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Firefighters that fought the 2016 Horse River wildfire have persistent lung damage and more than double the risk of developing asthma compared to the general population, according to a study from the University of Alberta. The Edmonton Journal reports.
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A forest firefighter has died in northwestern Ontario after a medical emergency that occurred last week in the Fort Frances, Ont., area, the province’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency said. CBC News reports.
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The asbestos was found in pipe insulation, along with ceiling and floor tiles, during a routine inspection
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Chris Cox, a firefighter with the Mississauga department and volunteer in Elora, officially set the Guinness World Record for heaviest weight lifted by Turkish get-up in one hour
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At least 200 cows are dead after a fire ignited at a farm in Mirabel, Quebec.
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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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Something new has started to make rescuers shake their heads time and time again in modern day vehicle extrication: steel. It’s been in our cars since day one and is going nowhere but up. By Chad Roberts
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Having a good core is not about a chiseled six-pack, it’s about having a fully performing and strong trunk section. By Sherry Dean
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In this Back to Basics article, Mark van der Feyst looks at several techniques firefighters can use to escape if they become entangled in an number of residential hazards.
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The collection contains National Fire Protection Association Category 2, 2112-compliant arc-rated safety garments.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Mark MacDonald, the fire chief for the Township of Cramahe and president of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, talks with Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about the challenges faced by associations during the pandemic.
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Sept. 14 - 18, 2021
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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