Welcome to the Onslow Belmont Fire Department Homepage
The Onslow-Belmont Fire Brigade is an organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting property through fire prevention, suppression and public education.
Organized in 1961, Onslow-Belmont Fire Brigade provides fire protection to over 1,600 homes and businesses in the Onslow, Belmont, Lower Onslow, Crowes Mills and Masstown areas.
The Brigade currently has 56 active firefighters with a total membership of 92. Membership in addition to active firefighters, includes Honourary, Retired, Junior and Support members.
In 2008, the Brigade answered 153 emergency calls. Included in these calls were 6 structure fires, 3 motor vehicle fires, 29 motor vehicle accidents, 11 mutual aid calls, 79 medical first responses, 6 flu fires, 7 grass or brush fires and 12 miscellaneous calls.
Onslow-Belmont Fire Brigade is a Volunteer Brigade. Members are not paid – they volunteer their time, energy and talents to make our communities a safer place in which to live. They save lives and property and promote safety.
Harvest Sale & Auction
Don't miss our annual Auction at the FIREHALL in Onslow on HIGHWAY #2 West of Truro
Friday September 24 at 7:00 pm - 11:00
Saturday September 25 at 10:00 am - 5:00 & 7:00pm - Finish 12:00
100's household items of all kinds, Including appliances & Furniture, tools, toys, sporting equipment, 1000's of books & a good selection of antiques & collectibles. Sale of local produce, pickles, preserves & bake goods. Donations from local merchants include everything from a haircut to loads of gravel, home heating Fuel and lots of business vouchers etc. to be auctioned off.
— Hourly draws and a special final grand prize draw at Closing Sat. Night
— Full canteen Services available
During the week leading up to the sale items can be dropped off at the firehall. Firefighters will be canvassing your neighbourhood. If you don't hear from anyone, just email c.peers@ns.sympatico.ca or call 895-0788 or 897-5951 & leave a message.
Membership Application
Applications may be dropped off at the Fire Hall located at 12355 Highway 2, Lower Onslow. To make arrangements to drop off your application or to talk with a member, email us at contact@onslowbelmontfb.ca or call the hall at 662-2555.
Download Application Form: CLICK HERE
