Truro & Colchester Code 1 Coverage

Truro Fire Service were tied up at this call for some time recently.
Please dispose of your batteries properly.
Drops offs are widely available, usually your local pharmacies and Enviro-Depots. Call Helpline 902-895-4777 to find the nearest one to you.

One day last week, a garbage truck experienced a fire within its load and was required to safely offload the contents in a nearby parking lot. Local firefighters responded quickly and successfully extinguished the fire.

It appears the cause may have been batteries or a battery-operated device improperly disposed of in the garbage. Batteries can ignite when damaged or compacted inside collection trucks, creating serious safety risks for drivers, firefighters, and the public.

Please DO NOT place batteries in your recycling or garbage bags. Please dispose of batteries safely by taking them to a battery drop off location, usually your local pharmacies and Enviro-Depots. Call Helpline 902-895-4777 to find the nearest one to you.
Town of Truro Town of Stewiacke Municipality of Colchester

Fire Training Associates were in the area at Bible Hill Fire & Emergency hall hosting training over the weekend.
The training was " hands-on program focused on building aggressive, efficient, and effective engine company performance—with a clear priority of getting water on the fire."

Fire departments from PEI, Cape Breton, Halifax, Pictou County Trenton Fire Department among other participated along with several local members from Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade, Valley-Kemptown & District Fire Brigade , Salmon River Fire Brigade , Truro Fire Service , Stewiacke & District Volunteer Fire Department among others.