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A pair of new University of Alberta studies show how to make firefighters’ clothing safer to wear, maintain and manufacture. One study revealed that some fibres used in the protective gear break down when exposed to warm water, showing what can happen to the garments over time, during real-life firefighting scenarios and laundering.
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Calgary Fire Department plans to put a Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper into service this summer, the first placement of the company’s electric model in Canada. Calgary is the fourth department to receive the Volterra, following Madison, Wis., Gilbert, Ariz., and Portland, Ore.
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The towns of Midland and Penetanguishene have issued a joint request for proposals to determine whether to continue with their current shared fire service model or pursue a partial or complete separation of operations. The study will examine the specific needs of each community, including a thorough evaluation of current fire services in both municipalities, and investigate different options for the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient performance.
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Wildland firefighters are going into the 2024 wildfire season unprepared, said the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) in a news release. The AUPE called attention to what they described as a retention and recruitment crisis experienced by the province, with experienced workers moving to other agencies including the government of British Columbia and Parks Canada based on better wages, benefits and working conditions.
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Cancer continues to be the biggest killer of Canadian firefighters while mental health issues are spiking upwards, according to a new study of health insurance claims. By Larry Thomas, Samar Al-Hajj, Len Garis and Ian Pike.
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Camp Molly has expanded its presence across Canada, now offering its four-day free experience for women and non-binary youth to explore a career in the fire service in 10 different cities.
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This text provides fire and emergency service personnel, and civilians with the basic information necessary to meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1030. This manual focuses on life safety educators assigned to the implementation, management, and administration of fire and life safety programs, as well as the life safety educator’s role as an integral part of a department’s or organization’s community risk reduction program.
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When you pass your first year probation and every increment after that, when you celebrate a birthday or work anniversary, receive a promotion, or when you just want to treat your crew; you cook them (and pay!) for a really nice meal. The importance of that meal goes back generations and you could ask any firefighter across North America and the odds are the meal would be the same: the classic firehouse steak and potatoes. By Patrick Mathieu.
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Firefighter survival tactics are evasive, and should be considered risky when employing them. They are reserved for last ditch efforts when facing a life and death situation. A firefighter who is trapped with flashover impending or already occurred needs to escape the situation and environment as quickly as possible — by any means necessary. By By Mark van der Feyst.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Hailing from Sacramento, Cali., coach, consultant and fire captain Rashawn Fulcher chats with host Fire Chief (Ret.) Tom DeSorcy about his 22-year career with the unique perspective as a minority, bridging the gaps in the diversity conversation, and facing the challenges of mass retirement and loss of leadership experience in Fire.
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June 05 - 09, 2024
Location: Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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August 14 - 16, 2024
Location: Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, TX
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