Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
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Official account for Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, the oldest fire department in Canada. Not monitored 24/7. Call 911 in an emergency.
If the battery smokes, sparks, or catches on fire, leave the area immediately and call 911. If it’s safe, move it away from anything that can burn.
Fire Prevention Week ends on Oct. 11. Don't miss your opportunity to enter one of our contests to win an exciting prize! halifax.ca/fire
Fire Prevention Week ends on Oct. 11. Don't miss your opportunity to enter one of our contests to win an exciting prize! halifax.ca/fire
October 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
If the battery smokes, sparks, or catches on fire, leave the area immediately and call 911. If it’s safe, move it away from anything that can burn.
Fire Prevention Week ends on Oct. 11. Don't miss your opportunity to enter one of our contests to win an exciting prize! halifax.ca/fire
Fire Prevention Week ends on Oct. 11. Don't miss your opportunity to enter one of our contests to win an exciting prize! halifax.ca/fire
If a battery is damaged, charged or used incorrectly, it can overheat, catch fire, or explode. Stop using a battery or device immediately if you see:
- Overheating during use or charging
- Bulging or swelling
- Leaking fluid
- Change in colour
- Strong or unusual odours
- Burn marks/corrosion
- Overheating during use or charging
- Bulging or swelling
- Leaking fluid
- Change in colour
- Strong or unusual odours
- Burn marks/corrosion
October 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
If a battery is damaged, charged or used incorrectly, it can overheat, catch fire, or explode. Stop using a battery or device immediately if you see:
- Overheating during use or charging
- Bulging or swelling
- Leaking fluid
- Change in colour
- Strong or unusual odours
- Burn marks/corrosion
- Overheating during use or charging
- Bulging or swelling
- Leaking fluid
- Change in colour
- Strong or unusual odours
- Burn marks/corrosion
The wrong move can lead to a fire. Don't forget to enter one of our contests for a chance to win some exciting prizes! www.halifax.ca/safety-secur...
October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The wrong move can lead to a fire. Don't forget to enter one of our contests for a chance to win some exciting prizes! www.halifax.ca/safety-secur...
The prize packages by age group are:
• Children (12 and under): Nintendo Switch + Firefighter for a Day experience
• Youth (13–18): Nintendo Switch + Apple Watch
• Adults (19+): Apple Watch + Apple AirPods
• Children (12 and under): Nintendo Switch + Firefighter for a Day experience
• Youth (13–18): Nintendo Switch + Apple Watch
• Adults (19+): Apple Watch + Apple AirPods
October 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The prize packages by age group are:
• Children (12 and under): Nintendo Switch + Firefighter for a Day experience
• Youth (13–18): Nintendo Switch + Apple Watch
• Adults (19+): Apple Watch + Apple AirPods
• Children (12 and under): Nintendo Switch + Firefighter for a Day experience
• Youth (13–18): Nintendo Switch + Apple Watch
• Adults (19+): Apple Watch + Apple AirPods