"In this edition, we are focusing on mastering arrival reports, lessons from practice nights, fire prevention and collaborations in wildfire response. "
In most volunteer/paid-on-call departments, rookie training is well underway. By now you have likely completed communications and alarms. Pretty boring stuff, especially when that new recruit is itching to get to the fire behaviour portion.
In early 2019 I prepared a practice night that I thought would drastically change how we did things in our department. I had no idea how on point this training would be looking back through...
Many challenges face the fire service, and one of them is the nearly overwhelming task of keeping up with the changing times. Technology is advancing at an exponential rate. Demographics change entire communities in a...
For Canadian fire services, the concept of “community risk reduction” (CRR) is more than just a few words; it’s a strategic imperative. As outlined in NFPA standards, CRR moves beyond reactive emergency response to proactive...
Fire departments are facing one of their greatest modern challenges—recruiting and retaining the best talent. Successful Volunteer Retention and Recruitment in the Fire Service by Dr. Candice McDonald provides fire service leaders with the proven strategies, tools, and insights needed to build and sustain a strong, committed workforce. From understanding why volunteers leave to creating a game plan that overcomes organizational barriers, this resource addresses the core issues behind staffing shortages and provides actionable solutions for both volunteer and career departments.
Tune in for an insightful conversation with Brian Hutchinson, a seasoned veteran of the Canadian fire services in both wildland and municipal sectors. The discussion highlights Hutchinson’s career trajectory and the evolving relationship between wildland...
A recent study is shedding light on the factors that contributed to the significant wildfires in Manitoba in May 2025. The research explores how unusual weather patterns and stressed vegetation combined to create an ideal...
