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The Shubenacadie
& District Volunteer Fire Brigade was founded in June of 1962 when 40 people from
surrounding areas came together and met in the Shubenacadie Community Hall to form the
Brigade. The first truck was a 1959 3 ton Chev purchased for the amount of $1,600.00. This
did not include a tank, pump or hoses. A local oil distributor donated a tank and pump was
purchased. Individuals as well as businesses donated hose and other items for the truck.
The members supplied the labor. In addition, a trailer with a pump and hose that
could be towed behind other vehicles was provided by Civil defense.
The original fire hall was built in the spring and summer of 1963 on land on the Maitland
road. The building was made of cinder blocks and measured 30 feet by 35 feet. The cost to
put the building up was approximately $3,400.00. Once the hall was constructed, an old
fire truck was loaned to the brigade by the Civil Defense for its use. In addition a
second-hand panel truck was donated to the brigade.
The original fire hall met the needs of the community for fifteen years. Due to the
increased need for fire protection. In 1977 an extension was built to provide two extra
bays for the apparatus as well as a combination meeting room and radio room. This
additional space covered the needs of the brigade until 1996.
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Since the
Shubenacadie & District Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed in 1962, many changes
have occurred in the fire service. As equipment became more complex as well as fire
retardant foams etc. the need for more structured training became apparent. In 1996 the
membership of the brigade decided to expand the existing fire hall. After reviewing
several options it was decided to build a twelve foot section with two floors the length
of the south side of the building. In addition a new pitched roof was installed along with
new siding . In the spring of 1997 the renovations were started.
Shubenacadie & District Volunteer Fire Brigade from its modest beginnings has involved
well organized, well trained volunteer fire service. We currently have one new 2003 pumper
with a 1050 GPM pump one late model class A single stage 625 GPM pumper, one 1500 gallon
tanker with three air operated water dumps and a 420 GPM pump. In addition we have a
three quarter ton four wheel drive crew cab used to haul fire fighters and equipment to
wherever they are needed. We recently sold our
2000 rescue unit.
The Shubenacadie & District Volunteer Fire Brigade has proudly served Shubenacadie and
the surrounding area for the past forty years and will continue to do so for many years to
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