Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Fire Services

06/17/2026

🔥Time is running out to Complete the R&R Committee’s Second Survey, and as a thank you have a Chance to Win! One of the below prizes🔥

The Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Fire Services is excited to announce a special giveaway to thank firefighters across our province for helping us gather important information that will support better resources, stronger recruitment, and improved retention for Firefighters and Fire Departments.

Every firefighter who completes the Second Recruitment & Retention Survey will be entered into a prize draw! Your feedback directly helps the R&R Committee identify challenges, strengthen supports, and build tools that benefit all fire halls in Newfoundland and Labrador.

📝 Complete the survey here:
https://forms.gle/vKQjFkoaLw8n6Ugu6

🔥 GIVEAWAY FOR FIREFIGHTERS! 🔥
🎁 PRIZES:
1st Prize: NLAFS Merchandise Prize Pack + $50 Pre‑Paid Visa
2nd Prize: $50 Tim Hortons Gift Card + $50 Canadian Tire Gift Card
3rd Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card

Your voice matters. Your experience matters. And your participation helps shape the future of fire services in our province.

06/16/2026

Learn Not to Burn Program Report
September 2025 - June 2026

The Learn Not to Burn Program has visited a total of 63 schools in the 2025-2026 school year, reaching approximately 5330 students. The schools that the program visited this year are;
St. Bernard's Elementary
Baltimore School
Southwest Arm Academy
Catalina Elementary
Matthew Elementary
St, Mark's School
Bishop White School
Gander Academy
Smallwood Academy
Glovertown Academy
Hillside Elementary
Copper Ridge Academy
Tricentia Academy
Lakewood Academy
Helen Tulk Elementary
Bay Robert's Academy
All Hallows Elementary
St. Peter's Elementary
St. Francis School
Persalvic School
Holy Redeemer Elementary
Forest Park Primary
Whitbourne Elementary
Holy Family Elementary
Anthony Paddon Elementary
Woodland Primary
Riverside Elementary
Memorial Academy
Our Lady of the Cape
Lourdes Elementary
St. Thomas Aquinas
Stephenville Primary
Holy Trinity Elementary
Donald C. Jamieson
Lake Academy
St. Joseph's Academy
William Mercer Academy
Centreville Academy
Pearson Academy
Greenwood Academy
Indian River Academy
Valmont Academy
Canon Richard's Memorial
Viking Trail Academy
French Shore Academy
Holy Cross All Grade
Long Range Academy
Gros Morne Academy
Bonne Bay Academy
Jakeman All Grade
White Hills Academy
H.G. Fillier ACademy
Cloud River Academy
Mary Simms All Grade
St. Mary's All Grade
St. Lewis Academy
Bayside Academy
William Gillett Academy
Henry Gordon Academy
Peacock Primary
A.P. Low Primary
Lake Melville School
Labrador Straits Academy

06/14/2026

Members of the Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Fire Services,

We encourage you to take a few minutes to listen to the attached interview featuring our President, who spoke about the growing concerns and realities of wildfires here in Newfoundland and Labrador.

He highlights the challenges our province is facing, the importance of preparedness, and the critical role our fire services play in protecting our communities during wildfire season.

Please give it a listen and share it with your departments. Staying informed keeps us all safer.

Thank you for your continued dedication and service.

06/12/2026

🚨 Important Update for All Newfoundland & Labrador Fire Departments🚨

The Provincial Government has released new information regarding access to P25 radios for fire departments. Full details can be found in the official announcement here:
🔗 https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/fal/0604n04/

For departments looking to apply, the Fire Department P25 Radio Application is now available through the NLAFS website:
📝 https://nlfireservices.com/forms/

Please share this with your department leadership and fellow firefighters so everyone is aware of the process and requirements.

Stay safe, stay connected, and thank you for everything you do for our communities.

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06/12/2026

🔥 GIVEAWAY FOR FIREFIGHTERS! 🔥
Complete the R&R Committee’s Second Survey for a Chance to Win!

The Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Fire Services is excited to announce a special giveaway to thank firefighters across our province for helping us gather important information that will support better resources, stronger recruitment, and improved retention for Firefighters and Fire Departments.

Every firefighter who completes the Second Recruitment & Retention Survey will be entered into a prize draw! Your feedback directly helps the R&R Committee identify challenges, strengthen supports, and build tools that benefit all fire halls in Newfoundland and Labrador.

📝 Complete the survey here:
https://forms.gle/vKQjFkoaLw8n6Ugu6

🎁 PRIZES:
1st Prize: NLAFS Merchandise Prize Pack + $50 Pre‑Paid Visa
2nd Prize: $50 Tim Hortons Gift Card + $50 Canadian Tire Gift Card
3rd Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card

Your voice matters. Your experience matters. And your participation helps shape the future of fire services in our province.

Thank you for everything you do — and good luck in the draw! 🚒🔥

06/12/2026

5 seats just became available for the regional training course starting tomorrow in Deer Lake. Please contact them if you are interested.

Deer Lake Fire Rescue is proud to host the Ground Cover Firefighting for Structural Firefighters regional training course this summer!

This essential program bridges the gap between traditional structural tactics and the unique demands of fast moving brush and grass fires.

Event Details

Dates: June 13 & 14, 2026

Location: Deer Lake Fire Hall @ 26 Reids Lane

Focus: Specialized tactics for ground cover and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) incidents.

Why You Need to Be There

As fire seasons become more intense and the lines between urban and wildland areas blur, municipal firefighters are increasingly on the frontlines of complex interface incidents. This course provides the critical preparation needed to protect both yourself and your community.

Key Benefits of Attending:

New Tactics: Move beyond interior firefighting to learn direct and indirect attack methods specifically for ground cover.

Protect Critical Infrastructure: Gain specialized skills for structure triage and protection in high-risk interface zones.

Enhance Safety & Survival: Focus on situational awareness, escape routes, and managing fires with limited water supplies.

Regional Collaboration: Train alongside members from other departments to ensure everyone speaks the same language during major mutual-aid incidents.

Expert Curriculum: The course utilizes the latest IFSTA Ground Cover Fire Fighting, combining standards from the NFPA, & Forestry Service.

Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and build a stronger shield for our region.

If you would like to register:

Please fill out an application available here

https://nlfireservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Training-Certification-Application-Form.pdf

And send along to

[email protected]

06/12/2026

Our sincerest condolences to the Bonavista Fire Department. For those wishing to pay their respects the details of Keith’s funeral and visitation can be found here.

Rest easy Chief, we will take it from here.

Visitation will be held at the Bonavista Fire Hall on Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th from 2:00-9:00pm.

Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th at 2:30pm at Memorial United Church, Bonavista with interment to follow at the United Lookout Cemetery.

https://strathiesfuneralhomes.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/5720188/Pardy-Keith/index.php

06/10/2026

This past weekend I had the privilege to attend the FDIC Atlantic - Fire Department Information Conference Atlantic held at Acadia University in Wolfville,NS. The experience was phenomenal!

The educational content was top notch and throughout the conference I had the opportunity to participate in training sessions led by renowned Canadian and international fire service instructors. Additionally, suppliers and manufacturers showcased the latest tools, technology, and apparatus. The event was a great opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences with other firefighters who have a passion for what they do.

There were a total of 13 Newfoundland and Labrador participants including FDIC Atlantic Board Member Paul Snow, 6 members of Lewisporte Regional Fire-Rescue, 4 members from Town of Labrador city Fire Rescue, and Don Marcia Antle of the Carbonear Volunteer Fire Department who was an instructor for the conference!

The training was very valuable and affordable with a cost of $360(single occupancy room) or $300(double occupancy room). This cost included all training, 5 meals throughout the conference, and 2 nights accommodations.

I would highly recommend this training for members of the NL Fire service who have the ability within their training budget to participate.
You can find all of the information surrounding the conference here: https://www.fdicatlantic.ca/Registration

Sincerely,

Evan Cox
President
NL Association of Fire Services

06/09/2026

Call for Resolutions – 2026 NLAFS Convention

Dear Members,
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services (NLAFS), are beginning preparations for our 2026 Annual Convention, and they are inviting all member departments to submit resolutions for consideration. If they are any you would like to submit please read the attached letter and fill out the Resolution Submission Form.

06/09/2026

Hi Firefighters, Just a reminder to complete the second Survey for individual Firefighters. So share with the members of your hall. The more we get the better.

The Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Committee needs your help filling out the second survey. They have been working diligently to provide a pair of surveys for the NLAFS membership. This second survey is designed for all Firefighters and we need your voice. It can be accessed using the following link:
https://forms.gle/vKQjFkoaLw8n6Ugu6

We recognize that first responder recruitment and retention is on the minds of most Fire Department, therefore we’re asking in this survey that we designed to be completed by individual Firefighters (Part 2).

By participating, you will contribute to building the knowledge your Association needs to identify current Firefighting challenges and opportunities in our province. This will aid the NLAFS in strengthening our three pillars: advocacy, education and member services. NLAFS is pleased to have representatives of Municipalities NL and Professional Municipal Administrators working with us on this important topic.

You can find our committee member listing here:
https://nlfireservices.com/committees/

Reach out to any member if needed.
We thank you all for your service to your communities and would also like to thank all of our committee members and chair for their hard work and dedication to this committee.