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Does your department respond to elevator entrapment emergencies? How familiar are you with your elevator guidelines and procedures for low-mid- and high-rise incidents? If you respond to elevator entrapments, now is a great time to ensure you know the answers to these questions. There are some key objectives that a fire department should focus on to achieve. The first is the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)and the second is to develop the job performance requirements (JPRs)...
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Thermal imaging training for fire service recruits is a vital component of their education, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary to effectively use thermal imagers (TIs) in various fire fighting situations. The NFPA 1010-2024 (National Fire Protectional Association) Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, Chapter 7 Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) outlines the following...
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Officially, Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 3, a time for neighbourhoods to focus on outdoor clean ups and think about how to build resilience to embers that could ignite fires around homes and properties.
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The 2025 Canadian CBRNE & Robotics Summit was held in Kitchener, Ont., from April 7-8. For the second consecutive year, the show was sold out for both attendees and vendors, with a waiting list for vendors, reported the show’s organizers — the Ontario Hazardous Materials Responders Association. With nearly 300 attendees and 36 vendors, the event space buzzed with eagerness to learn.
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For over 15 years, Lt. Mike Ciampo has shared real-world knowledge in his widely read On Fire column in Fire Engineering Magazine. Now, for the first time, his hard-earned lessons, tactical insights, and experiences learned from decades of service are collected in this essential volume. This book is packed with practical knowledge and storytelling, making it an essential read for firefighters of all levels—new recruits, seasoned veterans, and fire officers looking to refine their tactical skills.
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When disaster strikes, lives are often thrown into chaos. Wildfires, floods, and hurricanes don’t just damage homes, they force people to flee, disrupt communities, and leave individuals and families facing an uncertain future. The road to recovery is long, exhausting, and often unclear. No one should have to walk it alone. That’s where Team Rubicon Canada (TR Canada) steps into the arena. A veteran-led disaster response organization, TR Canada brings together military veterans, first responders, and passionate volunteers—Greyshirts—who step in to help communities rebuild when they need it most. TR Canada doesn’t replace emergency responders or firefighters. Instead, the organization ...
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The Gulf Islands Fire Rescue Cadet Camp, hosted by Pender Island Fire Rescue (PIFR) in B.C., is celebrating its 20th year. The camp provides 16 cadets, aged 15 to 18, with an immersive, hands-on training experience in collaboration with Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue, the RCMP, B.C. Emergency Health Services and other emergency response partners...
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This episode focuses on challenges and progress within the Canadian fire service, with a particular emphasis on the unique circumstances and evolution of Indigenous fire departments. (Ret.) Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy interviews Acting Fire Chief Michael Seth, providing insights into the history, current state, and future aspirations of the Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services, while also touching on broader themes affecting fire services across Canada.
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Date: June 06 - June 08, 2025
Location: Wolfville, N.S.
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