Sherbrooke & Area Volunteer Fire Department

Sherbrooke & Area Volunteer Fire Department Volunteer fire department serving Sherbrooke and Area

We had another great training/skills night on Tuesday. We drove the two fire trucks to Sherbrooke Village and practiced ...
04/22/2026

We had another great training/skills night on Tuesday. We drove the two fire trucks to Sherbrooke Village and practiced the movement of ladders. Thank you to all the firefighters who made it a success. Your hard work, teamwork, and respect for each other was truly appreciated. Great comradery - way to go!

Thanks to Farlie and Chris for giving us a training/refresh on hose characteristics, hose appliances (valves, wyes), noz...
04/19/2026

Thanks to Farlie and Chris for giving us a training/refresh on hose characteristics, hose appliances (valves, wyes), nozzles, couplings and much more. Thanks to all the firefighters who attended the skills’ night.

Tonight’s training focused on using different types of fire hoses and hose connections. We practiced deploying hoses (th...
04/15/2026

Tonight’s training focused on using different types of fire hoses and hose connections. We practiced deploying hoses (throwing/advancing the hose line) as well as organizing and packing them, along with other related skills.

To get everything ready for our new-to-us fire truck, yesterday afternoon our team worked together to transfer all equip...
04/06/2026

To get everything ready for our new-to-us fire truck, yesterday afternoon our team worked together to transfer all equipment onto the new apparatus. It’s now fully stocked, ready, and standing by for service.

Fantastic work done by all those firefighters who helped transfer the equipment to our "new to us" truck. It is now read...
04/04/2026

Fantastic work done by all those firefighters who helped transfer the equipment to our "new to us" truck. It is now ready to be put into service! Thanks to all who came out to help!

Great but cool day for a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy! Thank you to our community for your kind donations for such ...
04/04/2026

Great but cool day for a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy! Thank you to our community for your kind donations for such a great cause! And, of course, thanks to the firefighters who helped out today.

03/24/2026

We made it — and we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌

A huge thank you to the Sherbrooke & Area Volunteer Fire Department for helping us reach an exciting milestone: 300 followers! 🎉

What started as a simple idea — to support and strengthen training for fire services and the communities they serve — has grown into something truly meaningful. This community is built on dedication, shared knowledge, and a commitment to doing the job better every single day… and that’s because of YOU.

Every like, share, comment, and conversation helps expand our reach. It connects us with more departments, more responders, and more individuals who are passionate about learning, improving their skills, and keeping their communities safe. That impact goes far beyond social media — it shows up on the fireground, in training halls, and in real-world response.

We’re incredibly proud to be building a network that values training, professionalism, and continuous growth. A place where experience is shared, skills are sharpened, and people come together with a common purpose.

And the best part? This is just the beginning. 🚒

We’ve got more courses, more hands-on opportunities, and more ways to support you and your departments coming your way. We’re committed to continuing this journey — growing alongside you and helping build stronger, safer fire services across our communities.

Thank you for being part of this with us.
Let’s keep learning, keep improving, and keep growing — together. 💪

03/15/2026

🚨 Wildfire Season Starts Sunday in Nova Scotia 🔥

Starting this Sunday, March 15, wildfire season is back across the province and that means burn restrictions and $25,000 fines are in effect.

Burning is NEVER allowed between 8 AM and 2 PM during wildfire season.

Before you light anything, check the BurnSafe Map to see if burning is allowed in your area: 👉 novascotia.ca/burnsafe

Wildfire season runs: March 15 – October 15

Be safe and check the map before you burn.

We had a great time on Tuesday "Training" night! Thanks to everyone who made this possible. We all learned, and that wil...
03/11/2026

We had a great time on Tuesday "Training" night!
Thanks to everyone who made this possible.
We all learned, and that will help us to stay focused and perform as a group.

Sustainable Training Solutions and K & D Pratt will have a DEMO Day, on Saturday February-28 in Brookfield.An immersive,...
02/23/2026

Sustainable Training Solutions and K & D Pratt will have a DEMO Day, on Saturday February-28 in Brookfield.
An immersive, hands-on fire safety technology with live demonstrations of the FLAIM Firefighter Trainer and the FLAIM Fire Extinguisher Trainer.

🚒🔥 Experience the Future of Fire Safety Training! 🔥🚒
Join us for an action-packed Demo Day with Sustainable Training Solutions and K & D Pratt! Discover the latest in immersive, hands-on fire safety technology with live demonstrations of the FLAIM Firefighter Trainer and the FLAIM Fire Extinguisher Trainer.

📅 Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Brookfield Fire & Emegeny Services, 110 NS-289, Brookfield, NS B0N 1C0

Why Attend?
Step into Realistic Fire Emergencies: Try out cutting-edge virtual reality simulations that let you experience lifelike fire scenarios—safely and without risk.
Hands-On Training: Use real fire extinguisher equipment and firefighter tools, integrated with Haptic Technology for a “feels-real” experience.
Boost Your Confidence: Practice essential fire response skills and decision-making in a safe, repeatable, and engaging environment.
See Your Progress: Get instant feedback and performance analytics with every session.
Meet the Experts: Chat with the teams from Sustainable Training Solutions and K & D Pratt about how these systems can transform your Fire Department Safety.
Don’t miss your chance to see the future of fire safety training in action!

Perfect for Safety Officers, Trainers, Firefighters, and Incident Commanders.

RSVP today and bring your team!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpDeILcupBM
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91 Old Road Hill
Sherbrooke, NS
B0J3C0

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