own coverage area or while assisting neighbouring departments.

Training never stops, and we’re always working to be ready when the call comes—protecting our communities, supporting our fellow firefighters, and safeguarding the natural areas we all enjoy

06/03/2026

How does this look for supper tomorrow?!

A huge thank you to Grub Love Co. for stepping up to support the fundraising efforts for the Antigonish Area Fire & Rescue Training Centre project.

This much-needed facility will provide firefighters from numerous departments across the region with access to quality training opportunities, helping them develop the skills and experience needed to better serve and protect their communities.

Support from local businesses like Grub Love Co. plays a vital role in making this project a reality. We greatly appreciate their commitment to strengthening emergency services and investing in the safety of communities throughout our region.

Come out, enjoy a great meal, and help support a project that will benefit firefighters and communities for years to come!

06/02/2026

Today, members of our fire department had the opportunity to visit the Antigonish Education Center and spend some time with the students, showing them our firefighting equipment and talking about fire safety.

One of the most important lessons we shared was that firefighters are there to help. While our turnout gear, helmets, masks, and breathing apparatus can look intimidating, especially to young children, it’s important for kids to know that if they ever see a firefighter dressed in full gear during an emergency, they should run to the firefighter, not away from them.

By letting the students see and hear the equipment up close, we hope to make it a little less scary and help them feel comfortable recognizing firefighters as helpers when they need us most.

A big thank you to the staff and students for welcoming us. We always enjoy the opportunity to connect with our community and help keep everyone safe

05/31/2026

🚒🎉 It’s official!!! 🎉🚒

Our 50/50 is LIVE and tickets are now available!

💰 Tickets are just $2.00 each

🔥 All proceeds support the Antigonish Area Fire and Rescue Training Centre

To purchase tickets, simply ask your local firefighter!

Participating Departments Include:
🚒 Antigonish County
🚒 Antigonish Town
🚒 Auld’s Cove
🚒 Havre Boucher
🚒 North Shore
🚒 Pomquet
🚒 St. Andrew’s
🚒 Tracadie & District
🚒 4 Valleys

🥞 We will also be at the Pancake Breakfast tomorrow at the Antigonish Farmers' Market selling 50/50 tickets, shed tickets, and T-shirts.

Be sure to stop by and say hello!

Thank you for your continued support as we work to build a training facility that will benefit firefighters and communities throughout our region.

#5050

05/30/2026

Go check out the market today!

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

🍔 NEW MENU ALERT | WE'RE LOVING THIS
NEW BURGER! 🍔

We are thrilled to announce a mouth-watering partnership with our local heroes at Grub Love Co. in Antigonish!
They've created something special, delicious, and community-strong.

Introducing the “Backdraft Melt”—a burger with a kick that we know you're going to crave. This isn't just about good food; it's about support.

📅 EVERY WEDNESDAY | $2 FROM EVERY "BACKDRAFT MELT" SOLD goes directly to supporting the Antigonish Area Fire Rescue Training Centre!

A massive thank you to the team at Grub Love for this amazing collaboration. Your dedication to local partnerships and our community is truly inspiring!

Grab a meal, share a story, and help support our first responders. Good food. Better mood. Community strong. We can’t wait for you all to try it! Check out our friends at:
https://www.facebook.com/grublove21

05/25/2026

Recall Notice

Transport Canada has issued a recall for certain 2023–2026 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles due to a possible front seatbelt anchor issue that could increase injury risk in a crash. Owners are encouraged to contact their dealer for inspection and repair details

: Do you drive a 2023-2026 Genesis or Hyundai?

The lower anchor for the front seatbelts may have been damaged during service and could detach in a crash. If not fixed, the risk of injury increases.