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Fighting fires is essential and dangerous work. In addition to the physical hazards faced by firefighters, some household products become more dangerous when they burn. In particular, firefighters can be exposed to toxic substances, such as certain harmful flame retardants in upholstered furniture, mattresses, and electronic devices, when responding to a fire. The Government of Canada has heard concerns from firefighters and stakeholders, and is implementing an action plan to protect these first responders in their lifesaving work.
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The Saskatoon fire department wants a new firehall constructed in the northwest part of the city after seeing lagging response times in the area. The Star Phoenix reports.
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Fire officials say a large forest fire in northern New Brunswick that has burned about 64 hectares east of Mount Carleton Provincial Park is 80 per cent contained.
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A group of trainees got a taste of what it’s like to fight forest fires this week.
The Northwest Territories’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources set up the training to help increase the number of women and non-binary people in their fire crews. CBC News reports.
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Designed and patented by Vallfirest in 2007, the multi-purpose tool Gorgui has been specially designed for wildland fire fighting. It was created out of the experience and needs of the most advanced firefighting brigades in the use of manual tools. The main feature is the versatility on all types of ground with a combination of all the most used tools for wildland fire extinction: Mc Leod, cutting rake, and two types of pulaskys.
Efficient in organic soil, rocky environment, stone, or grass. Gorgui, built to perform in the most demanding environments.
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Being a successful firefighter means plenty of professional development. So, what does it take to succeed? How do we not only attain the career of a firefighter, but work to get better in this trade each and every day, over a career that may last 30 years? If you want to be the best firefighter you can be, and especially if you want to move up in the ranks, you need to see professional development as something you never stop pursuing throughout your career. By Adam McFadden
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Most physical activities depend on well-conditioned core muscles. Almost everything you do is supported by your torso, including your abdominals, low back, pelvis and even hip flexors and glutes. The core is used to stabilize the thorax and the pelvis during the simplest dynamic movement. Even your overall balance is affected by a strong or weak core. Whether you are doing your job as a firefighter, playing a sport or even vacuuming, the activities you are doing are supported by an engaged torso. 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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Training is about learning new skills and certifying the ability to perform them to a given standard.
Section 1 begins with a one-year outline for training officers. Section 2 follows with a table of listings for each outline given in the book, indicating whether the drill is inside or outside and the preparation time needed for it. Section 3 consists of general guidelines for the training officer on how to conduct drills in a safe but effective manner. Section 4 contains the outlines of the various drills that should be conducted. They can be customized and altered, but the basic concept will provide you with a solid place to start.
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Task Force Tips (TFT) partnered with Purafil – part of the largest air filtration company in the world – to integrate proven and patented filtration technology into a new TFT product: CrewProtect.
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Through the early ages of auto extrication and up until present day, we as rescuers and those before us have always faced new challenges in the automotive industry. We had the hand tools, then came the come-along and chains. Vehicles got tougher and stronger, so we answered with air chisels and reciprocating saws. Then the age of hydraulic tools arrived, first-hand powered then soon succeeded by the power-driven models. From that day forward, our tools have always been up to most of the vehicle challenges thrown at us. By Chad Roberts
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Jennifer Grigg, whose career in the fire service spans 30 years and has expanded to include being a certified body language coach, joins host Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy for a conversation on developing soft skills through the study of body language.
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Sept. 14 - 18, 2021
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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