Trafalgar is a Canadian rural community located inland from Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore.

Trafalgar is located on Route 374 at the north end of the Liscomb Sanctuary and an associated forest fire-fighting station.

Pilot William Burtt of Dominion Pegasus helicopters was dispatched from Cape Breton Island.

Burtt, flying a Bell 206 jet ranger, selflessly provided relentless aerial attack.

Through his diligent & heroic actions, Burtt was able to save the lives of a boy scout troop trapped by the fire.