The City of Charlottetown has a new exhibit that honours and explores the history of the Charlottetown Fire Department on display at the Confederation Court Mall.
The exhibit, titled Ever Ready When Duty Calls: The History of the Charlottetown Fire Department, features an assortment of historic photographs, firefighting uniforms and equipment. The display can be found on the second floor of the Confederation Court Mall near the escalator and will be available for viewing during mall hours until November 15, 2025.
Charlottetown’s first volunteer fire department was established shortly after the City’s incorporation in 1855. At that time, the department took as its motto “Ever Ready When Duty Calls” which is still used today. On April 1, 1995, the Sherwood, Parkdale and Charlottetown Fire Departments combined to form the newly amalgamated Charlottetown Fire Department that continues to serve the city today.
The City of Charlottetown would like to thank the Confederation Court Mall for providing the exhibit space and all the individuals who generously contributed materials to the Charlottetown Fire Department’s collection.
For information on how to donate historic photos or to permit the City to scan your historic images, please contact the Planning and Heritage Department at 902-629-4051 or
[email protected].