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Saskatoon assistant fire chief says arson count likely to double in 2020

Saskatoon assistant fire chief Yvonne Raymer said she expects there will be twice as many deliberately-set fires in the city in 2020 as there was last year.


Essex finalizes plans for new fire hall

The Town of Essex, Ont., is moving forward with a new fire station in Ward 2. Council has approved spending $3.4-million on the project which came in $709,000 over budget with the additional cash being funded through long-term debt.


Canada sending nearly 300 fire personnel to help battle wildfires in Oregon

Canada is sending nearly 300 firefighters and technical specialists to help beat back the flames ravaging Oregon, one of three states where wildfires are razing buildings, claiming lives and chasing residents from their homes along the U.S. West Coast.
 
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A call to action

A call to action

Fire service organizations face a great call to action with regards to the pressing need to evolve our emergency service model to address Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). One of the most complex to address is that of the recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) concerning Indigenous peoples. By Thomas Keaney. » Learn more
 
Extrication

Extrication Tips: Exposing the weaknesses, Part 2

We left off last article with multiple different options on defeating some of the more difficult scenarios we often face in relation to cutter placement, areas of greater strength and removing doors with handheld tools. This article will focus more specifically on new car technology, their ultra-high strength steels (UHSS) and how we can truly maximize some of our tool potential. By Chad Roberts. » Learn more
 
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Suspicious fire guts vacant building in Saint John

Saint John Fire officials are investigating a fire in the city’s old north end, in a vacant building that also caught fire earlier this month. » Read more

Firefighters tackle blaze at Edmonton waste management

Fire crews were called to battle a blaze at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre on Tuesday morning. » Read more

Two homes damaged by garage fire in Paradise, N.L.

A large garage in Paradise, N.L., was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon and two homes were damaged during the blaze. The fire broke out in the two-bay garage just before 4 p.m. and by the time firefighters reached the scene, the structure was fully engulfed in flames. » 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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