Cardigan Fire Department

03/04/2026

From all of us at the Cardigan Fire Department, We appreciate your support (and pizza!)

At Famous Peppers, community has always been at the heart of what we do.

We’re proud to congratulate the Cardigan Fire Department on receiving a donation raised through last month’s Pizza of the Moment promotion. A portion of every feature pizza sold was directed toward supporting a local fire department — and this year, we were honoured to give back to Cardigan, where Famous Peppers started!

Thank you to the dedicated members of the department for your continued hard work and service to our community. We hope you enjoyed the pizza!

A special thanks as well to Bogside Brewing for generously contributing some of their delicious beverages to help us celebrate.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support the people who support all of us. ❤️🍕

Cardigan Fire Department
Bogside Brewing
Town of Three Rivers

02/16/2026

Come on out this evening to celebrate Islander Day and honour our Chief, Tony VanDenBroek!

12/27/2025

🎄❄️ Christmas Morning Callout ❄️🎄
While many were opening presents and enjoying a quiet Christmas morning, Cardigan Fire Department was called to assist with a cross-country skiing mishap on the Cardigan Trails.

Our rescue quad and sled got a festive workout, making their way down the trails to help get the skier safely back out. Thankfully, it was a reminder that even peaceful holiday activities can come with a little adventure!

We’re happy to report everyone was cared for, and our crew was glad to help—holiday or not. Please remember to ski safely, travel with a buddy, and enjoy the trails responsibly this winter.

🚒❄️ From all of us at CVFD, Happy Holidays and stay safe!

12/15/2025

🚒🎅 Cardigan Fire Department – 5th Annual Tour with Santa! 🎅🚒

This Sunday, the Cardigan Fire Department is excited to bring back our 5th Annual Tour with Santa as we roll through the village spreading holiday cheer!

📍 Route: Same route as previous years
⏰ Start Time: 6:00 PM December 21
🚨 Watch for: Fire trucks, flashing lights, sirens, and Santa riding along with our firefighters!

Bundle up, bring the kids to the roadside, and give a big wave as Santa and the crew make their way through the community. Let’s light up the village and keep the holiday spirit burning bright! 🔥🎄

🚒🎅 See you this Sunday, Cardigan! 🎅🚒

12/01/2025

It is with deep sadness that the Cardigan Fire Department announces the passing of our Fire Chief, Tony VandenBroek.

This year Tony received his 40-year service award, a remarkable milestone that reflects his lifelong dedication to the department and to the community he served with pride.

We extend our sincere condolences to Tony’s family and to all who had the honour of serving alongside him.

Rest easy, Chief. We’ll take it from here. 🕊️❤️

11/21/2025

Congratulations Peter McKenna! We really appreciate all the support from everyone!
thank you

DRAW # 276 WINNER
Ticket # C-635177
$377.50
The winner is Peter McKenna.
Congratulations!
He supported the Cardigan Fire Department.

11/15/2025

Hello Everyone!
Please mark you calendars and join us for a gathering of friends and families of Tony VandenBroek(Cardigan fire department Chief) and Allan Brothers who both currently have serious medical conditions.
Wed, Nov 19, 7 pm
mass at All Saints Church with prayers for the return to good health for both our Cardigan boys!
Whether you are at the QE, Halifax, Moncton or home our prayers will reach you!

Please share this message!

A contribution for the sharing table to follow in the All Saints Community Center is appreciated.
We will put all our hearts and hands together for you Tony and Allan!
💙💙

10/30/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Plans Got You Spooked by the Weather? 👻🎃

Don’t worry — the Cardigan Fire Department has you covered (literally)! ☔🚒

With some frightful weather in the forecast for Friday, we’re opening up the Cardigan Fire Hall so kids can trick-or-treat indoors and stay dry.

🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM — come on by for some Halloween fun!
🍭 Residents who want to hand out treats are welcome to set up inside. If you’ve got a foldable table, bring it along!

🚗 A quick reminder: please use the back parking lot and keep the front area clear for first responders. Be extra careful when driving — there will be lots of excited little ghosts and goblins around! 👻💡

Let’s keep the spooky spirit alive — rain or shine, it’s going to be a great night at the fire hall! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

10/24/2025

Congratulations Peter!

DRAW # 272 WINNER
Ticket # C-635485
$327.50
The winner is Peter McKenna
Congratulations!
He supported the Cardigan Fire Department.

10/15/2025

Residents of Cardigan,
Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire. A local volunteer group would like to hear the voices and priorities of people in the community!

Hello residents of Cardigan!

Community volunteers are looking for feedback on what you love or would like to see in Cardigan! Let us know about your priorities and ideas in this short survey.

Link below or follow the QR code! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepjooou5iga5zvyV_35R7aI7F_gXu59Na2p9ZDXVq8KvV6Bw/viewform?usp=dialog

08/14/2025

911 dispatch has been receiving lots of calls about the sight and smell of smoke across the island. Smoke from the fires in NS and NB is currently covering the island and causing a heavy smell of smoke and a heavy haze in the air.

Before calling 911 please try to verify that what you are seeing/smelling outside is not just smoke in the air from those fires.

Things to look for:
✅ Smoke column nearby.
✅ Visible fire.

Things that are likely ambient smoke conditions:
⛔️ Haze in the air in all directions with no visible smoke column or fire.
⛔️ The smell of smoke with no visible smoke column or fire.

When in doubt, call 911. Please provide as much detail as you can and answer any questions the dispatcher has to the best of your ability.

08/12/2025

🔥Fire Safety During Harvest

Harvest time is the most important part of the agricultural calendar. While these dry conditions are the most favourable to bring in the grain crop, conditions are extreme - so doing it safely and avoiding a wildfire is a priority.

What can farmers do to be fire safe when combining and baling in these extremely dry conditions?

🚜 ensure that machinery is maintained and clean of harvest debris build up
🧯 carry a fire extinguisher with each piece of equipment
💧 have a source of water at the ready (e.g., spray truck/tank full of water)
🚜 have a set of discs connected to a tractor at the ready to create a fire break

These practices can help contain a fire within the field and avoid it spreading to the tree line and beyond.

TO REPORT A WILDFIRE, CALL 911.
Have a safe harvest everyone!

To learn about the current fire ban in PEI, check out the website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/fire-ban-in-place-in-pei-including-campfires