Heart's Content Volunteer Fire Department

06/07/2026

The Heart’s Content Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched earlier tonight to a minor multiple motor vehicle collision on the Heart’s Content Barrens.

Members responded and assisted at the scene alongside other emergency responders from NL Health Services and the RCMP. The incident has now been cleared, and all units have safely returned to the station and are back in service.

The collision occurred after motorists encountered a moose on the roadway, highlighting the importance of remaining alert for wildlife while travelling, especially during the evening and nighttime hours. We encourage all motorists to reduce speed when necessary and to exercise caution while travelling.

05/05/2026

Immediately after returning from one emergency call, the Heart's Content Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for the second time today to a reported structure fire in Heart’s Desire.

Upon arrival on scene, firefighters located a fire in the kitchen and attic area of the home. Crews ventilated the structure and began an interior attack on the fire until the Heart’s Delight-Islington Volunteer Fire Dept. arrived on scene, at which time command of the incident was handed over to them.

The fire has since been extinguished and there were no injuries reported.

With the current dry conditions, today’s incidents are a reminder of how quickly fires can spread, even this time of year. We ask everyone to please use caution and be mindful of potential fire hazards.

All Heart’s Content units have since returned home safely and are back at the station and back in service.

05/05/2026

Earlier this afternoon the Heart's Content Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call for a vehicle fire in a ditch in Winterton. The fire had extended into the surrounding wooded area.

At the time of the call, the Winterton Fire Department was already committed to another incident, so our department responded to provide assistance.

The fire was brought under control, and there were no injuries reported.

All units have since returned to the station and are back in service.

With the current dry conditions, this incident is a reminder of how quickly fire can spread, even this time of year. We ask everyone to use caution when outdoors and be mindful of any potential fire hazards.

04/29/2026

We would like to thank the Heart’s Content Mizzen Heritage Society for organizing the first Kitchen Party of 2026 in support of our Volunteer Fire Department!

This is a great opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy some live music, and support your local fire department.

📅 Friday, May 1st
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🎶 Music starts at 7:30 PM
💵 Admission: $5

04/19/2026

🚫 FIRE BAN NOTICE 🚫

Effective immediately, a fire ban is now in place for the Town of Heart's Content and the Town of New Perlican.

Due to several recent close calls involving brush fires in neighbouring communities, we feel it is necessary to take proactive measures to protect our towns and surrounding areas.

Only propane fireplaces will be permitted during this time.
All open fires, including brush burning and recreational fires, are strictly prohibited until further notice.

If anyone needs to burn brush or garbage, you must apply for a burn permit through NL Forestry, and must follow all regulations and conditions outlined in that permit.

We understand this may be an inconvenience, but the safety of our communities must come first. We have seen firsthand how quickly a situation can escalate, and we do not want to face another event like we did last summer.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and understanding as we work to prevent a potentially serious situation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Fire Chief Kyle Piercey
📞 1-709-597-1353

04/07/2026

We are pleased to see the Town of Heart's Content and the Town of New Perlican on this recipient list for funding to strengthen Community Wildfire Prevention!

The first 58 recipients of Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program funding have been announced!

The first round of funding under this program will help communities across the province reduce the risk of wildfire and better protect homes, critical infrastructure, and the environment around them.

With 133 applications received for the first step of this program, we are encouraged by the strong response and will issue further calls for proposals in the months and years ahead.

Info and a list of recipients are available at https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/fal/0407n01/

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03/27/2026

Our members responded to a structure fire involving a vacant residential property in New Perlican this morning.

Upon arrival, firefighters found one side of the interior of the home well involved, with the fire believed to have originated from an electrical source running into the house. Crews immediately began attacking the fire from the exterior to knock down as much of the flames as possible, while remaining outside until Newfoundland Power arrived on scene to safely disconnect the electrical supply.

Once power was secured, firefighters made entry and brought the remaining fire under control. The scene was then overhauled to ensure all hot spots were extinguished, and the structure was monitored for a period of time before crews cleared.

No injuries were reported.

We would like to thank Newfoundland Power for their response and assistance, as well as all responding members for their efforts in safely managing this incident.
All units have since returned to the fire hall and are back in service.

03/17/2026

We are proud to share that the Heart's Content Volunteer Fire Department has received a GlobalMedic Fire Skid Unit through a partnership between GlobalMedic and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to GlobalMedic, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and our MHA Riley Balsom, MHA for Carbonear-Trinity-Bay de Verde, along with everyone involved in making this program possible. Your support of volunteer fire departments is greatly appreciated.

This new skid unit will significantly enhance our ability to respond to brush fires, wildland incidents, and emergencies in hard-to-reach areas, allowing us to operate more effectively and safely while protecting our communities and supporting neighbouring departments when needed.

This is a great addition to our department, and we are very grateful for the opportunity.

🚨Thank you for supporting volunteer firefighters!🚨

03/06/2026

35 years ago today, on March 6, 1991, Danny Piercey joined the Heart's Content Volunteer Fire Department.

For three and a half decades Danny has dedicated his time to serving the people of our community and surrounding area. Volunteer firefighters answer the call at all hours, give up time with their families, and are always ready when their community needs them.

Thirty-five years of service is an incredible commitment, and it speaks volumes about Danny’s dedication to the fire department and the community!

We are proud to recognize this milestone and thankful that Danny continues to serve as an active member of our volunteer fire department today.

On behalf of all past and present members of the Heart’s Content Volunteer Fire Department, thank you Danny for your 35 years of service and ongoing dedication. 🚒

03/03/2026

Our members responded to a report of a bathroom ceiling fan fire this evening.

Upon arrival, firefighters located fire extending into the ceiling and attic space around the exhaust fan. The fire was quickly brought under control, and crews remained on scene to check for any further extension and to ensure the area was safe.

Damage was contained primarily to the bathroom ceiling and attic area. Thankfully, there was no injuries. All units have since returned to the station and are back in service.