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New survey results show 72 per cent of Canadians do not know the minimum ice thickness considered safe. These figures represent a substantial gap in the knowledge and confidence of Canadians who partake in winter activities on frozen bodies of water.
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Volunteer firefighters now have the support of the City of Parksville, B.C. Parksville council unanimously agreed to endorse a petition raised by Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns to the Government of Canada to increase the tax credit allowance from $3,000 to $10,000 annually for volunteer firefighters. Parksville Qualicum Beach News reports.
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The fire chief in Whitby, Ont., says he’s looking to address the lack of diversity in the service. Global News reports.
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What does it take to lead people into a burning building? How do the leaders of the New York City Fire Department develop so much loyalty, trust, and grace under pressure that their subordinates will risk their very lives for them?
As a high-ranking officer of the FDNY, John Salka is an expert at both practicing and teaching high-stakes leadership. In First In, Last Out, he explains the department’s unique strategies and how they can be adopted by leaders in any field—as he has taught them to organizations around the country.
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When we look at overall health and more specifically holistic wellness, there is a myriad of factors or modalities that need to come together for optimal success. The benefits of exercise are well documented with adherence and compliance being a significant variable across society and the fire fighting industry. An equally important element is mental health, which has gained significant momentum in the modern fire fighting world. We now know that stress and mental health need to be actively managed with positive and often individualized strategies. When we look at exercise, we think of its benefits on the body but it is a top, if not the top, strategy for managing mental health.
By Sean Kingswell
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Mixing or meshing various types of fitness regimes and approaches can be very beneficial to overall health and wellness. Rules are made to be broken ‘if’ it makes good sense. There are direct benefits in change, but there should also be some consideration for overall progress. Knowing what to choose from and how to mesh everything can be a bit confusing. These are some general guidelines to consider.
By Sherry Dean
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The City of Vernon, B.C., has lost its case to overturn the rehiring of a firefighter who was fired in 2018 following a brief episode of firehall sexual activity with a subordinate. Global News reports.
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A massive barn fire in the Goulds area of St. John’s killed about a hundred cows that were housed inside Monday night. The St. John’s Telegram reports.
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As Kelowna builds high-rises taller than ever before, concerns are being raised about fighting tower fires. The union representing the city’s firefighters is worried about staffing levels. Global News reports.
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May 14 – 20, 2021
Location: Parksville, B.C.
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Aug. 19-24, 2021
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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