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Sixteen British Columbia firefighters returning from the U.S. test positive for COVID-19

Sixteen British Columbia firefighters tested positive for COVID-19 after returning in October from assisting with fires in California, the BC Wildfire Service confirmed Monday.


Nearly one in 10 Toronto fire trucks sit idle on daily basis due to staffing shortages: union

Nearly one in 10 fire trucks in the City of Toronto sit idle on a daily basis due to staffing shortages, a new report commissioned by the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association suggests.


New Elizabethtown-Kitley fire hall gets green light

Elizabethtown-Kitley, Ont., Fire Station 3, the municipality’s priority project years in the making, is just days away from getting started as council has officially given it the green light.
 
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FEATURES 
 
Arjuna George

Between Alarms: A firefighter’s mindset

As firefighters we face adversity and challenges on a regular basis. This chosen profession, whether it be volunteer or career, provides endless occasions to grow and learn. Unfortunately, not all take advantage of the vast opportunities the fire service can provide you as a firefighter and as a leader. Not all foster a mindset for learning or jumping out of their comfort zone. By Arjuna George. » Learn more
 
Recipe Rescue

Recipe Rescue: Nutrition for your brain

We have learned over the years through clinical research and from the work of our brothers and sisters from the IAFF peer support training team that the link between physical and mental health are very much intertwined. It only makes sense that if we take care of our bodies then our minds will follow suit. Nutrition helps with a person’s physical health and as we know when you take care of your physical health, your mental health is sure to benefit and vice versa. By Patrick Mathieu. » Learn more
 
News 
 

Winnipeg house fire leaves one person in critical condition

One person was taken to hospital in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after a house fire in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood. » Read more

Two people dead after fire tears through Penticton apartment complex

The bodies of two people have been found in the ruins of a large fire that destroyed part of a three-story apartment complex in Penticton, B.C, and displaced dozens of residents Tuesday morning. » Read more

Blaze destroys long-standing welding shop in Petitcodiac

A long-standing welding and machine shop in Petitcodiac, N.B., has been destroyed by fire on Monday night. » Read more
 
Events 
 

FSWO 2020 Virtual Training Symposium

Nov. 1 – 13, 2020
Location: Virtual
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Firehouse Expo

Dec. 8 - 9, 2020
Location: Virtual
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FDIC International

April 19 - 24, 2021
Location: Indianapolis, Ind.
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