The following sections of the Association’s By-laws outline qualifications, categories, rights and privileges of membership in the Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia. Corporate and Supporting membership is also available in the Association. Registration forms follow for both regular membership and corporate/supporting membership. For further information regarding membership, please contact the Executive Director at admin@fsans.ns.ca
ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP
Active membership of the Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia shall be open to all members of the Fire Service in Nova Scotia who are Active Members of a Fire Department or Brigade, Office of the Fire Marshal, Mutual Aid Associations or other Fire Service Organizations. Due to potential conflict of interest, employees of the Office of the Fire Marshal of Nova Scotia may not be a Director or serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia .
Other categories of membership are available as per Article IX of these By-Laws.
The following organizations, government departments or agencies whose personnel possess specialized knowledge or whose participation is beneficial to attaining the goals and Objectives of the Association, shall be invited to participate as Associate Members at no cost to the individual(s) or organizations.
- Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities (Representative and alternate)
- NS Department of Health Emergency Health Services (Representative and alternate)
- Emergency Measures Organization Nova Scotia (Representative and alternate)
- NS Department of Natural Resources (Representative and alternate)
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ARTICLE IX – CATEGORIES AND RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP
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Active Members of the Association in good standing shall have full membership rights and privileges, including a vote on any mattes at the Annual General Meeting, Semi-Annual Meeting and Special Meetings of the Association.
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Corporate and Supporting Members shall have the ability to display or demonstrate their fire and safety equipment or promote services of value to members of the Association, at rates to be determined by the Board of Directors in consultation with the Finance Committee. Corporate and Supporting Members shall not enter into debate of the Association nor have a vote on any matter unless this limitation is specifically waived by the meeting.
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Honorary Life Members shall have all the rights and privileges enjoyed by the same class of membership he/she formerly held, including voting privileges, unless otherwise stated by the Board of Directors. Nominations to the position of Honorary Life Membership is contingent upon the number of Honorary Life Memberships not exceeding 10% of the Active Membership Roll at the time of nomination. First consideration for nomination shall be afforded to Charter Members of the Chief Fire Officers Association of Nova Scotia.
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Associate Members shall have all the rights and privileges of Active Members, save and except voting privilege. |
All members in good standing will receive a printed or electronic copy of the minutes of each meeting of the Association. Being in ‘good standing’ is deemed to mean membership dues and fees being paid current within one calendar year.
No member of the Association shall be entitled to cast more than a single vote on any matter arising at meetings of the Association.
Regular Membership Form
Corporate/Supporting Membership Registration Form
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