Fire Services

Fire protection and emergency response throughout the Municipality of the District of Argyle is provided by eight volunteer fire departments serving communities across the Municipality.

Our firefighters are dedicated community volunteers who respond to emergencies, participate in regular training, maintain their equipment and stations, and provide a wide range of services to help keep our communities safe.

The Municipality works collaboratively with each fire department to support the continued development and modernization of fire services through training, equipment, health and safety initiatives, emergency planning and regional cooperation.

Fire Services Contact

For general fire service inquiries, information about joining a fire department, municipal fire service initiatives, training, or assistance connecting with your local department, contact:

Everett Hiltz
Fire Services Coordinator
Municipality of the District of Argyle

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Phone: (902) 648-4069

For emergencies, call 911.

Become a Volunteer Firefighter

Volunteer firefighters play an essential role in protecting the communities of Argyle.

Our departments are always interested in hearing from community members who would like to serve. No previous firefighting experience is required. Training and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Not sure which fire department serves your community? Contact the Fire Services Coordinator and we will help connect you with the appropriate department.

Our Fire Departments

The Municipality of Argyle is served by the following eight volunteer fire departments:

Amirault's Hill & Hubbard's Point Fire Department

Fire Station:
48 Chemin Neuf
Amirault's Hill

Fire Chief:
Robert Amirault

Eel Brook & District Fire Department

Fire Station:
73 Eel Lake Road
Ste. Anne Du Ruisseau

Fire Chief:
Curtis Muise

Islands & District Fire Department

Fire Station:
1609 Highway 308
Surettes Island, NS

Fire Chief:
Jamey Boucher

Kemptville & District Fire Department

Fire Station:
2076 Highway 203
Kemptville, NS

Fire Chief:
Bruce Gates

Lake Vaughan Fire Department

Fire Station:
617 Raynardton Road
Tusket Falls, NS

Fire Chief:
Gordon Raynard

Pubnico & District Fire Department

Station 1 - West Pubnico

Serving Lower Argyle, Argyle Sound, Pubnico, West Pubnico, Middle West Pubnico, Lower West Pubnico, Great Pubnico Lake and surrounding areas within the West Pubnico fire district.

Fire Station:
897 Highway 335
West Pubnico, NS

Fire Chief:
Devin d’Entremont

Station 2 - East Pubnico

Fire Station:
33 Willett Road
Centre East Pubnico, NS

Fire Chief:
Joseph d’Eon

Quinan & District Fire Department

Fire Station:
7081 Highway 308
Quinan, NS

Fire Chief:
Aaron Pottier

Wedgeport & District Fire Department

Fire Station:
90 Black Pond Road
Upper Wedgeport, NS

Fire Chief:
Steven Jacquard

Training & Professional Development

The Municipality of Argyle is committed to supporting safe, consistent and professional training opportunities for our firefighters.

Municipal and regional training initiatives include firefighter training, driver and pump operations, medical first response, vehicle extrication, officer development, live-fire training and other specialized emergency-response programs.

Emergency Information

For information about municipal and regional emergencies, emergency preparedness and public alerts: