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Brought to you by Canadian Blood Services
#SirensForLife is back in BC and running from April to June. Donate blood or plasma in your community today. Join your team at http://blood.ca/SFL
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Ontario will provide two years of free bereavement counselling to families of first responders who have died in the line of duty and those who died by suicide. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says family members can access mental health services such as crisis support, counselling and therapy by phone or online.
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The study released by researchers at the University of Maryland on the Global Forest Watch website says tree cover loss in 2023 reached 28.3 million hectares globally, a 24 per cent jump driven by Canada’s loss of 8.6 million hectares last year.
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By September, firefighters in the Almaguin Highlands and firefighters beyond this region will be able to hone their search and rescue skills in Laurier Township.
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The selection process for the new SCBA equipment was extensive and meticulous. The Terrace Fire Department conducted comprehensive evaluation wear trials of various SCBA manufacturers, rigorously assessing each piece of equipment to ensure it met the department’s specific operational needs and the safety requirements of the team.
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Join Avert on April 30th for this forward thinking and interactive webinar that will help those in emergency management, law enforcement and other areas of public safety answer the question of “What’s Next.”
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Ross has been a full-time firefighter in Brampton, Ont., since 2017. Growing up playing sports is where she developed her competitive nature. Competing at a high level of CrossFit and attending events such as Wodapolooza, has made her no stranger to the competition floor. However, things haven’t always been sunshine and rainbows for Ross. By Jason Woodford.
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In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of fire fighting, staying updated with the latest strategies, safety protocols and technological advancements is crucial. Amidst the demanding nature of their work, firefighters find it challenging to allocate time for extensive training sessions. This is where the concept of Microlearning comes into play. By Arjuna George.
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In May 2016, Fort McMurray, the hub of Canada's petroleum industry and America's biggest foreign supplier, was overrun by wildfire. The multi-billion-dollar disaster melted vehicles, turned entire neighborhoods into firebombs, and drove 88,000 people from their homes in a single afternoon. Through the lens of this apocalyptic conflagration—the wildfire equivalent of Hurricane Katrina—author John Vaillant warns that this was not a unique event but a shocking preview of what we must prepare for in a hotter, more flammable world.
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Any master of their craft will tell you about the importance of a good tool. A carpenter will not choose just any hammer for their tool belt, they will purchase a good hammer to increase personal comfort and efficiency. By Nathan Pocock.
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What do you get when members of the fire service, paramedics and law enforcement come together? You get a new event that unites the community and raises awareness and money for first responder physical and mental health. So how did it all start? By Brittani Schroeder.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Ret. Fire Chief Arjuna George has stayed connected to the fire service as a columnist (From Hire to Retire, Canadian Firefighter), podcast host (Beneath the Helmet), and author (Burnt Around the Edges, with more books to come). Arjuna shares how burnout pushed him into early retirement, why he wrote a book on it, and how a “world café” can contribute to better mental health.
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