Sydney Mines Fire Department

06/18/2026

Our latest training night we decided to run an “outside the box” session. We decided to run an evaluation using techniques not used every day. It was a great evening to sharpen our skills.

06/05/2026

Starting tomorrow!! Come out and enjoy the show.

05/25/2026

Last weekend, members from Sydney Mines and North Sydney took part in a Confined Space Rescue Training weekend. Scenarios included both horizontal and vertical rescues, along with supplied air and rope rescue techniques designed to challenge and strengthen our skills in realistic environments.

A huge thank you to Safetychek for providing access to their simulator and the equipment needed to make the training possible, and to NCL for the use of their yard and equipment as training props. Your support helped make the weekend a tremendous success.

05/22/2026

A friendly reminder of the upcoming Sydney Mines Fishing and Hunting Outdoor Show June 6th and 7th at the Sydney Mines Rink. Lots of great vendors have secured their spots.

05/12/2026

Our 10th annual Outdoor show is coming up, June 6 and 7th, something for the whole family, come check us out.

05/07/2026

This Saturday!! Our Fire Station will be open for anyone to participate!

The sky is looking brighter! Better weather ahead - Sign up today to join us for the Great Cape Breton Clean Up.

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05/03/2026

This weekend 6 members from the Fire Department are participating in a 2 day Holmatro Rescue Event being put on by Safety Source, Fire Training Associates hosted by Glace Bay Fire Dept. Adding skills and staying sharp with our extrication skills!

04/01/2026

03/05/2026

Congratulations and Thank You to Deputy Chief John MacPherson for all the years and dedication to the Sydney Mines Fire Dept (50 years). You have held many positions over the years from Firefighter, Captain, Asst. Chief and Deputy Chief, but most importantly Training Officer. John had a huge hand in training our firefighters to the highest standards to help progress our dept.

Again Congratulations John!

03/03/2026

Thank you Chief MacCormick for your 50 years of leadership and dedicated service to the Sydney Mines Fire Dept. From Firefighter, Captain, Deputy Chief to Fire Chief, leading SMFD to be one of the most progressive up to date dept in all of Nova Scotia! Thanks Chief!