Quinan & District Volunteer Fire Department

06/04/2026

June 4: In the interest of public safety, domestic burning is NOT permitted in the following counties: Annapolis, Digby, Kings, Queens, Shelburne & Yarmouth Counties.

Restricted domestic burning is permitted between the hours of 7:00 P.M and 8:00 A.M in the following counties: All remaining counties in Nova Scotia. —————————————————————
Please note, there is no domestic burning between 8:00 A.M and 2:00 P.M daily, and restrictions are reassessed and posted everyday at 2:00 P.M; in fire risk season.

The restrictions apply to all open fires, which encompass campfires, fire pits, chimineas, fire bowls, and outdoor wood-burning stoves, along with burn barrels. Additionally, domestic brush burning and industrial burning activities, including those for agricultural purposes and clearing building lots, are subject to these rules. Fire restrictions also apply to provincial, municipal, and private campgrounds, while national parks are governed by Parks Canada. However, the daily fire restrictions do not apply to CSA-approved appliances when used according to the manufacturer's instructions. This includes devices such as barbecues, fire bowls, stoves, and patio heaters that operate on propane, natural gas, or other gases intended for these appliances, with charcoal barbecues permitted only when using briquettes.

To report a wildfire or violations of fire restrictions (including illegal burns), please call 1-800-565-2224, or 9-1-1. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNR) and/or the local fire department will be notified and dispatched to the location of the fire.

Consumer fireworks are prohibited by the Office of the Fire Marshal when the fire risk map is red. However, professional fireworks companies with permits and appropriate fire equipment and measures are allowed to use fireworks.

Additionally, you must also follow your municipal bylaws.

05/26/2026

Very happy to hear the announcement the West Dalhousie wildfire is officially extinguished. Last summer some of our members responded to the call for help and ended up witnessing what was the most devastating day for that region. We're glad everyone made it out safely and many structures are saved because of the hard work of all involved. Such large scale events require massive amounts of coordination, we we're certainly impressed with how well things flowed that day and the emphasis on accountability for everyone involved.
Here are a few photos that were taken that day, some from West Dalhousie, the others from our evacuation point in Bridgetown.
Seeing the raw force of nature just take off like a bomb was a truly humbling experience, one that hopefully we never witness again. However, it's never if it'll happen again, it's just when and where.
One thing is for certain, firefighters in Nova Scotia have each other's backs and will answer the call for help whenever possible.

05/26/2026

Good evening of training last night getting some members more familiar with pump operation and use of the monitor and deck gun. Doesn't matter how often you train, there's always something to learn.

05/24/2026

May 24: In the interest of public safety, domestic burning is NOT permitted in the following counties: Halifax, Hants, Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne, & Yarmouth counties.

Restricted domestic burning is permitted between the hours of 7:00 P.M and 8:00 A.M in the following counties: All remaining counties in Nova Scotia.
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Please note, there is no domestic burning between 8:00 A.M and 2:00 P.M daily, and restrictions are reassessed and posted everyday at 2:00 P.M; in fire risk season.

The restrictions apply to all open fires, which encompass campfires, fire pits, chimineas, fire bowls, and outdoor wood-burning stoves, along with burn barrels. Additionally, domestic brush burning and industrial burning activities, including those for agricultural purposes and clearing building lots, are subject to these rules. Fire restrictions also apply to provincial, municipal, and private campgrounds, while national parks are governed by Parks Canada. However, the daily fire restrictions do not apply to CSA-approved appliances when used according to the manufacturer's instructions. This includes devices such as barbecues, fire bowls, stoves, and patio heaters that operate on propane, natural gas, or other gases intended for these appliances, with charcoal barbecues permitted only when using briquettes.

To report a wildfire or violations of fire restrictions (including illegal burns), please call 1-800-565-2224, or 9-1-1. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNR) and/or the local fire department will be notified and dispatched to the location of the fire.

Consumer fireworks are prohibited by the Office of the Fire Marshal when the fire risk map is red. However, professional fireworks companies with permits and appropriate fire equipment and measures are allowed to use fireworks.

Additionally, you must also follow your municipal bylaws.

05/24/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of a fellow firefighter.
As firefighters, we face many hazards the second we head out the door, whether it's training, a routine call or large complex events. The commitment we give, volunteer or career is real, fire isn't the only danger. These are most often quickly evolving, high stress and high risk situations.
Our thoughts are with his family and the members of the Bridgetown FD. Condolences from the members of the Quinan & District Volunteer Fire Department.

05/23/2026

Burning is not permitted in Yarmouth county today.

05/21/2026

Our department recently got together with members of our local DNR fire crew for an evening of training together. It was a great refresher on how to best go about working together, how we can assist each other and proper use and techniques of using their equipment.

05/20/2026

04/27/2026

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April 27: Restricted domestic burning is permitted between the hours of 7:00 P.M and 8:00 A.M in the following counties: All counties in Nova Scotia.
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Please note, there is no domestic burning between 8:00 A.M and 2:00 P.M daily, and restrictions are reassessed and posted everyday at 2:00 P.M; in fire risk season.

The restrictions apply to all open fires, which encompass campfires, fire pits, chimineas, fire bowls, and outdoor wood-burning stoves, along with burn barrels. Additionally, domestic brush burning and industrial burning activities, including those for agricultural purposes and clearing building lots, are subject to these rules. Fire restrictions also apply to provincial, municipal, and private campgrounds, while national parks are governed by Parks Canada. However, the daily fire restrictions do not apply to CSA-approved appliances when used according to the manufacturer's instructions. This includes devices such as barbecues, fire bowls, stoves, and patio heaters that operate on propane, natural gas, or other gases intended for these appliances, with charcoal barbecues permitted only when using briquettes.

To report a wildfire or violations of fire restrictions (including illegal burns), please call 1-800-565-2224, or 9-1-1. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNR) and/or the local fire department will be notified and dispatched to the location of the fire.

Consumer fireworks are prohibited by the Office of the Fire Marshal when the fire risk map is red. However, professional fireworks companies with permits and appropriate fire equipment and measures are allowed to use fireworks.

Additionally, you must also follow your municipal bylaws.