Published Oct 21, 2025Last updated 0 minutes ago1 minute readThe Greenwich Fire Hall is located on Highway 1 in Greenwich. Photo by KIRK STARRATT /PostmediaArticle contentThe Greenwich Fire Commission has been dissolved.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Greenwich Volunteer Fire Department was notified Oct. 21 the province approved the dissolution of the commission. Ratepayers recommending dissolving the commission in May.Article contentArticle contentNow the formal process of transferring assets and liabilities to the fire department can begin. A news release from the department said this marks the final step in the process to satisfy the terms of an agreement reached earlier this year to wind up previous discussions regarding a merged fire service for Greenwich and Wolfville.Article content“With the dissolution now complete, we can finally put this difficult period behind us and focus fully on the future of the fire department as we look to continue to provide our community with top-notch fire and emergency services,” Greenwich Chief Jason Ripley said in the news release.Article content Greenwich Fire Chief Jason Ripley says ratepayers voted in favour of requesting the dissolution of the Greenwich Fire Commission at a special meeting on May 7. Photo by FILE PHOTO /PostmediaArticle contentA new modernized governance model will now take effect in the Greenwich Fire District, with the Greenwich Volunteer Fire Department providing fire and emergency services to the County of Kings directly through an operating agreement which was reached earlier this year.Article contentArticle content
Province approves the dissolution of the Greenwich Fire Commission
