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A study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology shows found that textiles used in firefighter turnout gear tend to release more toxins when they are subject to wear and tear.
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The FLIR K-Series TICs feature image processing improvements to increase visibility, prevent disorientation, and enhance situational awareness.
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A 22-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged with lighting a fire last May that grew to become the Barrington Lake fire, one of the largest wildfires in the province's history.
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In Ontario, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services has taken delivery of two heavy rescue vehicles from Commercial Truck Equipment Corporation. The new trucks are expected to be strategically deployed across the city to maximize coverage and improve response times.
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Retired Regina firefighter Marrianne Boychuk has created a new scholarship offering up to $10,000 to any female firefighter starting their training at the Saskatchewan Emergency Response Institution in an effort to bring more women into the world of fire fighting.
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Alberta Wildfire is hiring more firefighters and expects to be fully staffed two weeks earlier than the 2023 season when wildfires burned a record 2.2 million hectares across the province.
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As an increasing number of fire departments have become aware that cancer-causing PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) particulates have been found in firefighter bunker gear and personal protective equipment, the question is: how can firefighters properly clean their gear, and what can be done to help them do this safely? By Jamie Little and Ross Humphry.
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Firefighters are considered fearless superheroes who respond to emergencies, facing danger head-on to protect lives and property day after day with no issues. But that is simply not the case. Who helps us when we need help? I am going to delve into the power of peer support, therapy and coaching in building a robust mental health toolbox for firefighters. By Arjuna George.
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When John Salka joined his first fire department, he was an 18-year-old who just wanted to be a firefighter. Today, he looks back in amazement remembering the thrills, the shock and disappointments. But mostly he gives thanks for a wonderful ride. Chief John Salka has a story, a lesson or a warning to help you through your next fire or emergency, whether you are a firefighter, company officer or chief. The Fire Scene covers nearly every topic, tactic, and issue that firefighters face each day. Follow his simple but impactful lessons about using basic tools, discipline, leadership, responsibility, work ethic, communications, search, command and integrity.
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The self-contained breathing apparatus is a firefighter’s best defense against all immediately dangerous to life and health environments. In our continued look at what aspects the firefighter has become de-sensitized to, we turn our attention to the SCBA. There are three key areas that we find commonly being ignored by firefighters or being developed as a bad habit: PASS alarms, not wearing the SCBA, and the low air alarm. By Mark van der Feyst.
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I’ve learned over the years through my cooking classes that, as much as people really love it, they can be intimidated by cooking seafood at home. With such an abundance of options, it would be a shame to not make the most of our Canadian treasures of the sea. Let’s dig a little deeper into some of my favourite types of seafood and how you can become a master at cooking them at home. By Patrick Mathieu.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Dr. Richard Gasaway, one of America’s leading authorities on human error and situational awareness, joins (Ret.) Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy to chat about the evolution of the term situational awareness, impacts of technology, and how neuroscience can help us make our best decisions on the modern-day fire ground.
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