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A report from British Columbia's worker safety agency says the potential dangers of a burning cedar tree were identified but not acted upon before it fell, killing a young wildland firefighter and injuring two others last summer.
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The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) is launching a pilot program outfitting one of their engines with traffic safety cameras providing them with audio and a 360-degree view.
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Fire departments across southern Ontario responded to a number of incidents from August 17 to 18 caused by extreme weather patterns.
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Saskatchewan has transitioned all primary 9-1-1 communication centres to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) environment.
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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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From the streets of Vancouver to the shores of the Maritime provinces, firefighters across the country are responding to increased calls related to drug overdoses, mental health crises and encampment-related issues. Municipalities say they’re looking for innovative and collaborative solutions – but they need all levels of government at the table. By Julie Fitz-Gerald.
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Recently, editor Brittani Schroeder spoke with Tony Meakings, a fire service training instructor and volunteer firefighter for the Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department, to speak about what he’s seen change in firefighter training over his career and where he’d like to see training go next.
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Founded in 1995, the Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum has grown from a group of seven retired firefighters to a membership of over 80, with aspirations to expand even further. By Jared Dodds.
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In autumn 2023, a fresh installment of a reality TV series made its debut: The Traitors Canada. This unique game featured chosen ‘traitors’ eliminating fellow contestants discreetly, while the ‘faithful’ participants attempted to uncover the saboteurs. Among the faithful was Leroy Fontaine, a firefighter from Halifax, N.S. By Brittani Schroeder.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Dr. Richard Gasaway, one of America’s leading authorities on human error and situational awareness, joins (Ret.) Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy to chat about the evolution of the term situational awareness, impacts of technology, and how neuroscience can help us make our best decisions on the modern-day fire ground.
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