RCMP Officer Rescues Child from House Fire in Dieppe, N.B.

Community Safety Alert – Child Pulled from Burning Home

On the evening of June 3, 2026, an off-duty member of the Codiac Regional RCMP rescued a young child from a serious residential fire on Peupliers Street in Dieppe, New Brunswick. What began as a rapidly spreading house fire became a life‑saving intervention when the officer entered the burning home to locate a missing child.

First responders from the Codiac Regional RCMP and the Dieppe Fire Department arrived following reports that children might still be inside the residence. Thanks to the immediate and decisive actions of off‑duty Constable Xavier Mayer‑St‑Marie, all occupants were ultimately brought to safety, and no injuries were reported.

Official Incident Details

According to the official RCMP release from New Brunswick, the sequence of events unfolded as follows:

• The incident occurred on June 3, 2026, at a residential property on Peupliers Street in Dieppe.
• Members of the Codiac Regional RCMP and the Dieppe Fire Department responded to a 911 report of a home on fire, with initial indications that children could still be inside.
• Off-duty Constable Xavier Mayer‑St‑Marie, who lives nearby and had just completed his shift, noticed the fire and went to the scene to check on the occupants.
• Upon arrival, most residents were already outside; however, Constable Mayer‑St‑Marie learned that one child was still unaccounted for and believed to be inside the burning home.
• He entered the smoke‑filled residence, searched through the hallway area, and located the missing child hiding while flames were advancing.
• Constable Mayer‑St‑Marie carried the child out of the building to safety, removing them from immediate danger.
• Recognizing that the structure was a duplex and observing fire spreading to the adjoining unit, he noticed a vehicle in the neighbouring driveway and had no confirmation that the adjoining occupants had evacuated.
• He returned to the structure, forced entry into the adjacent unit, and conducted a rapid check to confirm that no one remained inside.
• Emergency Medical Services attended the scene and confirmed that no injuries were sustained by any occupants or responders.

The RCMP highlight that Constable Mayer‑St‑Marie’s actions directly prevented a potential tragedy and demonstrated exceptional courage and dedication to public safety, even while off duty.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident in Dieppe underscores how quickly residential fires can become life‑threatening, especially for children who may hide in fear rather than attempt to escape. While this event ended with everyone safe, it is a reminder for residents across New Brunswick to review home fire safety plans, ensure working smoke alarms on every level, and regularly practice escape routes with all household members, including children.

Community‑level awareness is a key part of preventing injuries and fatalities in home emergencies. Local safety patterns in communities like Dieppe, New Brunswick — Crime Statistics & Safety Data show that preparedness and early intervention can significantly reduce harm. We also encourage residents to stay informed through ongoing Safety Alerts so they can respond quickly to evolving risks in their neighbourhoods. When neighbours, first responders, and informed citizens work together, outcomes like this—where every life is preserved—become far more likely.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the new-brunswick community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.