FireSmart Canada
A national program that helps Canadians increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire and minimize its negative impacts. It was founded in 1993 to address common concerns about wildfire in the wildland urban interface.
MODL - Fire and Emergency Services Committee
The Fire and Emergency Services Committee (FESC) was formed in 1990 to improve communication between elected officials and Fire and Emergency Service providers The FESC advises and makes recommendations to municipal council on matters around Fire and Emergency Services, through the Fire Services Coordinator whose position was created in 2016. (This role was requested by fire services for many years)
National Fire Protection Association
Industry experts on fire prevention, wildfire preparedness, electrical safety to hazardous materials, community risk reduction, and public safety.
VFIS of Canada
Canada’s largest insurer of firefighters.
Fire Service Exemplary Service Medal Program Online Application Form
The Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal, created on August 29, 1985, honours members of a recognized Canadian fire service who have completed 20 years of service, ten years of which have been served in the performance of duties involving potential risks, and were employed on or after the date of creation of the Medal. Recognized fire services include Canadian fire departments, fire marshals’ offices, fire commissioners’ offices and the Canadian Forces fire services. Exemplary service is characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.
Maritime Fire Chiefs' Association
The Maritime Fire Chiefs Association (MFCA) is a non-profit organization with a voluntary membership. Founded in 1914, and dedicated to reducing loss associated with fire.
Office of the Fire Marshal
The Office of the Fire Marshal is responsible for fire and building safety. The office develops policies, regulations and programs to promote and enforce the principles and practices of fire safety.
Nova Scotia Fire School
Training provider for firefighters across the province.
Fire Service Association of NS
The FSANS Standards Committee is actively working on developing policies for minimum standards for the Nova Scotia Fire Service.
Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
An independent, non-profit organization with a voluntary membership representing approximately 3,500 fire departments across Canada, whose primary mission is to promote the highest standard of public safety in an ever changing and increasingly complex world to ensure the protection of the public through leadership, advocacy and active collaboration with key stakeholders. CAFC acts as the national public service association dedicated to reducing the loss of life and property from fire, and advancing the science and technology of the Fire and Emergency Service in Canada.
Canadian Volunteer Fire Service Association
The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association is a national organization created to benefit the community by maintaining and strengthening Canadian volunteer fire services through the provision of education and training, administration and organizational standards for volunteer firefighter units.
Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Honouring the fallen! The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation was created to HONOUR and REMEMBER firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty and to SUPPORT their families. The CFFF is a registered charity and operates by fundraising.
Firefighters Museum of Nova Scotia
Visit the Firefighters’ Museum in Yarmouth to discover the history of firefighting in this province.
The Canadian Firefighters Museum
In Port Hope, Ontario, The Canadian Firefighters Museum opened its doors in 1984. Since then the Museum has evolved into a national centre for documentation, preservation, education and celebration of Canadian firefighting heritage and safety awareness. The Museum houses a collection of artifacts that tell the story of the vital role that firefighters have played in the lives of communities across Canada. The Museum strives to represent all Canadian firefighters – professional or volunteer, industrial, military, wild land, or airport. The apparatus collection focuses on three eras: Hand Drawn and Hand Powered (1754-1902), Horse Drawn (1850-1938), and Motorized (1907 to present day).