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“First responders are there for Manitobans when they need help the most, and we need to be there for them,” said Premier Wab Kinew. “Firefighters, paramedics, and police officers are exposed to traumatic and sometimes dangerous situations, and we’re committed to making sure they have more support when they need it.”
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The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) has announced the launch of their pilot project featuring the use of blue lights on their fire apparatus, aimed at bolstering the safety of first responders and the public during emergency responses.
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BC Wildfire Service reported multiple wildfires south of Quesnel and east of Vanderhoof over the weekend as dry conditions helped fuel the blazes.
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The wife of a veteran Winnipeg firefighter who died by suicide expressed hope for change Friday, while he was remembered as a devoted and loving person at a funeral attended by hundreds.
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The Province, First Nations, local governments, municipal fire departments and FireSmart BC are coming together to help B.C. communities prepare for the wildfire season.
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Join us 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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Decision-making in the fire service is critical for both emergency and non-emergency situations. We applaud leaders who make sound decisions because the outcomes are usually positive and successful. When decisions are not ideal, the outcomes can be negative with impactful consequences. Those consequences can have residual effects, affecting others directly and indirectly. By James Rychard.
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When talking about tech rescue in the fire service, you don’t have to look far to find a fire department that is promising a high level of technical response delivery. What is even more likely to be seen is a lot of those same departments struggling to meet those expectations or even planning for the proper training for their members to be able to provide these services. By Chad Roberts.
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From Arjuna George, retired Fire Chief in B.C. and Firefighting in Canada and Canadian Firefighter contributor. Burnt Around the Edges is an easy-to-read book that highlights decades of real-life experiences as a firefighter and a Fire Chief in BC, Canada and how occupational and life stress can dramatically affect wellbeing. This guide includes strategies and tactics to master stress and recovery from Occupational Burnout, as well as tips on how to become more mentally strong and resilient in a stressful world.
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Training within the fire service is as crucial as putting out fires – ever-changing technology makes doing the job more multi-faceted in approach than ever. Integrating up and coming tech, like virtual reality, into firefighter training can provide unique, safe and efficient learning opportunities. By Kaitlin Secord.
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Existing measures in place to offset firefighters’ increased cancer risk do not adequately address the variety and earlier onset of work-related cancers in women, suggests a recent international study. By Larry Thomas, Len Garis and Ian Pike.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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On the latest edition of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast, Jason Brolund, fire chief for West Kelowna Fire Rescue, which provides services for the city of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nations, shares his experience leading the fight against 2023’s McDougall Creek wildfire, a fire chief’s “nightmare scenario.” The McDougall Creek fire was the largest wildfire in the history of West Kelowna and forced the evacuation of over 10,000 residents.
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