WINTER BLUES

Cold weather concerns

  1. Be mindful of space heaters
  2. Get your chimney cleaned.
  3. Practice candle safety.
  4. Play safe in the kitchen.
  5. Do NOT overload circuits.
  6. Check your fire extinguishers.
  7. New year, new batteries for the smoke detector.
  8. Get a personal safety kit for the car.
  9. Drive to the weather and road conditions.
  10. Check ice thickness before you venture out.

Fireplace safety:

  • Open the damper when burning
  • Use DRY wood
  • Do not use flammable liquids
  • Garbage and plastics do not go in your fireplace
  • Install or check your CO detector
  • Keep the screen in place
  • Handle ash and embers with care
  • Place large logs at the front when fire building
  • Do not leave the fire unattended
  • Avoid overnight burns in an insert

FROM THE CHIEF

Thank you for visiting the Chester Basin Fire Department website.

We are proud to serve the citizens of Chester Basin and the surrounding areas in District 4. With over 30 dedicated volunteers, we provide emergency services including fire response, medical first response, motor vehicle collisions, ice and water rescues, and other calls for assistance.

Last year, we responded to over 60 emergency calls within our community, as well as providing assistance to neighboring areas during several emergencies.

The safety of our citizens and visitors is our top priority. Please take a moment to explore the Safety and Prevention information we’ve provided for your benefit.

Our volunteer team would be honored to show you the apparatus and equipment we use when responding to emergencies. Feel free to give us a call—we’d be happy to give you a tour of the station.

If you have time and interest in helping your community, please check out the information on our Volunteering page.

We’d love to see you join our team. Stay safe!


Doug Rines, Fire Chief
Chester Basin Fire Department

About us

Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department is not just about fire safety; we are dedicated to ensuring the overall safety and well being of our community in Chester Basin, Nova Scotia. With years of experience in the fire service, we have responded to hundreds of fires, accidents and medical calls.  Our team of volunteers is dedicated to making sure you are safe.