The Nova Scotia Firefighters Benevolent Fund helps firefighters cover costs associated with travelling for medical appointments, including fuel, meals and lodging.
Posted: Jan 18, 2021 1:38 PM AT | Last Updated: January 18
Martin Walton is the president of the newly launched Nova Scotia Firefighters Benevolent Fund.(Sarah Walton)
There are nearly 8,000 firefighters in Nova Scotia, and a new fund that has been given clearance to operate as a registered charity under the Income Tax Act will soon be available to help those who need it. It s really in response to having a provincial safety net for firefighters and their families in times of crisis, said Martin Walton, the president of the newly launched Nova Scotia Firefighters Benevolent Fund. In times of sickness or sudden emergency in the family, that s when funding is needed most.