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Here is a digital round-up of the latest fire chief promotions, appointments, retirements, and last alarms across Canada.
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The City of Peterborough in Ontario has received $9.3 million through the Green Municipal Fund to construct a new net-zero fire station. Funding for the fire station comes from the federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
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In Ontario, Mississauga Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management Deryn Rizzi has been awarded the 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration.
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Chemical engineering graduate student Drew Davidson is working to develop novel material to create fire fighting gear that would not degrade and cause occupational cancer. His research is inspired by his mother who has been a firefighter in the Cambridge Fire Department in Ontario for 32 years.
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The City of Brampton in Ontario has taken delivery of an electric Rosenbauer RTX pumper. The vehicle is equipped with safety and environmentally friendly features including a range extender, all-wheel steering and a run time of nearly 100km on battery power.
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Annually, the Yellowhead County Fire Department in Alberta brings on two recent fire school graduates to participate in a one-year work experience program that offers the opportunity to gain fire fighting experience that will move them towards a career position. By Shaylyn Thornton.
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We asked, and you delivered – a crop of photos showing different aspects of the Canadian fire service. From April 1 to July 31, 2023, Canadian Firefighter partnered with WATERAX for the inaugural cover photo contest. During that time, we received over 75 photos, with submissions from eight of Canada’s 10 provinces, and one territory. By Brittani Schroeder.
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In this compelling and inspiring book, veteran firefighter and author Jeff Rothmeier aims to motivate firefighters, reminding them of their immense value and instilling in them the belief that they can overcome any challenge they encounter on the fireground. Whether you are a seasoned firefighter or just starting out in the field, this book is a must-read if you wish to learn from practical insights and transformative experiences to thrive when faced with adversity in the fireground.
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Why is calling “No Duff” so dangerous? Well, let’s look back to the myriad and ubiquitous message that “Mayday” equals severe trouble. In short, our frontal lobes, (i.e., “muscle memory”), have carved a path for calling the Mayday in a critical situation. By Dave Robertson.
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Cardiovascular fitness 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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| 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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