Doug Trussler

• Passing the torch: Halifax fire chief caps career at graduation ceremony

  Halifax Fire & Emergency Services chief Doug Trussler carried out the last official day of his career on Friday by ushering in Halifax's newest class of recruits.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2017
  
• Halifax council passes motion ordering fire service to hire 32 firefighters

  Councillors gave the fire department permission to hire 32 new firefighters at a cost of $3.3 million, but the impact on taxes and insurance premiums isn't clear.

  Economy

  Jan 26, 2016
  
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• Halifax councillors reject latest firefighter staffing motion

  Halifax Regional Council voted Tuesday to reject a fire station staffing proposal from the fire chief and is asking staff to instead look at a plan that could cost millions more.

  Politics

  Jan 12, 2016
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• Tensions mount over proposed changes to Halifax Fire service

  Tensions are still high as Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency mulls changes to its service delivery model that could affect staffing arrangements at some stations.

  Politics

  Jan 7, 2016
• Dartmouth residents gather to discuss potential fire station staffing changes

  About 150 people gathered in Dartmouth Wednesday evening to discuss and, in many cases, bash the idea of changing the staffing model at Fire Station 13.

  Fire

  Jan 7, 2016
• Halifax fire chief stands by controversial plan to restructure service

  Halifax Fire Chief Doug Trussler says he remains convinced that a proposal to reallocate assets is the best path forward, despite vocal opposition to the plan.

  Politics

  Jan 6, 2016
• Despite push back, fire chief steadfast in proposed station closures

  Halifax's fire chief says he stands by the proposal to close three fire stations in the city, despite petitions against the move.

  Mar 10, 2015