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Trainer’s Corner: A word of encouragement

Do you remember the first time you walked into the fire hall? I was so excited at the thought of being a volunteer firefighter but I also had a lot of anxiety of what it would mean for me and my family. By Ed Brouwer


Canadore rolling out EVT training

Canadore College, based at North Bay, Ont., is looking to help alleviate the shortage of emergency vehicle technicians (EVT) and maintenance challenges facing departments through an EVT training program now being offered in partnership with the Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA). By Laura Aiken


Stop Bad: Get there safely, 100 per cent of the time

Far too often, we hear stories of vehicle accidents involving firefighters responding to emergencies in fire apparatus or in their own vehicles. This is an area where we as an industry can do much better. By Gord Schreiner


Extrication Tips: What’s one without the other?

Have we ever stopped to think about why we’re always doing things in pairs within the fire service? Surely the safety factor is a key element, but it is truly more beneficial to have that extra hand when it comes to any job we are performing in our service. By Chad Roberts
 
 
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Front Seat: Retraining for your role

When you are training firefighters with varying backgrounds and years of service, it can be a challenge on some levels. By Jason Clark » Watch now...
 

Igniting innovation: Discovering cutting-edge methods to train firefighters

With the ever-evolving role of a first responder, and the new science and technology that goes into fire fighting today, this is how training has changed over the years and what are some of the most important aspects of training now. By Brittani Schroeder » Read more...
 
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Fire Prevention Week

Date: Oct. 8-14, 2023
Location: North America
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Security, Police, Fire & Aviation Career Expo

Date: Oct. 24, 2023
Location: Calgary, Alta.
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Canadian Wildfire Conference

Date: Oct. 26, 2023
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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