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MP questions lack of First Nations fire statisticsThe federal government stopped keeping track of how many fires occur on First Nation reserves six years ago, causing concern about how officials will determine where to target funds for firefighting and prevention. >> Read full article |
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More firefighters needed to reduce OT costs: chiefWinnipeg fire-paramedic Chief John Lane says he needs to hire three dozen more firefighters in order to reduce overtime costs. >> Read full article |
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British Columbia expands overdose prevention effortsBritish Columbia is bombarding the province with thousands of overdose-reversing naloxone kits as part of an all-out assault against a drug crisis. Over 11,000 people have been trained to administer naloxone, including first responders such as police officers and firefighters. >> Read full article |
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B.C. chief advocates for sprinkler regulationThe fire chief in Pitt Meadows, B.C., hopes that a new regulation associated with British Columbia’s Building Act will pave the way for municipalities to adopt new enhanced sprinkler regulations. >> Read full article |
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Man charged with arson after fire at a Hamilton mosqueHamilton, Ont., police have charged a man with arson after a fire was set at a downtown mosque overnight on Thursday. Emergency crews, including seven fire trucks, were called to the Ibrahim Jam-E Mosque just before 11:30 p.m. for reports of a fire. >> Read full article |
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Origin of Burns Bog fire revealedIn the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week, Niche TV host Tamar Atik reports on the origins of the Burns Bog fire in B.C., editor Laura King reports from FireCon in Thunder Bay, and Fire Chief Vince MacKenzie explains how fire departments can take part in the CAFC’s Answer the Call program. >> Read full article |
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CAFC Fire-Rescue CanadaSept. 25-27, 2016 |
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SVFFA Fall Fire School and Trade ShowSept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016 |
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EMS World ExpoOct. 3-7, 2016 |
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Firehouse ExpoOct. 18-22, 2016 |
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