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Chiefs sat down with a number of government representatives including Solicitor General Michael Kerzner and Premier Doug Ford to discuss critical issues affecting fire and life safety.
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The Government of Alberta is providing a $200,000 grant to the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) to research and develop recommendations for how to strengthen provincial fire data reporting.
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Canadian federal, provincial and territorial forest ministers have signed on to a national strategy that they say aims to raise awareness of wildfire risks across the country.
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After a successful recruitment campaign – and a rigorous competitive testing process – Essex Fire & Rescue has selected the 12 new candidates who will fill volunteer Firefighter vacancies across the municipality’s three Fire Stations.
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There is a surprising similarity between the impact of concussions on the brain and the consequences of abusing a battery. Both scenarios involve damaging the connections vital for proper function. In this article, we’ll explore this intriguing comparison and shed light on the importance of brain connectivity and battery care. By Randy Narine.
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You are the first responder at the scene of a serious vehicle crash and you suspect one of the damaged vehicles is a hybrid or full electric vehicle. There may be people still inside and bystanders milling about. What is the first thing you do? By Dave Brown.
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The most complete and up-to-date practical resource on shoring and stabilization of emergency scenes based on the latest FEMA and USACE updates. This updated edition guides you step by step through the fundamental principles of emergency shoring operations, ensuring safe and efficient search and rescue missions in unstable environments across new shores and variations. This vital book is suitable for all firefighters, military, and construction personnel, as well as urban search and rescue teams.
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“Adult education” is one of those terms that can be hard to define. Who is an adult educator? Is it only those who teach at post-secondary institutions? From my perspective, I came to realize as a fire chief that the principles of adult education apply in many aspects of the position. By Michael Boyle.
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In an era characterized by technological advancements, traditional fire fighting has evolved into a sector that relies on high-tech solutions. It may not be immediately apparent, but the integration of advanced networking and computer technologies plays a role in emergency response operations. By Patrick Chown.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy sits down with returning guest Jennifer Grigg, whose 30-year career with the fire service has included time spent as a volunteer firefighter, instructor, and coach. The pair discuss the importance of personal reflection, examine how family fits into the lives of firefighters both in and out of the station, and review the state of change currently impacting volunteer fire services.
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June 26, 2024
Location: Virtual, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST
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