Bedford (N.S.). Fire Department records

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Bedford (N.S.). Fire Department records

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103-8

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  • [199-] (Creation)
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    Bedford (N.S.) Fire Department

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16 photographs: : b&w and col. ; 28cm x 21.5cm and smaller

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(1939 - 1996)

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The Bedford Fire Department was founded in 1939, and was responsible for procuring and maintaining the necessary equipment and conducting all fire fighting operations within its jurisdiction. Over time these duties expanded to include a wide range of emergency services, as well as educational, preventative, and community outreach activities. Bedford also maintained mutual aid agreements with the City of Halifax for emergency situations and disaster planning.

Bedford's first fire station was located at the corner of Rutledge and Borden Streets. In 1962 the Fire Department moved into a new station on the Bedford Highway. Additions were made in the 1970s and 1980s to make room for the acquisition of bigger and better equipment. For much of its history, the Bedford Fire Department was comprised primarily of volunteers. By the mid 1970s, however, increasing demands from a growing population necessitated the hiring of several career fire fighters. Following town incorporation in 1980 and continuing until amalgamation with the Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996, volunteers played an increasingly secondary supporting role in Bedford's Fire Department.

Prior to town incorporation in 1980, Bedford formed part of the Municipality of the County of Halifax. The Bedford Fire Department formed part of the County's emergency services, as co-ordinated by the Fire Departments Advisory Board. After amalgamation, the Bedford Fire Department became Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services Station #8.

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Series consists of records relating to the activities of the Bedford Fire Department.

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