Kings County Firefighters Association

The KCFFA Level 1 crew spent the day today in Greenwich completing practical evolutions covering search patterns, victim removal and firefighter survival. Thanks to @Greenwich_Fire & @PWVFD for providing apparatus & operators to support today’s training!

The KCFFA Level 1 class was back in action today completing the theory & practical evolutions covering ground ladders. Thanks to @KentvilleFire & @Greenwich_Fire for providing apparatus and operators to support today’s session.

The 2021-22 KCFFA Level 1 program kicked off it’s practical component today at an acquired structure in Greenwich. Evolutions focused on fire hose & fire streams. Thanks to @Greenwich_Fire & @NewMinasFire for providing apparatus and operators to support today’s session.

Emergency Numbers: Power Outage 1-877-428-6004 Bell Aliant Outage 611 or 1-800-663-2600 Eastlink Outage 1-888-345-1111 Drinking Water Safety 1-877-936-8476 Food Safety 1-877-252-FOOD (3663) Emergency Management Office 1-866-424-5620 Provincial Road Conditions 511

Burning prohibited province wide today. The woods are very dry across NS and high winds are creating favourable conditions for quick burning wildland fires. Always check @NSLandsForestry burn safe map before you light up! novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Kings County by @environmentca Conditions are favourable for the potential development of thunderstorms this afternoon across the area. Get the latest updates here: weather.gc.ca/warnings/repor…

Day 2 of the @NSFireSchool Managing Company Tactics course sponsored by @KCFFA. 46 students in attendance from Departments from Enfield to Annapolis Royal. Thanks to the folks at @KentvilleFire for hosting!

KCFFA is pleased to announce we’ll be hosting the 20th @CVFSA Conference and AGM @AcadiaU in Wolfville Aug 16/17. This National event will feature some exciting training sessions for firefighters from near & far! You won’t want to miss it! See you in Wolfville this August!

Snow Squall Warning from @environmentca for Kings/Hants Counties is now ended. However, road conditions remain slippery. Use caution if you’re out and about this evening #nsstorm

Snow Squall Warning in effect from @environmentca for Kings/Hants Counties. Road conditions poor in places. Drive w/ care and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. See the latest details: #1744148541075747784201811220506ww1171cwhx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">weather.gc.ca/warnings/repor…

Despite an early morning barn fire a class of 12 firefighter are hitting the pavement at this mornings @KCFFA CEVO training in New Minas

Our thoughts are with @CityFredPolice as they deal with the loss of 2 of their members this morning. Our most sincere condolences to the families and co-workers affected by this tragedy.

Severe Thunderstorm watch in effect for Kings County as of 2:10pm get the details from @environmentca here: weather.gc.ca/warnings/repor… #nsstorm

Stopped by to check out some introductory @ICSCanada Level 100 training on the go tonight at the Waterville Fire Station. @paul_maynard911 @REMO_KingsCty @KCFFA

We're at critically low volunteer levels at some of our rural stations. Please consider signing up in your community. ow.ly/iS4H30knYK6

Best wishes for a memorable and fun 86th Apple Blossom Festival! Please enjoy all the festival has to offer but do so responsibly. If you drink, please don’t drive. We’d hate to have your festival memory end with a visit from us or our partner agencies #ABF2018

@nsemo is testing the emergency alert system today at 1:55 p.m. Loud noise, followed by “this is a test” on TV, radio and cell phones. #EPWeek2018

Burning is restricted across NS today until after 7pm. Despite this, there are still brush fires being reported in some locations. Today's winds could lead to the quick spread of fire despite recent rain. Always check novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ before you burn! #nsburnsafe

Today’s #nsburnsafe map has improved slightly however, burning today is still restricted province wide. No open fires are permitted until after 7pm. Do 1st responders a favour and comply with the restrictions. Always check novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ before you burn.

From @KentvilleFire: The funeral service for Ret Chief Harmon Illsley is Friday @1pm at White’s Funeral Home. Any firefighters wishing to attend are asked to muster @ KVFD for noon departing for the funeral shortly after.