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With a report detailing multiple safety concerns at the Hantsport Fire Department in Nova Scotia, firefighters are hoping West Hants council will finally approve the construction of a new fire station.
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Alberta is one of two provinces without a Fire Services Act, leaving small-town brigades without the support and guidance they need. It’s something fire chiefs want to change.
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Volunteer firefighters in northwestern Ontario are reacting with a mixture of disappointment and relief to news that the provincial government is revoking new training requirements. The new rules, which were brought in by the previous government in May, mandated standardized training for volunteer firefighters across the province.
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When you get hot, your body cools itself by sweating. As your sweat evaporates, it takes heat from your body, which helps you cool off. For this to work, your clothing needs to let moisture vapor (i.e. sweat) escape through it with minimal resistance — some fabrics allow this better than others.
Check out these videos to see how GORE® moisture barriers maintain the best combination of protection and long-lasting breathability throughout the life span of your gear. What’s in your gear?
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Gord Ditchburn, president of the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association, writes in the October issue of Canadian Firefighter. about an awareness campaign aimed at first responders in British Columbia called “Share it. Don’t wear it.” The committee behind the campaign selected particular images and words to represent the mental health challenges firefighters face in their day-to-day work.
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kickstarts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day. It also gives you the energy to get things done and focus at work or school. Check out captain Patrick Mathieu’s recipe for Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Bars in the latest issue of Canadian Firefighter.
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Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR), Second Edition is a comprehensive resource for new and experienced search and rescue (SAR) personnel. Providing an overview of all aspects of search and rescue procedures and equipment, FUNSAR teaches the essential techniques employed by nearly all successful search and rescue personnel.
FUNSAR offers an in-depth and practical approach to search and rescue and is recommended for all emergency responders.
The Second Edition has been fully updated to meet the needs of today’s SAR personnel, highlighting the most current equipment and technology and focusing on proven and effective search and rescue techniques. All areas of search and rescue are covered, from choosing the best clothing and footwear for the environment, to packing light and improvising, to tracking and locating subjects.
Ideal for both career and volunteer professionals, this essential resource combines dynamic features with the latest and most comprehensive content.
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Fire crews were called to a rural part of Langley, B.C., on Wednesday afternoon where flames had engulfed an equipment shed.
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A house fire that broke out early Thursday morning outside of Fredericton, N.B., has been deemed suspicious. Platoon Capt. Steven Fraser with the Fredericton Fire Department, said the fire started shortly after 1 a.m. in Kingsley, which is about eight kilometres outside city limits on the north side.
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One person has been taken to hospital with severe burns after a two-alarm fire at a multi-family residence in north Calgary, Alta., Wednesday.
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October 27-November 2, 2018
Location: Nashville, Tenn.
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October 29-November 2, 2018
Location: Nashville, Tenn.
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