Harvey Fire Department

05/21/2026

🔥 The Government of New Brunswick has launched a new resource, a new page dedicated for daily burn information along with official wildfire information.

Before you burn, always check official government sources for up to date burn restrictions.

Burn conditions are valid from 2 pm May 21 - 2 pm May 22

🟥 No burn
🟨 Restricted burn – permitted 8 pm to 8 am daily
🟩 Burn permitted

Check now at GNB.CA/FireWatch or call 1-866-458-8080
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Les conditions de brûlage sont valides de valides de 14 h le 21 mai à 14 h le 22 mai.

🟥 Pas de brûlage
🟨 Brûlage limité – 20 h à 8 h tous les jours
🟩 Brûlage permis

GNB.CA/IndiceDesFeux ou composez le 1-866-458-8080

05/19/2026

🚑🚨It's Emergency Medical Services Week!

This week, we're celebrating Paramedics and EMS professionals in New Brunswick.

We'd like to thank them for their professionalism, dedication to patient care, and for always having our backs on the fire ground.

Paramedics are an integral part of emergency services, and we are honoured to work alongside them. Please join us in thanking them for all they do for us, every day.

05/17/2026

🚨Today (May 17th) there is a provincial wide burn ban in effect. Meaning no burning is permitted. Burn ban restrictions are issued when ground and vegetation conditions are too dry, permitting high risk for wildfires.

Let’s not feed the wildfires. Current burn restrictions are valid until 2 pm tomorrow (May 18th). Check before you burn by visiting www.gnb.ca/Firewatch or by calling 1-866-458-8080

05/16/2026

Wildfire prevention starts close to home.

Keeping grass cut around your home, garage, sheds, and other buildings is a simple way to help reduce wildfire risk. Tall, dry grass creates extra fuel that can feed wildfires, allowing fire to spread quick.

Around your property, keep these FireSmart tips in mind:

• Keep grass mowed short around your home and outbuildings
• Remove trimmed grass and clippings at least 1.5 meters away from structures
• Create a clear trimmed area between structures and wooded areas
• Avoid mowing during extremely hot, dry, and windy conditions
• Consider using yard sprinklers during dry weather conditions

For more FireSmart tips, visit gnb.ca/firesmartnb

05/13/2026

🚨 Today (May 13th) marks the first province-wide burn ban for the season. This is due to the current weather and ground conditions, making burning unfavourable.

Let's not feed the wildfires. Residents are reminded to prohibit any burning during burn bans and report any unattended or out-of-control fires by calling 911!

These conditions are valid until 2:00 p.m. tomorrow (May 14th). Check updated burn restrictions before burning by visiting www.gnb.ca/Firewatch or by calling 1-866-458-8080

05/10/2026

From all of us at the Harvey Fire Department, Happy Mother's Day!

Today, we recognize and celebrate the mothers and mother figures who provide love, strength, and support to their families and our community.

Thank you for all that you do. We hope you have a safe and wonderful Mother’s Day.

05/08/2026

Understanding and planning for risks today can help protect your home and family.
🚨May 3rd to 9th is Emergency Preparedness Week!

Emergencies can happen at any time and take many different forms. Wildfires, severe weather, power outages, flooding and other emergencies can impact our community, often with little warning.

This year’s theme is “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.” Prepare today with these tips in mind:
• Know the risks in your area
• Build a 72-hour emergency kit
• Make an emergency plan for your household
• Know where you would go if you had to evacuate
• Stay informed, following local and provincial social medias
• Register and subscribe to Voyent Alert! notifications

Preparedness starts before the emergency. Know the risks, make a plan, and be ready.

For extra tips and guidance, visit Canada’s emergency preparedness resources:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/hazards-emergencies.html

05/04/2026

🔥Today, we recognize International Firefighters’ Day — a day dedicated to honouring the men and women of the fire service, with their relentless dedication, courage and service to our communities.

Today, we thank those who serve, those who have served, and we remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

To our fellow firefighters here at home and across the province, including our mutual aid partners — thank you for your unwavering dedication, professionalism and commitment to keeping others safe.

05/02/2026

Today is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day — a day for action, planning and preparing for ways to improve your home's resiliency against wildfires this summer.

Some ways you can protect your home this year:

• Clear dry leaves, branches and loose debris
• Trim and mow tall grass
• Trim back brush, dead branches and overgrown vegetation around your home
• Clear gutters of dead leaves and debris
• Do not leave combustible materials, like firewood, exposed next to your home
• Check the daily burn status before burning, be mindful of windy and dry conditions

Wildfires don't wait. Protect your home and community today.
Become FireSmart by visiting https://firesmartcanada.ca/homeowners/homeowner-resources/
or
www.gnb.ca/firesmartnb

04/22/2026

Did you know our department is made up of 100% volunteers?

This National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the dedication and service our members provide to our community, which we so proudly call home. Every year, our members spend countless hours training, supporting community events, and most importantly, responding when our community needs us most.

Thank you to all of our members for everything you do!