Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency announces new chief, will take over role this summer

Halifax fire appoints first female to the role of chief

Hailing from Ontario, Deryn Rizzi is taking the top job as the new Chief of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE). She’s expected to start the role on Aug. 17 and is the first female to hold the position. Rizzi left Ontario after heading as Fire Chief and Director of Toronto Pearson Fire and Emergency […]

Halifax hires new fire chief, first woman to take job

On Monday, Halifax announced Deryn Rizzi will become the new chief of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency in August.

Halifax Regional Municipality hires their first female fire chief away from Toronto Pearson airport

She is the first female fire chief in 30 years since amalgamation and likely in all of Halifax’s history

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency announces new chief, will take over role this summer

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency is getting a new chief this summer.

Halifax hires Deryn Rizzi as new fire chief, first woman in the role

Rizzi to start job on Aug. 17.

Halifax - Halifax Regional Municipality welcomes Deryn Rizzi, incoming Chief of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency

After a nationwide candidate search, Deryn Rizzi will become the new Chief of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) on Aug. 17, 2026.