New Germany Fire Department

New Germany Fire Department Welcome to the page of the New Germany Volunteer Fire Department. We are located in the northern part of Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Congrats to Chief Engineer Royce Slauenwhite on receiving his 45 year service bar at this month's regular meeting.
05/28/2026

Congrats to Chief Engineer Royce Slauenwhite on receiving his 45 year service bar at this month's regular meeting.

Huge thanks to Jesse Dexter and Darren Zinck for the incredible pizza and salad supper for our members on meeting night!
05/26/2026

Huge thanks to Jesse Dexter and Darren Zinck for the incredible pizza and salad supper for our members on meeting night!

Happening at the Parkdale Maplewood Community Hall, starting at 2pm. Many community members and Fire Department members ...
05/23/2026

Happening at the Parkdale Maplewood Community Hall, starting at 2pm.

Many community members and Fire Department members are present.

Thank you Kill Dog Cove Road Association for organizing this event.

Set up in North Queens along with Liverpool Fire Rescue for a Firefighter's funeral in support of our mutual aid partner...
05/17/2026

Set up in North Queens along with Liverpool Fire Rescue for a Firefighter's funeral in support of our mutual aid partners. North Queens Fire Association

Recently Firefighter Blair Colp received his five year recognition with the New Germany Fire Department. Congrats Blair!
05/11/2026

Recently Firefighter Blair Colp received his five year recognition with the New Germany Fire Department.

Congrats Blair!

05/11/2026

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05/11/2026

New Germany Fire Department Rate Payer's Meeting will be held at 8pm on May 20th at our Fire Hall.

04/29/2026

Our AGM and Election of Executive and Officers for the 2026–2027 year was held last evening.

Members not noted as newly elected or previously serving in another role are continuing in their current positions.

NGFD Executive:

Chief: Jeff Flemming (previously Deputy Chief)

Deputy Chief: Jonathan Spidle (previously Captain and Secretary)

Treasurer: Peter Bowers

Secretary: Michelle Swinimer (newly elected)

Member at Large: Glen Slauenwhite

NGFD Officers:

Ladder 1

Captain: Mike Kendell (previously Ladder 1 Lieutenant)

Lieutenant: Riley Cook (previously Engine 3 Lieutenant)

Engine 3

Captain: Ed Lohnes

Lieutenant: Jerry Goudie (newly elected)

Supply 4

Captain: Mervyn Mossman

Lieutenant: Greg Trethewey (newly elected)

Rescue 5

Captain: Greg Croft

Lieutenant: Richard Joudrey (newly elected)

We would like to thank our outgoing Lieutenants, Joe Gallant and Jason Greek, for their many years of leadership and dedication to the department.

We also extend our utmost appreciation, admiration, and gratitude to our outgoing Chief, Blair Lantz. Chief Lantz has been a constant presence, having served in this role for 35 years, leading this department through change, growth, and challenge with steady leadership and unwavering commitment. His impact goes far beyond the calls he answered or the decisions he made. His leadership and commitment have shaped this department in ways that will be felt for years to come.

There are not enough words to fully express the impact of his 35 years of service. Thank you, Chief Lantz, for always showing up for your department, your members, and your community.

We are hosting two of the MFR refreshers on April 27th. Registration through the EHS MFR site is required.
04/26/2026

We are hosting two of the MFR refreshers on April 27th. Registration through the EHS MFR site is required.

At this week's training, members practiced donning SCBA and the deployment, advancing, packing and use of hand lines to ...
01/14/2026

At this week's training, members practiced donning SCBA and the deployment, advancing, packing and use of hand lines to perform efficient initial fire attacks.
Training like this enhances both firefighter and public safety, and promotes good communication and teamwork within the department.

Address

12 Firehall Road
New Germany, NS
B0R1E0

Telephone

902-644-3301

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