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At least one risk factor, like smoking, alcohol or drug consumption, or a non-functioning smoke alarm, was reported in half of unintended residential fire-related deaths, shows new data from Statistics Canada.
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The government of Newfoundland is proposing to expanded presumptive cancer and cardiac coverage for career and volunteer firefighters. If approved, eight more cancers would be added to existing coverage.
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Quebec’s public security ministry has awarded a posthumous medal of sacrifice to firefighter Pierre Lacroix, who drowned in the St. Lawrence River trying to rescue boaters in distress last fall.
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On Nov. 1, Greenview Fire Rescues Services will launch the Volunteer Firefighter Green Light program that will help to identify Greenview firefighters who are in the process of either mustering to the station for an emergency or responding directly to an emergency incident in their personal vehicle.
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Public Safety Personnel (PSP) and their loved ones face unique mental health concerns, and often don’t know where to turn for help.
PSPNET Families is currently offering the Spouse or Significant Other (SSO) Wellbeing Course to spouses or significant others of current or former PSP.
It provides free education and guidance on techniques for managing various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress injuries.
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Kyle Schmidt was a healthy firefighter for a decade — and then he wasn’t. A volunteer turned career firefighter with Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, he was diagnosed with the kidney disease IgA nephropathy in 2010. News of his disease circulated to Russ Reimer, an assistant chief with Steinbach Fire and fellow WFPS firefighter. What follows is a story showing the true generosity that is the brotherhood and sisterhood of firefighters. By Laura Aiken
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When duty calls, it’s not just the fire that’s harmful for firefighters. Cardiovascular disease, exhaustion, depression, PTSD and a multitude of cancers impact firefighters at a far greater rate than the general population. Here are tips for eating well for your best health. By Patrick Mathieu
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Chief Steve Prziborowski reveals more than 101 tips for getting promoted and becoming a vital asset to your fire department, family, and community. From soft skills to hard truths, this book covers what you need to move up the ranks the right way.
Bonus: Includes guidance from 37 professional, knowledgeable fire service veterans.
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Getting strong and getting muscular are two very different things when it comes to training. It is important for athletes (yes firefighters, that’s you) to know what their goals are before setting out on a new training regime. It isn’t wrong to want to improve your physique when you are putting in hard work, but if your aim is to improve your strength for job performance you will want to know the difference. By Sherry Dean
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Here’s a round-up from Fire Fighting in Canada of the most easily forgotten thermal imager tips. By Manfred Kihn
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Arjuna George, retired fire chief and professional coach, talks to fire chief and host Tom DeSorcy about the importance of succession planning to the fire service, maintaining business continuity, identifying emerging leaders, how succession planning impacts recruitment and retention, defining retirement, empowering people to lead, and the future of the volunteer fire service in Canada.
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Oct. 20-23, 2022
Location: Belleville, Ont.
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Nov. 16-17, 2022
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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Nov. 22-25, 2022
Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
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