Bay Roberts Fire Rescue

08/28/2026

🔥 MONDAY NIGHT TRAINING — AN OPPORTUNITY WE WON’T FORGET 🔥

This past Monday night, members of Bay Roberts Fire Rescue had a training opportunity that doesn’t come around very often. We were fortunate to have a house in Bareneed donated to our department for live-fire training, giving our firefighters the opportunity to train under real fire and smoke conditions inside an actual residential structure.

With the house scheduled to be demolished the following day, we had a short window to make the most of this opportunity and our crews certainly did. Throughout the evening, members completed multiple live-fire evolutions involving search and rescue, hose advancement, managing pinch points, hydraulic and mechanical ventilation, vertical ventilation, fire attack, and locating and extinguishing the seat of the fire fire, and firefighter accountability.

There is only so much that can be recreated during regular training. Being able to work inside a real home under live-fire conditions gave our members the opportunity to experience heat, smoke, limited visibility, changing fire conditions and the challenges of moving hose through an actual residential layout. It also allowed our crews to see firsthand how ventilation, hose placement, communication and coordinated fire attack can directly affect conditions inside a structure.

For our experienced firefighters, it was an opportunity to sharpen skills and pass along knowledge. For our newer members, it was an invaluable chance to put their training into practice in an environment much closer to what they could experience when the pager goes off.

We cannot thank Robert Dougherty, Elizabeth Dougherty-Marbut and Mark Marbut enough for donating the house and allowing us to use it for this training. Their generosity provided our members with an experience that simply cannot be duplicated at the fire hall.

It was an incredible evening of training, and one we will be talking about and learning from for years to come.
Town of Bay Roberts

08/21/2026

Congratulations to BDGRFD. Great addition to the firefighting community in CBN.

08/21/2026

🔥 VEHICLE FIRE TRAINING 🚒

This past Monday night, members of Bay Roberts Fire Rescue were back on the training ground working through vehicle fire scenarios, while bringing our newest recruits back to the basics. The night focused on proper PPE, apparatus positioning, hose line deployment, fire attack, teamwork, and understanding the hazards that can make vehicle fires extremely unpredictable. It was also a great opportunity for our experienced members to pass along their knowledge and help our recruits build confidence in the fundamentals.

At Bay Roberts Fire Rescue, we take our training seriously because when the tones drop, our community is counting on us to be ready. Whether you’re a new recruit learning the basics or an experienced firefighter sharpening your skills, there is always something to learn. Every training night, every hose line pulled, and every scenario completed helps make our crew stronger, safer, and better prepared when it matters most.

Town of Bay Roberts

08/11/2026

07/31/2026

It was an honour yesterday to help welcome The Rolling Barrage yesterday to Branch 32 RCL in Bay Roberts. All the best on your travels and we look forward to seeing you back. Thank you for the opportunity and appreciation.

07/27/2026

Come join us tonight for our Open House and meet your firefighters and the equipment they use to keep our community safe.

🎉 Klondyke Days continues Monday and Tuesday!

Join us for two more community events as Klondyke Days 2026 continues.

Monday, July 27
🚒 6:30 p.m. Bay Roberts Fire Department Open House
Visit the Bay Roberts Fire Hall (238 Water Street), meet your local firefighters, explore the equipment, and learn more about the important work they do in our community.

Tuesday, July 28
🎶 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Lodge McLeod Seniors Event
Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and refreshments at Lodge McLeod, located at the corner of Lodge Lane and Neck Road in Coley's Point.

We hope you'll come out and enjoy these great community events!

📅 View the full Klondyke Days schedule: https://bayroberts.com/klondyke-days-2026-events-schedule/

07/12/2026

Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Fire Services Any Department that would like to pay respects to FireFighter and Former Chief Newman Parsons BRFR will be attending at 1930hrs Monday the 13th and 0900hrs Tuesday the 14th. Details for location below.

View Newman Parsons's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

07/11/2026

It is with heavy hearts that the members of Bay Roberts Fire Rescue say goodbye to a longtime member of our department, a respected leader, a mentor, and a dear friend.
On July 9, Firefighter Newman Parsons passed away unexpectedly.

Newman was an active and dedicated member of Bay Roberts Fire Rescue for an incredible 60 years. During those six decades, his service to the community extended far beyond responding to emergency calls. Newman volunteered countless hours at fundraisers, Christmas parades, community events, department functions, and virtually anything taking place where a helping hand was needed.
When something was happening in the community, Newman could be counted on to be there.

His commitment to the department remained strong right until the end. He continued to attend calls, department activities, and training sessions, including training as recently as this past Monday.
Throughout his years of service, Newman held almost every position within the department. He also proudly served as Fire Chief, and his leadership, experience, guidance, and dedication helped shape Bay Roberts Fire Rescue into the department it is today.
Every member of Bay Roberts Fire Rescue, both active and retired, shares one thing in common—Newman Parsons. Through shared calls, training nights, community events, fundraisers, parades, stories, and experiences, Newman was a constant presence for generations of firefighters.
He was more than a member of the department. He was a fixture at the fire hall, someone who could always be depended on and trusted. He was always willing to lend a hand, share his knowledge, offer guidance, or take part in whatever needed to be done.

Newman’s love and dedication to the fire service and his community were rivalled only by the love and dedication he had for his family.

He will be deeply missed by his family at home, his fire service family, and the entire community he devoted so much of his life to serving.

On behalf of all members of Bay Roberts Fire Rescue, past and present, we extend our deepest condolences to Newman’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
Rest easy, Brother. Your watch is over. We will take it from here.

Link to obituary can be found below.

https://www.sladesfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Newman-Parsons?obId=48986977