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In Alberta, Ponoka County council discussed a resolution May 10 that would demand Alberta Health Services (AHS) compensate jurisdictions where volunteer firefighters continue to provide medical assistance while waiting for EMS to arrive, however, they ultimately decided to defer the matter to their next meeting on June 14.
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Beginning in July, firefighters in Brownsburg-Chatham, Que., will be able to act as Level 2 First Responders (PR-2). The structure of two PR-2 firefighters per shift will allow a rapid response time for people struggling with cardiorespiratory arrest, anaphylactic shock or any other traumatic situation, which will significantly increase the chances of survival.
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To support wildfire prevention, preparedness and resilient communities, budget 2022 provided $359 million in new funding to protect British Columbians from wildfires.
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After decades of waiting, Burnaby, B.C. citizens are poised to get a pair of shiny new “sister fire halls” in a hurry thanks to a new approach the city is taking to get the projects done.
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The NFPA and IAFC are pleased to bring you the second edition of Facility Fire Brigade: Principles and Practice, a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the four levels of a Facility Fire Brigade: 1) Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member, 2) Advanced Exterior Facility Fire Brigade Member, 3) Interior Structural Facility Fire Brigade Member, and 4) Facility Fire Brigade Leader.
Today’s facility fire brigade members protect all types of facilities. As they answer these calls, it is imperative that no gaps in knowledge compromise their effectiveness or their safety in protecting who they serve. Facility fire brigade members need up-to-date, comprehensive training materials to thoroughly prepare for any situation that may arise.
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At a recent fire, we were confronted with this very question. Our initial update included the report of a basement fire, people trapped and explosions coming from the basement area. On approach we noticed smoke coming from the front door and occupants exiting the house. We were advised by the homeowner, who had self evacuated, that a woman and her child were still in the basement. The hose line was redirected to a side entrance where an exterior door was cut into the side of the building. This led us to a shared room full of pressurized smoke. The hose line was moved into position, and while the fire was being extinguished, a simultaneous rescue effort was underway. The child was rescued up and out of the basement in a matter of seconds. The woman, weighing 385 pounds, was not as easy. By Jared Newcombe
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The more time I spent in the fire service, the more often I found officers starting to trust in my abilities and have me take the lead under their direct supervision. As we were pulling up to a fire or a collision scene with certain captains, we would exchange ideas and initial action plans before we would go to work trying to fix someone’s problem. By Jason Clark
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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? Does it take motivation? Does it take the ability to read, participate, and become a lifelong learner? Does it take the right attitude? Yes, it takes all of these traits. By Adam McFadden
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Wrestler. Police Officer. Firefighter. Chris Cox has accomplished many things in his life. Now he can add something new to his resume. The 42-year-old is now a Guinness World Record holder. By Andrew Hind
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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John McKearney, the fire chief in Whistler and president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, looks back on his time in the fire service, reflecting on the importance of paid-on-call firefighters working alongside careers, moving from the Vancouver department to a resort municipality, changing risks and vulnerabilities in small towns versus big cities, and the need for a national strategy on the interface threat of wildfires and flooding.
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