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Researchers from the University of Alberta have solved the mystery of why a high-performance fabric commonly used in firefighting and other protective garments weakens prematurely when it’s exposed to moisture.
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An arbitrator has sided with four firefighters who were “forced” to use sick days by their employer, the Ottawa International Airport, after they had been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.
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In his 22 years of service with the Peachland Fire Department, Fire Chief Dennis Craig has rarely seen so many calls for medical service. His department, consisting of 34 volunteers, has offered first responder service since before Craig joined. In 2021, it fielded 352 calls from residents in the District of Peachland, located just southwest of Kelowna, B.C.
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In a decision that could set a precedent for other disputes over workplace vaccine mandates, a labour arbitrator has handed a victory to more than a dozen firefighters who were fired by the city of Toronto early this year after failing to get the COVID-19 vaccine or disclose their vaccination status.
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Funny and engaging, deeply personal but down-to-earth, Cooking with the Firehouse Chef marries more than 100 personal recipes with the compelling story of the late fireman-chef Keith Young of the New York Fire Department. A revered firefighter, Young was also a lauded chef who won numerous television challenges, including a chicken cacciatore cookoff of an episode of “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” on the Food Network and two championship titles on “Chopped”.
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Sabermetrics is an unconventional approach to uncover talent by cutting through the subjectivity of player selection by using objective statistical data; undervaluing criteria that scouts used for years, such as age. By James R. Rychard
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The role of the training officer is one of the most critical and influential roles within the fire service. Training is what bonds our fire departments; it is what draws in new talent and keeps veterans excited and engaged. The role is so essential that morale and the organization can crumble without a good training officer. By Arjuna George
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With more information available online and through working with our crew mates, we have to be careful not to overlook the simple things. I thought it would be great to finally touch on one of the most overlooked and misunderstood things in the auto ex world — tool maintenance. By Chad Roberts
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When we look at overall health and more specifically holistic wellness, there is a myriad of factors or modalities that need to come together for optimal success. The benefits of exercise are well documented with adherence and compliance being a significant variable across society and the fire fighting industry. An equally important element is mental health, which has gained significant momentum in the modern fire fighting world. By Sean Kingswell
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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In this episode of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast, Steven Craft, principal at CMH Fire Consultants, joins host Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy to discuss the series of five separate fire research burns on a full-scale mass timber structure in Ottawa. Craft touches on the importance of these research burns, how the tests are being conducted and what they mean for the fire service.
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Oct. 20-23, 2022
Location: Belleville, Ont.
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