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Jun 8, 2026
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Halifax Regional Municipality hires their first female fire chief away from Toronto Pearson airport
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Halifax Regional Municipality announced on Monday, June 8, 2026 that Deryn Rizzi will become the new Chief of Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE). Her first day will be Aug. 17. PHOTO BY HRM Article content An Ontario import will be the next chief of Canada’s oldest fire department. Article content Halifax Regional Municipality announced that Deryn Rizzi will be taking over from Acting Chief Dave Meldrum, who has held the position since October 2025. The current fire department — Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) — was established in 1996, but its history goes back to 1749, mak…
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