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Number of kitchen fires in Canada on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic

Canada’s fire services say they have seen an increase number of kitchen fires as more people stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Yukon has first woman fire chief in more than 20 years

Firefighting has always been a passion for Melissa Meier. Now chief of her department, Meier will be the first Yukon woman in the role since the late 1990s.


Manitoba launches $5 million fund for fire prevention grants as part of Fire Prevention Week

The Manitoba government has created a one-time, $5 million fund to provide fire protection grants to support fire protection and emergency response across the province, Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner, announced Tuesday.
 
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FEATURES 
 
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
 
Front Seat

Front Seat: Discussing call performance

Watching your team jump off a truck, get to work at a hectic fire scene and bring the situation to a successful outcome is something I really enjoy as a captain. Reviewing the firefighting response immediately following a call allows for better recall and allows for more open conversations between crew members. By Jason Clark. » Learn more
 
News 
 

Bighorn declares state of emergency as wildfire burns out of control

The municipal district of Bighorn, Alta., declared a local state of emergency Tuesday after overnight winds pushed a wildfire within 20 kilometres of the hamlet of Benchlands, while expanding the perimeter of the fire from 600 up to 3600 hectares. » Read more

Overnight fire causes extensive damage to Nanaimo gas station

No injuries were reported but significant damage was done to the market portion of a Husky gas station in Nanaimo, B.C., after a fire early Tuesday morning. » Read more

Prince Rupert fire crews rescue tenant from burning building

The life of one person was saved by Prince Rupert Fire Rescue Department (PRFRD) in British Columbia during a blaze that destroyed three businesses and more than 10 rental units in the downtown of the city on Oct. 5. » Read more
 
Events 
 

IAFC Fire-Rescue Med

Oct. 19, 2020
Location: Virtual
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FSWO 2020 Virtual Training Symposium

Nov. 1 – 13, 2020
Location: Virtual
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