Abercrombie Fire Department Archives

TIR works towards improving safety at Abercrombie/Trenton Connector intersection

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020Pictou Advocate

ABERCROMBIE — Steps are being taken to improve safety at an intersection that has been a cause for concern among residents and first responders, says the county councillor for the area. District 8 Coun. Larry Turner said during a recent council meeting that he received an update from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal...

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Thee departments respond to fire

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019Pictou Advocate

Three volunteer fire department were at the scene fire Wednesday. At approximately 2 p.m., Trenton Fire Department, with assistance from Abercrombie, Little Harbour and Pictou Landing fire departments, responded to a structure fire at the E and R Langille Contracting business on Little Harbour Road. Preliminary investigation by fire officials has deemed the fire to...

Fire fighters conduct emergency drill

August 9, 2019August 7, 2019Brian Cameron

Low water levels in town prompted the Pictou Fire Department to hold an emergency training drill Wednesday. Deputy Chief Jason MacLeod said typically, Pictou fire fighters rely on the town’s municipal water system via hydrants strategically located on the streets within the town. However, on Aug. 1, the Town issued a Water Conservation Order to...

Fundraising for a friend

January 18, 2019Heather Brimicombe

The Abercrombie Fire Department will be a busy spot for a good cause on January 26 as members team up with those from the New Glasgow Fire Department to host a fundraiser for one of their own. Donnie Grant is a 22-year member of the Abercrombie Fire Department who is recipient of a 20-year long...

Fire destroys mobile home

January 17, 2019Steve Goodwin

CENTRAL CARIBOU – A fire destroyed a mobile home along the Central Caribou Road this (Thursday) morning. The dwelling’s occupants got out safely while the Caribou District Fire Department and four other departments were at the scene. Caribou District responded at 9:35 a.m., Chief Robert Weaver said. Pictou District RCMP responded at about 9:45 a.m....

Grass fire in Hillside

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018Pictou Advocate

Shortly after 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Trenton firefighters responded to a grass and brush fire that spread to a vehicle on Greens Point Road in Hillside. The Trenton Fire Department was assisted by the Abercrombie and Pictou Landing fire departments. The blaze was quickly brought under control shuttling water from a hydrant near the entrance to...

Three injured in crash at Trenton Connector and Abercrombie Road

March 5, 2018Pictou Advocate

ABERCROMBIE – Pictou District RCMP is investigating a collision at the intersection of Abercrombie Road and the Trenton Connector. At 2:50 p.m. on Friday, RCMP, EHS and Abercrombie Fire Department, responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a 2009 Ford Ranger and a 2011 Hyundai Accent. As a result, the driver of the Hyundai, a 25-year-old...

Police charge woman with arson

January 23, 2018January 24, 2018Pictou Advocate

UPDATE: New Glasgow Regional Police have arrested a 26-year-old Trenton woman in relation to the arson at a residence and travel trailer in Trenton. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Trenton Fire Department, assisted by New Glasgow and Abercrombie Fire departments and New Glasgow Regional Police, responded to a fire at a residence and travel...

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