Waterville and District Volunteer Fire Department
1415 County Home Rd B0P 1G0 Cambridge, NS, Canada

Family, Friends, Colleagues and neighbouring Fire Departments laid Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department active Deputy Chief, Cathy Cooke to rest. Ca...thy Cooke began serving with the Waterville & District Fire Department in the year of 1980. DC Cooke followed her family footsteps as she moved through the ranks. Like her father, Cathy served as Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain and finally Deputy Chief. Cathy's family was very involved with the Department, her Mother Joyce Rhynold served 20 years with the Fire Departments Auxillary, while her father Murray served 37 years as a firefighter and Deputy Chief. Their family would have been close to 100 years of service. Murray Gillis ( Cathy Cooke's father ) passed away while serving as active Deputy Chief with the Waterville & District Fire Department in 1982. Cathy served 40 dedicated years to the Waterville & District Fire Department, Community and surrounding areas. DC Cooke was one of four females in the County in the 80's. ( Located from a old news paper published in 1984.) To this date Cathy would be the only female in history to serve as active Deputy Chief with the Waterville Fire Department. From Waterville Fire Chief Wayne Johnstone: "I would like to thank the membership of The Waterville & District & the other Valley Departments who attended the Funeral Service for Deputy Chief, Cathy Cooke. I would also like to say thanks to Berwick & Kentville Fire Departments for providing stand in coverage during the Service. Much appreciation to Valley Dispatch ( Daniel Cheeseman ) for the excellent deliverance of the last alarm." Rest Easy DC Cooke, Will Take It From Here.

Yesterday was a very difficult day for members of the Fire service, Family, Friends, and especially members of the WDFD as we laid Deputy Chief Cathy Cooke to rest. Again we truly appreciate all the support through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Family, Friends and all others Cathy has touched throughout the years. Rest in Peace Deputy Chief Cooke We Will Take It From Here.

The Memorial for Deputy Chief Cathy Cooke is continuing to grow here at the base station. We truly appreciate all the support during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends at this time. We will take it from here.

The members of the Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department are mourning today after the sudden passing of their active Deputy Chief, Cathy Cooke. Flags... at the Waterville base station fly at half mast today as the Fire community, family and friends remember. Cathy Cooke would have been in Waterville Fire for 40 years this month. DC Cooke was 59. Rest easy Cathy, we will take it from here.

On behalf of all the members of the WDFD we would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Veteran Firefighter Amos Bud Ewing on the occasion of your 95th Birthday!

We are now officially listed with the Nova Scotia Firefighters weekly 50/50 jackpot. Next draw is Thursday July 23 2020,. Follow the link below to get your tickets today! Thank you for the support!... https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/nsfd/73 See more

Video Credit Adrian Johnstone

This was our first training session with the department since Covid- 19 shut us down in March. Video Credit Adrian Johnstone.

Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department escorting the late Fire Chief Harold Rafuse, to his resting spot on May 31st, 2020.

Procession and Committal Service of the late Harold Alfred Rafuse. May 31, 2020

Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department's Tribute. #BootsforDylan #NovaScotiaStrong

As today is International Firefighters Day we would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our members and firefighters everywhere for the amazing work they do throughout the year. Thank You and Happy International Firefighters Day 2020!

Our flags are at Half-mast today in respect for all those who lost their lives over the weekend. On behalf of our Department our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families during this difficult time.