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Nov. 1, 2018 |
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Overtime in Sarnia, Ont.’s, fire service continues to have a big impact on the city’s financials. Projections are $1.1 million will be paid out by end of December, mostly to cover shift requirements as several firefighters have been off on extended leave for workplace-incurred injuries and illnesses.
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Law enforcement officials are appealing to the public for help after nearly 100 “broken ladder” memorials were stolen from a cemetery for volunteer firefighters in Bridgewater, N.S., over the weekend.
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A fire at the water treatment plant on the Piapot First Nation in Saskatchewan has put the community in a state of emergency.
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The City of London has partnered with Firefighter Recruitment Services of Canada Inc for their upcoming Probationary Firefighter Recruitment. To apply, please click here. The application portal will be open from October 29th, 2018 at 8:00 am to November 27th at 6:00 pm. For questions please contact a FireHire team member at 1.877.757.FIRE
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Firefighter and engineer Sherry Dean says examining firefighting as a sport and firefighters as athletes helps to assess the kind of training regime to improve performance. Dean answers the question, “How do you ensure you are balancing the strength, endurance and power requirements of your job?” in the October edition of anadian FirefighterC magazine.
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Michael Laughlin knows about perseverance. The 37-year-old overcame a horrific snowmobile accident in 2007 that resulted in 33 pins and screws holding his left side together, including a titanium forearm, femur and kneecap but is now back at work. Read more about Michael’s story of recovery in the October edition of Canadian Firefighter.
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This DVD expands on the scenario-based training for leadership curriculum with methods of learning, leadership, officer traits and much more. “Beyond the Textbook” supports all fire service curriculum and can be used in formal programs, station training or individually to prepare for the leadership role – or to improve leadership skills. This seminar is geared toward the current officer, or someone wanting to move up into that officer position.
As the company officer you are responsible for the safety, well-being and effectiveness of your crew. These types of interpersonal situations can be catalysts to either degrade or strengthen the company’s working relationship. Knowing how to navigate and address these various issues is a vital skill for any company officer.
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Fire crews sealed a gas leak in an industrial area Tuesday afternoon that stank up a swath of south Edmonton.
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The Hickey & Sons Fisheries Ltd. fish plant in O'Donnell's, St. Mary's Bay, N.L., was destroyed by a massive fire. Chief Tony Daley of the St. Joseph's Fire Department said he got the call just after 1 a.m.
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An early morning fire has destroyed a house under construction in south Etobicoke, Ont., on Wednesday, but no one was injured in the blaze.
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Firefighters don’t like to show their weaknesses or vulnerabilities. They often keep their problems to themselves instead of reaching out for help. That’s what happened to Chris Howe, an acting captain with the Niagara Falls Fire Department. He suffered from mental health issues and became an alcoholic and drug addict and was suicidal. One day, though, he reached out and found help.
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