Nova Scotia Firefighters School

02/20/2026

Kevin Davison is playing FDIC Atlantic - Fire Department Information Conference Atlantic on Saturday, June 6, 2026! The musical entertainment is being sponsored by Lantz Truck Body Ltd.

🎶🔥 ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHT – SATURDAY NIGHT AT FDIC ATLANTIC🔥
Sponsored by Lantz Truck Body Ltd.
🖊 - Registration opens soon.

FDIC Atlantic is proud to welcome Kevin Davison as our Saturday evening entertainment during FDIC Atlantic at the Axe.

East Coast Music Award winner, National Independent Music Award winner, and multi-country music nominee, Kevin Davison is a Nashville recording country artist from Nova Scotia.

His powerful song “When Those Sirens Are Gone,” a tribute to first responders and their unseen struggles, has reached close to 5 million views worldwide — resonating deeply within the fire service community and beyond.

Join us Saturday night during FDIC Atlantic at the Axe for an unforgettable evening of music, connection, and camaraderie.

📍 FDIC Atlantic
June 5th–7th, 2026
Wolfville, Nova Scotia

02/20/2026

Registration for FDIC Atlantic - Fire Department Information Conference Atlantic opens soon! Here's a message from Stephen Fenner, President of FDIC Atlantic.

🔥 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON 🔥

Dear Delegates,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to FDIC Atlantic 2026.

We look forward to bringing together fire service professionals, industry leaders, and innovators from across Atlantic Canada and beyond for this year’s conference in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

For decades, FDIC Atlantic has stood as a cornerstone of professional development and collaborative learning for Atlantic fire services, consistently welcoming representatives from all four provinces. Together, we continue to advance our shared dedication to safety, leadership, and continuous learning — values that define our profession and strengthen every community we serve.

Throughout the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in training sessions and Hot Sessions led by regionally and internationally respected fire service instructors
• Discover the latest tools, technologies, and apparatus showcased by leading manufacturers and suppliers
• Exchange knowledge and experiences with peers who share a passion for excellence, service, and innovation

Whether you are a firefighter, officer, instructor, or chief, FDIC Atlantic 2026 will be an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Together, we will continue to advance the skill, safety, and strength of the fire service across the Atlantic region.

Thank you for your commitment to professional development and for everything you do each day in service to your communities. We look forward to welcoming you to FDIC Atlantic 2026.

Stephen Fenner
FDIC Atlantic

02/18/2026

𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬

The Town of Truro is now accepting applications for the following position:

🔵 Full-time Firefighter Engineer - Truro Fire Service

For more information: https://www.truro.ca/employment-opportunties.html

02/14/2026

Excited that Ray McCormack will be the keynote for FDIC Atlantic - Fire Department Information Conference Atlantic! June 5th-7th, 2026

🔥 KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT – FDIC Atlantic 2026 🔥

We are proud to announce our 2026 FDIC Atlantic Keynote Speaker:

Ray McCormack

Ray McCormack retired as a Lieutenant after 39 years in the FDNY. He holds a BA from the New York Institute of Technology. He was the lead author for FDNYs new Engine Company Operations Manual. He developed and taught Back to Basics Standpipe for all FDNY firefighters.

He was the co founder and editor of Urban Firefighter magazine, and he delivered the FDIC keynote “True Values of a Firefighter” in 2009.

He sits on the FDIC advisory board and FireEngineering editorial board. He was a panel member for two consecutive Underwriters Laboratories (UL) studies. Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior & Exterior Streams on Firefighter Safety and Occupant Survival Study and Study of Coordinated Fire Attack Utilizing Acquired Structures. He lectures on Engine and Ladder Company Operations, Leadership and Extinguishment Culture.

Join us as Ray brings decades of fireground experience, leadership, and extinguishment culture to the FDIC Atlantic stage.

📍 FDIC Atlantic
June 5th–7th, 2026
Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Registration opens soon.

02/12/2026

Great looking coin that DCI is selling in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada! Get them while you can!

02/11/2026

Getting excited about FDIC Atlantic - Fire Department Information Conference Atlantic be sure to follow their page. An announcement about their keynote speaker is right around the corner!

🔥 Keynote Announcement Coming Friday – 8:00 AM 🔥

Some voices don’t just tell stories — they help shape how the fire service thinks, trains, and operates.
Our upcoming keynote is one of those voices.

More soon.

📍 FDIC Atlantic
June 5th–7th, 2026
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Registration opens soon — stay tuned.

02/08/2026

Interested in being a Peer Supporter and helping to shape a national peer support program?

Fill out the application form at the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/ytC97egaP5

02/06/2026

Dear Fire Service Partners,

On behalf of the Nova Scotia Firefighters School, we would like to offer a sincere apology for instances where courses were communicated or discussed with Fire Departments without the ability to fully guarantee their delivery.

We recognize that training planning requires significant time, coordination, and trust. In some cases, our communication created an expectation that certain courses would proceed when the necessary approvals, resources, or confirmations were not yet in place. For this, the School takes responsibility.

We want to be very clear that none of the School’s current staff are at fault for this situation. These issues stemmed from previous processes and decisions, not from the professionalism or efforts of the staff currently supporting the delivery of training across the province.

The matter has been addressed through a clear recognition of the problem, a review of internal practices, and a change in leadership to ensure appropriate oversight, accountability, and controls are in place. As a result, steps have been taken to ensure that courses are only communicated or promoted once delivery can be fully guaranteed.

There was no intent to mislead Fire Departments. However, we acknowledge that the impact of these communications caused frustration and uncertainty, and for that we sincerely apologize.

The Nova Scotia Firefighters School deeply values the trust placed in us by Fire Departments across Nova Scotia. Rebuilding and maintaining that trust is a priority for the Board of Directors and Executive, and we are committed to improved transparency, consistency, and reliability in all future communications.

Thank you for your patience, professionalism, and continued commitment to firefighter training and safety. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss this further, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly.

Respectfully,

Nova Scotia Firefighters School
Board of Directors and Executive Leadership

02/02/2026

Firefighters from Greenwich Fire in Kings County conducted Ice Rescue training this weekend.

Our Instructor sported a brand new ice rescue suit supplied by FireSafe HQ for us to try out.

The members pictured here all members of Greenwich Fire’s special operations team which was formed after and in response to, the West Hants flood incident in 2023. Members expanded their water rescue disciplines from 8 members with ice rescue training to 24 members in the past two years. Additionally, from 0 to a now 16 members trained to technician level 3 in swift water response.

We’re happy to be of service.

01/29/2026

Another successful weekend of NFPA 1001 - level 1 training at the Antigonish County Fire Station with group B participants!

Stay tuned for the next module of training which includes Fire Hose, Fire Dynamics, Hose Operations, and Hose Streams! 🚒🧑‍🚒

01/27/2026

NOTICE - Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

Due to the weather overnight and into today, along with current road conditions, our office will remain closed and will re-open on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 @ 0830hr.

Please don’t hesitate though to leave a voicemail or email [email protected] with any course or bookstore inquiries! 😀

Stay safe and listen to any and all public safety announcements!