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Ontario is improving cancer coverage for firefighters and fire investigators by lowering the duration of employment needed to receive presumed (automatic) compensation prior to diagnosis with esophageal cancer from 25 to 15 years.
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Nova Scotia’s volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue teams are getting access to more mental health support. The new Nova Scotia Firefighter and Ground Search and Rescue Volunteer Assistance Program is expected to give first responders and their families access to personal and family counselling, stress management, nutrition support and more.
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An increase in threats and violence has left Mission Fire Rescue Service searching for an extra layer of protection. The City of Mission, B.C.'s council unanimously approved $15,000 to purchase body armour for firefighters at the Nov. 6 meeting. MFRS Chief Mark Goddard outlined the need for body armour in a report.
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Prince Albert, Sask.’s Arthur Peterson never misses an opportunity for coffee and good conversation. He’s been retired from the city’s fire department for 33 years. Every year on the anniversary of his start date – Aug. 23, 1956 – he joins current members for coffee. It’s also a regular meetup during the holidays, or whenever he just wants to relive the memories of the job.
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Being honoured by his peers is hard to fathom for Ontario's Central York Fire Services acting Capt. Philip Montgomery. He didn’t get into fire fighting for accolades, he did it because he knew it was his calling and everybody who knows Montgomery can see that.
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In the intense and demanding world of firefighting, where every decision can make a life-or-death difference, proficiency is paramount. In "Residential Firefighting: Training and Drills," acclaimed fire expert David F. Clark delivers a must-read guide for those who battle hostile fires. He provides actionable advice for firefighters to enhance their skills through frequent hands-on training, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges they face on every residential fire call.
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The fire service is renowned for its bravery, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. However, behind the heroism lies a sobering truth—a rising concern that has silently infiltrated fire departments across the nation: addiction. In this article, I’m going to delve into the complexities of addiction in the fire service, its impact on firefighters and their communities, and the imperative need to address this issue head-on. By Selby Brown.
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Municipalities typically establish and fund fire services to provide local fire protection and prevention services. These services encompass various activities, such as inspections to enforce the Fire Code, potentially leading to prosecution. By Monique Rollin.
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After recently doing some training with our auto ex team and shortly thereafter with my crew, I realized we had many different questions related to the scenarios and vehicles that were put in front of us. Why can’t I cut this? And how come I can cut it with this, but not that? I’m going to try and answer these and other typical questions related to cutting. By Chad Roberts.
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Firefighters need to have a basic understanding of size-up and understand how it applies to themselves as well as other aspects of the fire ground. All firefighters need to be aware of their own limitations and those of other firefighters. By Mark van der Feyst.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, joins the latest episode of the podcast to chat with host and retired Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about the historic wildfire season, the major topics heading into this year’s Chiefs on the Hill and September’s Fire-Rescue conference in Halifax. The two continued conversations from the event about the benefits that a national fire advisor would bring for Canada, and the impacts it would have in building a national framework for funding and advocacy of the sector’s top issues.
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