Flags

Flag Etiquette

It is important that fire departments as well as the general public who fly flags know proper flag etiquette in Canada. Please click here to view the rules for flying the National Flag of Canada on the Government of Canada's website for more information.


You can also view half-masting and flag etiquette in times of mourning on the Government of Canada's website by clicking here.

Fire Departments

Flag Half-Masting

A fire department who flies flags and is wanting to know when and why they should lower their flags or a curious member of the public wanting to know why the local fire department may be flying their flags at half-mast, this page has you covered! It benefits both parties.

Current/Recent Flag Half-Masting News:

Commemorating the Victims of the 2020 Nova Scotia Massacre

Half-Masting Period: From sunrise on April 18, to sunset on April 19, 2025.

Locations: All fire departments who fly flags (listed below).

Last Updated on April 13, 2025.

Special dates for when fire department flags should be lowered at half-mast are:


You can also view the Rules for half-masting the National Flag of Canada on the Government of Canada's website for further information on flag half-masting.

As of April 13, 2025 the following fire departments listed who fly flags in Digby/Annapolis Counties are:


*Note - Only fire departments who have in-ground flagpoles with an appropriate halyard/mast for lowering flags to half-mast is listed here.