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Firefighter takes aim at the stigma around mental health to help others in Ontario

Acting Platoon Chief Rob Leathen volunteers and answers calls for Boots on the Ground, a not-for-profit organization that began two years ago to offer a 24-hour peer support help line (1-833-677-2668) by and for first responders across Ontario.


Insurance rate hike shocks Cape Breton fire department

Insurance costs are rising for some Nova Scotia fire departments, including a Cape Breton station that saw its premium to cover its vehicles rise by more than 250 per cent. CBC News reports.


Halifax Regional Municipality launches new fire rescue boat

Halifax Regional Municipality announced Tuesday that it’s launching a new harbour fire rescue boat to better support Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency in rescue missions. Global News reports.
 
 
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Fire Prevention Week 2021 is October 3-9

This year’s FPW campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will keep you and your family safe. When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – you must take action.

Whether you’re making one presentation or 100, there are all sorts of ways to get people in your community involved in Fire Prevention Week. Stock up on educational brochures, stickers, fire hats, coloring books and sheet pads, posters, Sparky the Fire Dog® value packs, and other materials that make great giveaways during your Fire Prevention Week.

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Cover Story: Training Connections

For every situation you encounter in your career, you bring to it the learning and experiences from your past. You need to train the way that you respond in real life, and that means not isolating training to the technical skills you need for one specific type of response, but instead looking at each situation holistically. By Steve Piluso. » Learn more
 
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Front Seat: Observing subtle dangers

A good situation report, or sit-rep, from the first arriving apparatus officer can set the tone for how well a scene plays out. It is not the deciding factor for the outcome of a situation, but it is the starting point for incoming units to hear what the big picture looks like and what the first-in officer’s game plan is. The observations and decisions don’t stop with the initial size-up and our observation skills as officers should be always on. By Jason Clark. » Learn more
 
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Suspicious fires strike Nanaimo business twice in four days

A long-time downtown Nanaimo business in British Columbia will have to rebuild part of its facility following a fire that caused serious damage. The Nanaimo News Bulletin reports. » Read more

Explosive gender reveal party ignites wildfire near Fort McMurray

One person has been fined $600 after an explosive gender reveal party near Fort McMurray in Alberta sparked a wildfire. The fire, which started in the Fort McMurray Forest Protection Area on the afternoon of May 31, was ignited by a family that took to the woods to celebrate their soon-to-be new baby. CBC News reports. » Read more

Overheated electronic device causes apartment fire

The City of Iqaluit issued a reminder about the importance of ventilating electronic devices while they are being charged after an overheated device caused an apartment fire early Tuesday morning. Nunatsiaq News reports. » Read more
 
Events 
 

Firehouse Expo

Sept. 14 - 18, 2021
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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EMS World Expo

Oct. 4-8, 2021
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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