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Halifax firefighter staffing numbers are below industry safety standards, says fire chief
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At the peak, there were 56 firefighters and 20 trucks on site, the service said.
In 2025, one truck experienced 23 brownouts and another had 25.
This would create a team of four across the municipality who support 1,100 firefighters in 51 stations.
The number of permits for new highrise buildings has grown in the last few years, with 223 issued for four-storey and higher buildings since 2021.
There are currently nine of 14 positions filled.
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Halifax firefighter staffing numbers are below industry safety standards, says fire chief
HRFE is requesting 20 new firefighters
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By Emma Breton
Published Oct 28, 2026
Deryn Rizzi, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency's fire chief, is asking Halifax regional council for $1 million in additional funding in order to fix staffing issues, which have fallen below best standard.…
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