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Magnifying effect sparks highrise fire in Vancouver

A fire on the roof of a Vancouver highrise under construction appears to have been caused by sunlight being magnified by a curved wall of windows.


‘They are priceless’: Fallen firefighter’s family ask for return of memorial plaques

A memorial dedicated to honouring the contribution of the fallen firefighters has been vandalized.


Central Saanich names new fire chief

Kenn Mount replaces Chris Vrabel, who retired earlier this year.


Christmas trees burn in fire at Nanaimo tree farm

The loss of the Christmas trees happened during a summer drought that has caused the farm to lose about 10,000 seedlings.
 
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Fit for duty: Good to the core

Almost everything you do is supported by your torso, including your abdominals, low back, pelvis and even hip flexors and glutes. By Sherry Dean » Learn more
 
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Extrication tips: The evolution of steel

Something new has started to make rescuers shake their heads time and time again in modern day vehicle extrication: steel. By Chad Roberts » Learn more
 
FROM THE ARCHIVES 
 

Front Seat: Inside the beach rescue

You don’t often find a beach rescue division within the fire service. By Jason Clark » Read more

Hiring or looking for a job?

Keep up to date on the latest in hiring, recruitment and more on the Firehall Forum. » Read more
 
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST 
 

Associations and addressing the challenges of today’s fire service with OAFC president Mark MacDonald

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. » Listen now
 
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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FSWO Virtual Training Symposium

Oct. 31 – Nov. 19, 2021
Location: Virtual
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