- 13177 Hwy 3 Upper LaHave, Nova Scotia, Canada
- On call everyday 24 Hours
The Dayspring and District Fire Department is not just a fire department we are also your neighbours and friends in the community. Our goal is to help foster community spirit, provde safety eduction and emergency response training. Our members are expected to lead by example, demonstrate selflessness and civic responsibility.
You will see us helping with local junior firefighting training, provide safety and support to local civic functions like parades and social functions, practice our fire and rescue skills on a weekly basis, run our famous monthly fall and spring breakfast that not only builds community involvement but raises much needed funds for our fire department. See below on just a few of the ways we work hard to connect and engage with our community, because we are your friends, family and neighbours too.
The Dayspring and District Fire Department Serving the Community
Comfort Station
Whether it was Hurricane Juan in September 2003, the widespread power outages in November 2004 or more recently the fires of 2023 many communities came together in typical Nova Scotia fashion to assist individuals in their communities. Locations such as volunteer fire departments that had generator power opened their doors to local residents to offer a place for food, warm beverages, charge their cell phone batteries and general information.
Once opened, these locations become known as Comfort Stations. A Comfort Station is opened by a community group and is intended to provide a location where community members can gather for a period of time during the day. A Comfort Station is not opened with the intention of turning into an overnight shelter operation. Depending on the time of year and the emergency situation, a Comfort Station can serve several purposes: Feeding/water, warmth and information are
the three key services provided.” (Red Cross, March 2006)
Members of the Dayspring & District Fire Department will be there when the needs of the community are served by establishing such a comfort station. Opening of a comfort station will be advertised on the radio, Facebook, website, fire hall outdoor bulletin board, etc.
DDFD – provides comfort to those in need.
One of the proudest endeavours members of the department participate in every year is the support of a family in need at Christmas.
The Salvation Army provides us with a Christmas wish list from a needy family in our community. The Dayspring & District Fire Department provides gifts for all members of the family, along with some special meal treats for the big day.
Funds to support this very special and worthwhile initiative are generated throughout the year by 50/50 draws and other fundraising events. The receiving family’s privacy is paramount.
(The picture shown is not related to the Family In Need event)
Part of the commitment to providing emergency services is the education and promotion of health and safety for members of our community. Members of the Dayspring & District Fire Department take this challenge and responsibility very seriously.
Over the years, they have participated in mutual aid parades, hall demonstrations, open houses, school visits, fire safety tips and the promotion of the display of civic numbers. The picture shown here are members of Dayspring Fire Department helping with Lunenburg Fire Department’s fire prevention week at the local Bluenose Academy.
Did you know that prominently displaying a blue civic number sign is now the law? A rising concern of the department and
property owners is access obstructions that may restrict fire apparatus from entering driveways. Community members are encouraged to contact the fire department with any questions concerning household fire prevention efforts or to setup a site meeting.
Reduce the risk of incidents through education and promotion.
* The picture shown is an event run by the Lunenburg Fire Department who kindy invited the Dayspring and District Fire Department to support and attend.
The Dayspring and District Fire Department Saturday breakfast continues to be a long- standing and popular tradition within the community. Those wishing to take a break from the weekend routine can come out and meet
an old friend or neighbour while enjoying a good old-fashioned, wholesome breakfast. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. typically on the second Saturday of the month. Breakfasts start in the fall, usually September, October and November. In the new year they are usually scheduled for February, March, April and May. We take a break during summer, then resume again the next fall.
Menu includes an assortment of eggs how you like them, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, toast and beans, along with coffee, tea and juice. Kids under 5 eat free. For the next breakfast and pricing, check out this breakfast page, our Facebook page, or the sign outside of the firehall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Members of all ages within the community are encouraged to drop by the hall for a visit. Our regular night for training occurs on Monday evenings. It’s a perfect time to stop by and walk through the hall, view the trucks and equipment, sit in the driver’s seat of a big red shiny fire truck, or talk with a firefighter. Community groups can contact the hall for personalized tours. If you visit the hall for one of our breakfasts, or any other fire department- sponsored event, speak with a firefighter and ask if he or she would take you on a personal guided tour of the fire hall. Who knows, you might end up joining the department.
Drop by, meet the firefighters and check out the fire hall.
One of Santa’s favourite stops just before Christmas Is the Dayspring fire hall, so he can meet all the wonderful children in our close-knit community. Maybe jolly old Santa has a story to tell about his playful elves, or perhaps he wants to listen to a child tell him about his or her favourite gift to place on his Christmas list, or it could be that he just wants to share a snack with a new friend. There’s lots of fun for kids of all ages to enjoy. They can build a gingerbread house loaded with yummy treats, or just have fun playing with other children. The date and time will be posted on our bulletin board outside the fire hall.
Ho Ho Ho
Our spacious and well-equipped hall is the perfect location for you to put your organizing talents to good use. The list of possibilities is endless – weddings, lunches, dinners, fashion shows, music events, craft shows, dances, or just about anything you can imagine. If you have an event, we have the perfect venue.
DDFD – the perfect place to showcase your special organizing talents
