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The smoky conditions created by the 2017 and 2018 fire seasons in B.C. prompted a Vancouver entrepreneur to wonder why more wasn’t being done to detect wildfires early before they blew up.
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On Saturday afternoon, members of law enforcement, paid and volunteer fire services and EMS participated in the third annual First Responders Rodeo in St. Albert, Alta., at the Kinsmen Rodeo Grounds.
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A Canadian Red Cross official in Manitoba estimates close to 2,000 people have been evacuated from a First Nation threatened by a wildfire over the last several days using planes, helicopters and trains.
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The Ministry of Natural Resources says people in northwestern Ontario should still be careful even though forest fires are significantly down from record levels experienced from last year.
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Take control by accessing rapid & responsive software for emergency services. Quickly update emergency planning and Fire Prevention for the local community. CityReporter's Fire & Code Enforcement software helps local Fire Departments and Code Enforcement staff meet their code-based inspection requirements and accumulate information for Emergency Planning. Learn more about CityReporter Fire Prevention & Code Enforcement Software
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Sometimes, the definition of resiliency is misaligned by assuming it means we should be impenetrable. Instead, I like to see mental resilience as being able to withstand trauma. In large part that has to do with bouncing back from traumatic experiences as well. It’s a process derived from techniques we can use to prepare for our interactions with hard calls. By Bill Dungey
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Cardiovascular fitness (CVF) can be measured in a variety of ways and having a comprehensive understanding of it may or may not be important from an academic perspective, but whether you define it or not it will affect your ability to effectively respond. By Sherry Dean
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How can fire fighter families cope with the emotional toll of loving a first responder?
There are ceaseless worries--about the physical dangers of the profession, the cumulative stress, and the long hours spent away from home. In this compassionate and knowledgeable guide--now fully revised and updated--psychologist Ellen Kirschman shares sage advice and practical strategies for when times get tough.
With candor and wisdom, this book shows fire fighters and their loved ones how to navigate the highs and lows of “the best job in the world.”
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A Leadership Team (LT) is similar to a rudder. In order to effectively steer an organization in the direction it needs to go, the LT cannot be compromised. LTs, regardless of industry, are vulnerable to external events. But by working together and maintaining priorities (staff), LTs can help build psychologically safe environments that deliver optimal services. By James Rychard
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In every residential structure you are going to find entanglement hazards of every type. These include curtains, curtain rods, curtain rod strings, window shades/strings, window blinds/strings, suspended ceilings, electrical wires, television cable, internet wires, HVAC ductwork, dryer vent hose and electrical cords. No matter what kind or type of entanglement hazard it is, it is a hazard and a deadly one at that. By Mark van der Feyst
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Chris Harrow, director of fire services for the Town of Minto/Township of Wellington North in Ontario and interim CAO, talks to Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about volunteer recruitment, retention, and engagement; the increased need for making business cases to council; his successes partnering with the paramedics and police, and the foundations for building partnerships that improve coordination all around.
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Oct. 20-23, 2022
Location: Belleville, Ont.
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