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April 4, 2019
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Nova Scotia departments implement safety measures after training death

Two of Nova Scotia's largest fire departments have implemented safety measures to protect their own in the wake of a tragic training incident that took the life of a firefighter from Truro in March.


North Bay firefighters ratify new collective agreement

The North Bay Professional Fire Fighters Association has ratified a new collective agreement with the City of North Bay in Ontario.


New Fire Fighting in Canada podcast: A New Norm

Firefighters should brace for more forest and wildland blazes across Canada in future years – because it will be the new norm as climate change takes hold. Mike Flannigan, a professor of wildland fire at the University of Alberta, spoke with Fire Fighting in Canada about the issue in a podcast that launched this week!.
 
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Tools of the Trade: Long-term fitness plan

Firefighter and personal trainer Sean Kingswell wrote in the April issue of Canadian Firefighter on why firefighters should stick to long-term fitness plans. He adds that the best-laid program has no bearing if it is not being done. » Learn more
 
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Back to Basics: Entanglement techniques

In the April issue of Canadian Firefighter, firefighter Mark van der Feyst shared four techniques to use when a firefighter’s SCBA becomes entanged. No matter the type of building firefighters find themselves in, there is always a chance or opportunity for entanglement. » Learn more
 
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News 
 

Firefighters extinguish large blaze at fish farm

A fire northwest of Lethbridge, Alta., broke out at Current Prairie Fisherman Corp., a fish farm with multiple structures in the vicinity on Apr. 1. » Read more

Chilliwack crews battle tire fire on dairy farm

Chilliwack fire crews in British Columbia battled a large tire fire on a dairy farm in Greendale Apr. 2. Almost all fire units were called out to the scene just before lunch at Toop Farms. » Read more

Corner Brook fire destroys six transport trucks

Officials don't know what caused multiple transport truck fires in Corner Brook on Mar. 31. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary received a call around 6:30 a.m. about a large fire in the parking lot of Armour Transportation Systems in Watsons Pond Industrial Park. » Read more
 
Events 
 

FDIC International

Apr. 8 to 13, 2019
Location: Indianapolis, Ind.
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FSANS Spring Conference

Apr. 12 to 19, 2019
Location: Truro, N.S.
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Northern H.E.A.T.

May 1 to 4, 2019
Location: Peace River, Alta.
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OAFC Annual Conference & Trade Show

May 3 to 4, 2019
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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OAFC FireCon

Sept. 5 to 7, 2019
Location: Thunder Bay, Ont.
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