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Fires extinguished in Jasper, remain active in surrounding areas

Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of environment and climate change, said in a statement to the media the fires within Jasper have now been extinguished but the wildfire is still active around the town.


Wildfire smoke more hazardous to brain health than other air pollution, new study shows

The decade-long study of more than 1.2 million people in southern California was reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia on July 29.


Nova Scotia wildfire and flooding caused $490 million in insured loses

A report from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) estimates that one year after consecutive wildfires and flooding in Nova Scotia the total insured losses now stand at $490 million.


Premiers highlight emergency preparedness at Council of the Federation conference

Premiers from across Canada came away from the Council of the Federation conference in Nova Scotia with a renewed focus on emergency preparedness and response.


 
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From hire to retire: Bridging the gap between tradition and technology in firefighter training

In an ever-evolving fire service, training that resonates across age groups has never been more crucial or complex. Methods must adapt to meet today’s firefighters’ diverse expectations and learning styles. By Arjuna George. » Read More...
 
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Back to Basics: Hose Packs, Part 2

Continuing our study into the different hose packs that we have available to us, this month we are looking at the New York load. By Mark van der Feyst. » Read More...
 
 
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NEW | Tough Fires: Keeping the Fight

Captain Alex Degnan’s new book Tough Fires: Keeping the Fight examines the danger of fighting fires in difficult conditions and what firefighters can do to triage and stay on the offensive side of the fight. Degnan’s crew encouraged him to record his knowledge, experience, and observations in this book to encourage and educate firefighters about how to deal with difficult circumstances practically. The difference between success and failure is understanding that, under strain, we can fail if we see difficulty as a hindrance to possibility.

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The 72-hour fallacy: Preparing your communities for the unexpected

In emergency management, it’s important to know where initiatives or directives originated from, and they should be consistently re-evaluated to ensure that they are still current and required. By Kaitlin Secord. » Read More...

Bricks in a wall: Resiliency as a core skill in the modern fire service

When I’m trying to understand a new process, I try to imagine I’m explaining it to my 9-year-old son. That way, I can break down the fundamental steps into bite-size chunks of core information. To describe the process of building mental resilience, I compare the process to building a castle wall. By Bill Dungey. » Read More...

 
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST 
 
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Family, change, and wellness with Jennifer Grigg

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. » Listen now

 
Events 
 

IAFC Fire-Rescue International 2024

August 14 - 16, 2024
Location: Dallas, TX
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15th World Firefighters Games

September 07 - 14, 2024
Location: Aalborb, Denmark
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Canadian Firefighter Memorial Ceremony

September 08, 2024
Location: Canadian Firefighter Memorial, Ottawa, Ont.
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EMS World Expo 2024

September 9, 2024
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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FireFit Worlds and Canadian National Championships 2024

September 25 - 29, 2024
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
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