Port Williams Volunteer Fire Department

Being a member of the Fire Department isn't all sweat and guts . Above, members relax in front of Pumper 1 as photographer Bridget Havercroft prepares for a photo shoot.

Established in 1951, the PWVFD is part of the Village Commission structure of the Village of Port Williams. As such, the PWVFD and its structure, membership, and rules of operation and conduct are subject to the sole authority of the Port Williams Village Commission.

Through its 30 members and four modern fire vehicles, the PWVFD provides services to the Port Williams Fire District — an area of approximately 30 km² with a population of 1900 — and adjacent communities in the Municipality of the County of Kings. The Fire District is bounded by the Canard River in the north and the Cornwallis River in the south. The western boundary is the centre line of Tiny Parrish Road  and its extensions north and south to meet the two rivers, and the eastern boundary is the Minas Basin (see map).

The Department responds to about 45 alarms per year.

Mission Statement

The mission of the PWVFD is to protect property, prevent loss of lives in case of fire or other emergency, and educate citizens of the community in the prevention of fires.

Last updated on March 2, 2010