Wabana Volunteer Fire Department

08/28/2026

Congratulations Chief Hollett on your retirement. Before his days as Fire Chief of Portugal Cove- St. Phillips Fire Department, he was NL Fire Commissioner, helping out our department on more than one occasion over the years.

This guy is the real deal. Over 50 years of service in fire fighting in many capacities, including military service from 1973-78.

Fred Hollett served as the Chief of the Portugal Cove - St. Philip's Volunteer Fire Department for 12 years - after serving 35 years with the province. And we were lucky to have him.

Today, as you get ready to retire, staff with The Town of Portugal Cove - St. Philip's had a chance to show their appreciation for all you’ve done.

Thank you for your service to our country and our province.

08/25/2026

🚨 Fire Ban Lifted 🚨
Updated 1:13 PM Aug.25, our area on the fire index map is downgraded from very high risk to high risk. Campfires are permitted, please exercise caution if having an outdoor fire.
Thanks for your cooperation.

08/24/2026

🚨 🔥 FIRE BAN IN EFFECT 🚨 🔥
AUGUST 24, 2026 FIRE INDEX: VERY HIGH

The fire index in our area is currently VERY HIGH. Under a high fire hazard rating, A fire could start easily, spread rapidly, and be difficult to control.

Effective immediately:
- All Permits to Burn are suspended.
- All outdoor fires, including campfires, are prohibited.
- The use of fireworks and sky lanterns is strictly prohibited.


For more information, visit: https://www.gov.nl.ca/fal/wildfiremanagement/fire-hazard-map/

08/14/2026

When you call, please don’t hang up.

🚨 Did you know 🚨

When you call our emergency number (709-488-2900) or 911, you'll be put through to our automatic pager system. You'll get an answering machine, but by the time you get to the beep to leave your emergency message, our pagers have already alarmed and our Members are listening live to you leaving your message.

We use a personal pager system, as pictured below.

When leaving your message please stay calm, state your emergency, the specific location of the emergency and your phone number.

**In the case of an accident misdial, please don’t just hang up. Simply state that you dialed an incorrect number and that there is no emergency.

Thank you for understanding!

07/18/2026

🚨 Province Wide Fire Ban Ends at 12:00 tonight 🚨 🚨

Public Advisory: Province-Wide Fire Ban Lifted

The province-wide fire ban issued on July 8 ends July 17 at midnight.

The Provincial Government reminds residents that it is still forest fire season in the province. Anyone planning to have an open outdoor fire should check the Fire Hazard Map beforehand.

Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/fal/0717n06/

07/17/2026

Congratulations to our member Taylor Murphy on his graduation yesterday from the R.C.M.P Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan. It was a pleasure to have you apart of our Fire Fighting team for the last few years.
You will make a fine RCMP officer. Good luck on your first posting in Nova Scotia.Stay safe out there and all the best buddy. 👮‍♂️ 🚓

07/08/2026

The NL Department of Forestry has implemented a PROVINCE WIDE FIRE BAN, in effect until at least July. 17/2026.

07/08/2026

🚨 🚨 Department of Forestry 🚨🚨

⚠ Public Advisory: Province-Wide Fire Ban in Effect

A fire ban has been declared for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador due to elevated Fire Weather Index ratings and extensive wildfire activity in Labrador. The ban is effective immediately until July 17.

More details: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/fal/0708n05/

Information on the Fire Weather Index, regulations, fire bans, and active wildfires is available at gov.nl.ca/fal/wildfiremanagement/

☎️ To report a wildfire, call: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473).

07/07/2026

🚨 🚨 July.7 FIRE BANN IN EFFECT 🚨🚨

Our area is currently listed in the “VERY HIGH”
Fire Risk Index on the NL Dept of forestry website (updated 1:10PM July. 7)