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Plympton & Gilbert's Cove Fire Department Shoulder Patch
The membership of the department decided that a few years ago that it was
time for a change from the standard CAFC shoulder patch. A few different designs and color schemes were submitted and
this is the design that was adopted. We wanted something that would represent both the communities of Plympton and Gilbert's
Cove.
The crest is shaped in the shape of the standard fire maltese cross. The
name on the inner gold circle in bold type. The lighthouse shown on the left hand of the picture is the Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse.
Now a local and popular summer tourist attraction it is also a great place to take a walk on the beach
or get a great view of the beautiful St. Mary's Bay.
The body of water in the center of the picture is the beautiful St.
Mary's Bay. Another tourist attraction and wonderful view.
The park with the embankment leading down to the water on the right is
known as Savary Park, and is one of Nova Scotia's provincial parks. Savary Park is also another tourist attraction, and has
a popular road that surrounds it. Many locals and tourists walk the road, take a leisurely drive through the park and some
stop in for a few hours for a picnic or just to get another breath-taking view of St. Mary's Bay.
The figures under the word "VOLUNTEER" are all of the families and people
in all of our coverage area that we protect, and rely on when we need help. Without community support we wouldn't have a great
fire department.
All of which combined make our crest unique and specific to our area
PGCFD Shoulder Patches (Past & Present)
This was the first uniform shoulder patch worn on a PGCFD uniform. Basic
embroidery design with the firefighter "scramble" in the center. Worn on the uniform shirt.
This crest was used in conjunction with the red and white crest above.
This crest was only for the overcoat worn with the uniform. Rank was indicated in the center of the patch. This crest belonged
to the Chief, all other non-ranking firefighters just had the "PG&C" across the top and "FIRE DEPT." below.
This crest was our most recently retired one. It was in service with
the PGCFD for many years. This crest is universal because many other departments still use this design with the Canadian
Maltese Cross in the center with their department name on the over head banner.
This crest is today's standard used by all firefighters and officers in
the PGCFD. Explanation of design above.
Where Are We??
The Plympton & Gilbert's Cove Volunteer Fire Department is located
at 7208 Highway 101 in Plympton, Nova Scotia. We are approximately a 15-20 minute drive southwest of Digby, and about a 45-50
minute drive northeast of Yarmouth. We are a member of the Digby Municipal Fire Service and the Fire Service Association
of Nova Scotia (FSANS).
The Digby Municipal Fire Service is made up of 11 different fire department
that are in Digby County and covered by the Digby Municipality. We all help each other out during mutual aid situations, participate
in training and take part in some fire department social events. They are;
Southville Fire Department
Weymouth Fire Department
Plympton & Gilbert's Cove Fire Department
Brighton & Barton Fire Department
Digby Fire Department
Smith's Cove Fire Department
Bear River Fire Department
Digby Neck Fire Department
Freeport Fire Department
Tiverton Fire Department
Westport Fire Department
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