Twelve Sackville firefighters are temporarily stepping down because of concerns about department management and workplace safety.
Association of Fire Chiefs says there is a contingency plan in place for understaffed department
Victoria Walton · CBC News
· Posted: Jan 13, 2026 3:27 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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There are now only 18 active firefighters at Sackville Fire and Rescue, down from 30 at the beginning of 2026. (CBC)
The New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs says Sackville residents don’t need to worry about what would happen if a fire broke out, even though nearly half of the local firefighters stepped away from their duties.
The 12 volunteer firefighters at the Sackville Fire and Rescue Department walked off the job in early January over concerns related to workplace safety and harassment. But the department will still be able to respond to emergencies, according to a senior official with the provincial association representing New Brunswick’s fire services.
“There’s contingency plans in place in all departments for something that does happen like this,” said Kevin Theriault, fire chief in St. Andrews and second vice president with the association.
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