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Winnipeg Fire wants drone pilot program made permanent

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service wants to make drones a permanent feature of its fire-fighting equipment inventory. The WFPS deployed its remotely piloted aerial system unit, or drone, at over 40 major incidents since a pilot program started in 2018, the service said in a report made public Monday.


Alberta sending firefighters to Oregon to help battle wildfires

Dozens of firefighters from Alberta Wildfire are headed to Oregon to help battle out of control wildfires that are ravaging America’s west coast. In a tweet on Tuesday, Alberta Wildfire said 45 firefighters from across the province are headed south as part of an international partnership for sharing resources.


Arbitrator orders Sudbury to hire more full-time firefighters

After a three-year battle, an Ontario Labour Board arbitrator has ordered Greater Sudbury to hire two more full-time firefighters to work in the Valley East station.
 
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FEATURES 
 
Tools of the trade

Tools of the trade: Command of the chain

Elements of lifestyle are all interwoven and ultimately create a chain. We are all familiar with the term “chain of command” but please consider taking “command of the chain”. By Sean Kingswell. » Learn more
 
Sherry Dean

Fit for duty: Working without equipment

Nearly every aspect of our lives has been impacted by COVID-19. Workouts are no different. The impact of a second wave of this pandemic is a real consideration for each of us. Having a plan to keep fit will reduce the mounting stress. By Sherry Dean. » Learn more
 
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Firefighter among three injured in Halton Hills house

In Ontario, Halton Hills firefighters battled a house fire for hours Monday that has destroyed part of a home and left at least one vehicle charred. » Read more

New Westminster fire could take weeks to extinguish

A massive fire that began Sunday night in New Westminster, B.C., could take weeks to extinguish. That is a big concern, say health officials, who worry smoke from the fire will cause already poor air quality to deteriorate even further. » Read more

Commercial blaze was intentionally set: Saskatoon FD

Firefighters battling a commercial fire Sunday evening were pulled from the building due to a weakening of the structural integrity of the building, Saskatoon Fire Department officials said. » Read more
 
Events 
 

IAFC Fire-Rescue Med

Oct. 19, 2020
Location: Virtual
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Firehouse Expo

Dec. 8 – Dec. 9, 2020
Location: Virtual
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