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University of Alberta awards PhD for wildland fire fighting protective shirt design

A PhD candidate at the University of Alberta has developed a new protective shirt geared to the needs of wildland firefighters.


Halifax, Truro firefighter associations call for fire fighting school executive’s resignation

The Truro Professional Firefighters Association have supported the Halifax Professional Firefighters Association’s call for a leadership overhaul at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School (NSFS).


'It was a matter of time': Wildfire expert breaks down how Jasper became a tinderbox

​As the wildfire situation stabilizes in Jasper, many continue to wonder how the fire spread so quickly and how it could have been prevented.


Town of Pelham receives $49,998 grant from provincial government for emergency preparedness

The town of Pelham has received a $49,998 investment through the provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.


 
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Comment: Reflecting on a pivotal year

Editor Brittani Schroeder reflects on 2024 and what has happened in the Canadian fire service this year. » Read More...
 
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Learning from fire death data

A new study of Canadian coroner data suggests that unsafe homes, lack of working smoke alarms and lack of attention to correcting major housing repairs needed are among the factors in why Indigenous people in Canada die in fires more often than non-Indigenous people. » Read More...
 
 
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Courage under fire leadership is having the guts to do the right thing. Fire service veteran and instructor Steve Prziborowski’s new book offers a comprehensive guide to fire service leadership lessons applicable to the firehouse, the emergency scene, and day-to-day operations of a fire department. This book will explore how you provide the best possible service to those we are fortunate to lead, serve, and work for, as well as those we work alongside.

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Battery concussion? The surprise connection

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. » Read More...

Wildfire crisis averted: How teamwork and dedication saved the day

Pete Forshaw had only been Fire Chief of the Greater Madawaska Fire Department for three weeks when a wildfire started in his jurisdiction. The fire began on a Sunday afternoon in early June on an island in Centennial Lake, which was right at the edge of the township’s border. » Read More...

 
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST 
 
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The role of a fire investigator

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. » Listen now

 
Events 
 

Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service

September 21, 2024
Location: Colorado Springs, Colo.
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FireFit Worlds and Canadian National Championships 2024

September 25 - 29, 2024
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
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Test Your Smoke Alarm Day

September 28, 2024
Location: Ontario
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