Also in April of 1972 a piece of land was donated to the brigade by Foster MacKenzie, where our current fire hall currently sits. In May a series of Logging bees were held on the land of Ronnie Horne, and was transported to Bill Gorman's mill, where the lumber was used to construct the new Fire hall. The first meeting was held in the new hall on Nov 29 1972. This consisted of 2 truck bays.

The only fire equipment the brigade had at this time was on loan from the Department of Lands and Forest and consisted of 500 feet of 1 ½ line and a wajax pump. This was stored on a half ton truck that was donated by Donald Roode.

In order for the brigade to raise funds, dances were held at the North River Elementary school as this was the only available public hall. In 1975 with the assistance of a grant, the fire brigades recreation hall was completed.

In 1977 the North River Fire Brigade ladies auxiliary was formed to support the brigade. They were always busy catering banquets and wedding receptions. The ladies auxiliary every year would make a donation to the brigade to assist in the purchasing of specialized equipment.

In 2018 with the help of the Nova Scotia Emergency Services Provider Fund, the brigade was able to upgrade its aging breathing apparatus with 14 new MSA G1 45 minute packs, with 28 bottles.

In 2020 a global pandemic struck. The Coronavirus 19 affected people world wide. Emergency services were left without ways to fundraise making it difficult to purchase specialized equipment that regular tax rates would not cover. North River Fire was fortunate enough to get in on the Amherst FireFighters Association’s 50/50 online draw early on. To date with the generous support of community members purchasing tickets, $13,800 has been raised. These funds allowed us to take on a new role in the fire service.

Eight of our members went on training for vehicle extrication. Vehicle Stabilization jacks, struts and wedges, and hand tools were purchased.