Volunteer First responders

05/10/2026

05/07/2026

05/02/2026

ALERT READY TEST SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK

On Wednesday May 6th, there will be a national test of the Alert Ready system at approximately 1:55 PM local time.

For more information about the upcoming test or the after-alert survey, please visit

Alert Ready is Canada’s emergency alerting system. Alert Ready delivers critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians through television, radio and LTE-connected and compatible wireless devices. The Alert Ready system was developed with many partners, including federal, provincial and t...

03/31/2026

03/12/2026

🌞This weekend (March 13th - 15th) Halifax Search and Rescue, along with some friends from Eastern Shore Ground Search and Rescue will be at the Atlantic Outdoor Sports and RV Show held at the Halifax Exhibition Centre.

🧭Come chat about Search and Rescue, learn about the Eco-Endurance Challenge happening in May, get some tips and tricks to stay safe in the woods, or just share your best hiking stories!

ℹ️You can find us at booth D-116 (near the canteen).

01/28/2026

Members of St. John Ambulance ERU teams took part in a national exercise.Teams from several provincial SJA units practiced containment and decon procedures during a health authority medical emergency where the teams would be required to set up to assist .

01/24/2026

As a major winter storm moves into our area, local law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other first responders will be out in the cold, the ice, and dangerous conditions, doing what they do every day—protecting and serving our community.

We are praying for the safety of every first responder on duty now and in the days ahead. Please stay alert, stay warm, and stay safe.

01/16/2026

Emergency Response Unit training exercise, Halifax.