South Shore First Responders

11/11/2025

🇨🇦 Remembrance Day 🇨🇦
Today, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have fought — and continue to serve — for our freedom and peace.
Our members would like to extend our deepest respect to the veterans within our community, and to the families whose loved ones have served or continue to serve our country. Your strength, dedication, and sacrifice are never forgotten.
As first responders, we understand the meaning of duty, courage, and selflessness. We stand in gratitude and remembrance with all Canadians today.
At 11:00 a.m., we join our community in a moment of silence to remember and reflect.

11/08/2025

🚫 Danger: Thin Ice 🚫
As temperatures fluctuate, ice on ponds and lakes can be unpredictable and unsafe. Even if it looks solid, snow cover and changing weather can make it dangerously thin.

Please stay off the ice, and remind children to do the same. Let’s keep everyone safe and avoid a preventable emergency this winter. ❄️

11/08/2025

❄️ First Snowfall Reminder from Your Local First Responders 🚗
The first snow has arrived, and with it comes slick roads and reduced visibility. In our rural community, conditions can change quickly — so please drive with care:

✅ Slow down and give yourself extra time to reach your destination.
✅ Increase your following distance — icy roads mean longer stopping times.
✅ Keep headlights on and ensure your windshield is clear.
✅ Pack an emergency kit — blanket, flashlight, charger, and snacks.
✅ Let someone know your route, especially if traveling outside town.

Let’s all do our part to keep the roads safe for ourselves, our families, and our community. Stay safe and drive smart this winter! ❄️🚙

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Halloween is a fun, spooky time for kids, but safety comes first! Here are key tips to keep everyone safe:

• Keep kids clear of candles in jack-o’-lanterns, fireplaces, or lanterns.
• Glow sticks or battery-operated candles are better than real flames.
• Keep decorations away from heaters, bulbs, and open flames.
• Keep doorways and hallways clear for quick escape.
• Check smoke alarms before festivities.

Stay spooky and safe! 🦇👻

10/28/2025

FREE First Aid Course Reminder! 🩹
Living in a rural community means sometimes help takes a little longer to arrive — that’s why knowing first aid can make all the difference.
✅ Learn life-saving skills
✅ Great addition to your resume
✅ Build confidence to help in emergencies
Sign-up deadline: October 31st!
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a valuable, lifelong skill — for free!
📍Open to all community members

10/24/2025

Fire safety starts with making good choices. Teach children the following:

🚫 Hot things can burn. Look, don’t touch.
🔥 Matches & lighters are only for grown-ups.
🚒 Firefighters are here to help.
🚨 Hear the alarm? Get out & stay out.
📞 Call 911 for emergencies.

Find fire safety teaching resources for kids in preschool through grade 2 here: https://sparkyschoolhouse.org/resource/learn-not-to-burn/

10/24/2025

🧠 Mental Health Matters for Students

If you are a student and are feeling overwhelmed or anxious at school, contact the Kids Help Phone which is available 24/7. Reach out anytime via:

• Text: 686868
• Call: 1-800-668-6868
• Online Chat: https://kidshelpphone.ca/

💛 Remember, it's okay to not be okay. You're not alone; support is just a message away.

10/21/2025

Grateful beyond words for the dedicated volunteers who give their time, skills, and heart to keep our community safe. 💛

🚨 Call Update 🚨
At approximately 6:49 PM, RBFD was dispatched to land STARS Helicopter.

10/13/2025

Fall’s here — and so are the “fun” driving surprises 🍂❄️🦌
Between foggy mornings, slick roads, and wandering wildlife, rural driving takes a little extra caution this time of year.
✅ Slow down and leave extra space
✅ Keep your lights and wipers on
✅ Watch for deer — especially around sunrise and sunset
✅ If weather gets bad, pull over safely and wait it out
Let’s make sure everyone gets home safe!

07/27/2025

✨ Today’s the Last Day to Support STARS!
Living rural, STARS is a lifeline for our community – and today’s your chance to give back to this vital service.
Bring the family and enjoy face painting, a bounce castle, and tasty snacks – plus, don’t miss out on their amazing door prize!
Your support today helps ensure STARS can continue being there
when we need them most. 🚁❤️
Down by the Waterfront Beach Bar and Grill!

07/19/2025

Reminder!!!

BBQ Fundraiser🚒👨‍🚒🔥🧯
August 9 🚑🔥🩺💉

Join us for a community BBQ to help support our local emergency services — including South Shore First Responders and the Regina Beach Fire Department.

📍 Pape & Geordie Gas and Grocery
📅 Friday, August 9
⏰️11am-2 pm
🎉 Fun activities, great food, and prizes to be won!

All proceeds go toward equipment, training, and resources that keep our rural community safe.

Come out, grab a burger 🍔 or hotdog 🌭and show your support for the people who show up when we need them most. Let’s give back to those who always have our backs!