Shubenacadie Fire & Emergency Services

09/10/2026

Today, we’re turning back the clock and taking a look at the early days of the Shubenacadie Fire & Emergency Services and some of the men who proudly served their community.🚒

Long before the modern equipment, technology and emergency services we know today, local volunteer firefighters answered the call whenever their neighbours needed them. The Shubenacadie Fire Department has a long-standing tradition of community service, and has served the area for 60+ years of serving.

Pictured here are: Back row, left to right: Lowell Barr, Max Williams, Fred MacDonald, Claude Williams, Holmes Withrow, Harvey Williams and Wilfred Robinson. Front row, left to right: Norman Barr, Vic Tully, Win Rose and Harold Reid.

These photographs are more than just a look at the past, they help us remember the people who gave their time, energy and often put themselves in harm’s way to help protect their neighbours, friends, families and even folks that they didn’t know❤️🚒

09/08/2026

Please note that the fire department service for the passing of Retired Veteran of 45 yrs. Kevin McDonald will be done at the Visitation on Wednesday night at approximately 730 pm. Dress uniform preferred station wear if no dress uniform thank you

09/06/2026

Francis Kevin McDonald 1943-2026
Visitation 2-4 pm and 7-9 PM Wednesday, September 9 at Ettinger’s Funeral Home. Ladies of Saint Anne’s service at 7 PM
Firefighter’s service at 7:30 PM Wednesday evening at Ettinger’s Funeral Home.
1:30 PM Thursday, September 10 there will be a procession from Ettinger’s Funeral Home to the Catholic Church Saint Kateri’s Church Indian Brook
2pm Funeral

09/05/2026

It is with Heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Retired member Kevin McDonald. Who served the community of Shubenacadie for over 45 years as a member of our Fire Dept. Kevin held office as high as Deputy Chief in this department for several years. He was an instructor at the Nova Scotia Fire School.His claim to fame was at the forefront of the restructuring of rural water supply and bringing the initial information of Port-a-tanks to the Nova Scotia Fire School and province. Service information to follow 

09/03/2026

08/05/2026

We are once again in need of egg cartons (for 12 eggs) and clean reusable grocery bags. They can be dropped off at the Foodbank on Thursday or Friday mornings between 8:30 and 11:30 or at the Stewiacke Library during open hours.

07/18/2026

07/02/2026

The items most needed for July are Hamburger Helper and peanut butter.

06/05/2026

Great activity for the family tomorrow! Check out the Open House at the East Hants Waste Management Centre - Seedlings to give away, a sandbox for kids to play in and Dexter's is bringing their equipment simulator for people to play in, Name the Zoom Boom contest and more!

It’s happening tomorrow! 🚛♻️

Bring the family out for a hands-on look at waste collection vehicles and equipment at the Waste Adventures Touch-a-Truck Open House. Paper shredding will also be available on site — bring your old documents to shred!

June 6, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Waste Management Centre
1306 Georgefield Road, Upper Kennetcook, NS

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