Torbay Volunteer Fire Dept

06/12/2026

🔥 GIVEAWAY FOR FIREFIGHTERS! 🔥
Complete the R&R Committee’s Second Survey for a Chance to Win!

The Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Fire Services is excited to announce a special giveaway to thank firefighters across our province for helping us gather important information that will support better resources, stronger recruitment, and improved retention for Firefighters and Fire Departments.

Every firefighter who completes the Second Recruitment & Retention Survey will be entered into a prize draw! Your feedback directly helps the R&R Committee identify challenges, strengthen supports, and build tools that benefit all fire halls in Newfoundland and Labrador.

📝 Complete the survey here:
https://forms.gle/vKQjFkoaLw8n6Ugu6

🎁 PRIZES:
1st Prize: NLAFS Merchandise Prize Pack + $50 Pre‑Paid Visa
2nd Prize: $50 Tim Hortons Gift Card + $50 Canadian Tire Gift Card
3rd Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card

Your voice matters. Your experience matters. And your participation helps shape the future of fire services in our province.

Thank you for everything you do — and good luck in the draw! 🚒🔥

06/10/2026

Reminder of our lunch and learn today.
Even if you haven’t registered, stop in, learn some things, asks some questions and help us be better prepared for wildfires.

Come join us to discuss wildfire prevention and general fire safety principles.
There will be a light snack available.

Help us, help you to be better prepared for wildfires.

06/06/2026

Campfires are permitted when the daily Fire Weather Index is Low (blue), Moderate (green), or High (yellow).

Campfires are banned when the Fire Weather Index is Very High (orange) or Extreme (red).

If you are having a campfire, follow these important safety rules:
🔥 Check the daily Forest Fire Hazard Rating before lighting any fire
🍃Avoid having campfires on windy days
🌲 Choose an open, clear area away from trees, brush, dry grass, and buildings
🏕️ Keep campfires on bare soil, gravel, sand, or contained in a screened fire pit
🔥➡️ Keep the campfire small and controllable
Keep a bucket of water or a hose nearby at all times
👀 Never leave a fire unattended
💧Fully extinguish the fire before leaving it – soak it, stir the embers, and soak again

06/05/2026

Thank you Chief Fred Hollett for all your years of service to the Fire service here in Newfoundland and Labrador, in many roles.
You have been a leader in the field.

Congratulations to Chief Terry Scott on your new appointment as well. Looking forward to continuing to work with you and PC-SP Fire.

06/04/2026

Members of the Torbay Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a door to door campaign over the next couple months, in Torbay and Flatrock, where we will speak to residents about wildfire risk and mitigation and also the importance of a visible civic address sign.

If you are not home when we are in your area, we will leave a door hanger with some information and our contact information is there if you have any questions or want to speak to us more.

Along with this campaign, we will also be doing some 911 mapping to ensure we have correct addresses in our system and to improve our response times.

Stay safe.

06/03/2026

Today is Red Shirt Day.

Led by Easter Seals organizations across Canada, Red Shirt Day is recognized during
National AccessAbility Week and shines a light on the importance of accessibility & inclusion, while celebrating the contributions & achievements of persons with disabilities.

Some of members wore red to the Firehall today so show our support for red shirt day.

Easter Seals NL

06/03/2026

Come join us to discuss wildfire prevention and general fire safety principles.
There will be a light snack available.

Help us, help you to be better prepared for wildfires.

06/02/2026

90.91% of participants from the March 26, 2026 First Responders Training Session reported that they had an improved understanding of dementia following the session.

If you are interested in registering for the June 17 session, RSVP by June 15, 2026 by emailing [email protected]