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The government of British Columbia has changed the B.C. building code to allow for single egress stair (SES) designs in buildings up to six storeys.
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The government of Canada has activated a new earthquake early warning system in western British Columbia.
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Calgary-based firm MNP LLP, charged with undertaking an independent, third-party review of the GNWT's response to last summer's destructive wildfires, has released its findings.
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The Stratford Fire Department in Ontario has transitioned its dispatch services to the Kitchener Fire Dispatch Centre. With this transition, new computer aided dispatch systems for Stratford have been implemented, introducing Next Generation 9-1-1.
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Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition provides entry-level firefighter candidates with the basic information necessary to meet the job performance requirements in NFPA 1010, 2024 Edition. Presenting Firefighter I and II levels in their own volumes, this edition allows instructors to select training content to meet their exact needs. Featuring student-focused design with large text, single column format, and frequent incorporation of high quality photos and illustrations, proven to aid in learning and knowledge retention.
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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.
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Recently, Jared Dodds, associate editor of Canadian Firefighter, sat down with Brad Major, a firefighter and wildfire training instructor in British Columbia, to talk about how training has changed over the years and where it might be headed next.
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Fire fighting is a tough and demanding job, where being physically fit is an important component to serving our communities. However, we often forget about our mind’s health, our stress response, and how we can manage the challenges we face daily.
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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?
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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The easiest fire to fight is one that is prevented from happening. In this edition of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast, host Tom DeSorcy is joined by Brad Davidson, retired firefighter and fire investigator from Flin Flon, Man. The two discuss how Davidson got his start in the fire service, the difference between municipal and industrial fire protection, the changes in fire behaviours and reactions, and the importance of fire investigation.
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