Head of N.S. Firefighters School to retire, facility restructures with goal of 'meaningful change'

Head of N.S. Firefighters School to retire, facility restructures with goal of 'meaningful change'

The training facility announced changes to its structure and leadership Thursday following years of public scrutiny pertaining to safety after the 2019 death of firefighter Skyler Blackie.

Nova Scotia Firefighters School announces leadership change - Fire Fighting in Canada

Oct. 3, 2025, Waverley, N.S. — The Nova Scotia Firefighters School’s executive director, John Cunningham, will retire on Oct. 31, and a new board of directors

N.S. Firefighters School announces leadership transition; Executive Director retiring » The Laker News

WAVERLEY: The Nova Scotia Firefighters School has announced that Executive Director John Cunningham will retire from the organization effective October 31. Cunningham has been a familiar presence at the School for many years; the Board of Directors believes that his retirement presents an opportunity to explore new and innovative directions in the best interests of the broad fire service community of Nova Scotia and beyond. This decision comes a…