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The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing more than $3 million to replace over 300 SCBA units for their volunteer firefighters.
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The Province of British Columbia is negotiating earlier pensions for wildland firefighters, helping to align their benefits with those of other public-safety occupations while they protect communities from increasingly challenging wildfire activity.
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The tenth annual Ember Fire Academy began on September 9, introducing 12 women to fire fighting. This free week-long program offers Yukon women ages 16 and up an opportunity to learn about the fire service in an empowering and inclusive environment, the territory reported in a press statement.
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The decision was made at the August 2024 convention in Boston, MA, after city leaders, the Association of Cleveland fire Fighters IAFF Local 93, and Destination Cleveland collaborated on the bid, the IAFF reported in a press statement.
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Leading can be a frustrating enterprise. Transforming a group of individuals into an inspired team isn’t easy. Forging Your Team is the solution you’ve been searching for. Designed specifically for first responders, this book delves deep into the art of team dynamics and development, replacing tired concepts with novel approaches. Chalked with practical advice, insightful stories, and actionable strategies, it equips you with the tools you need to be intentional and influence your people to greatness.
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We asked, and you delivered! Our second annual cover photo contest, in collaboration with WATERAX, brought in over 100 stunning submissions showcasing various aspects of the Canadian fire service. Photos poured in from across nine provinces and one territory, making it a true coast-to-coast competition.
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The increasing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices, from electric vehicles to e-bikes and home energy storage systems, has brought with it a new set of safety concerns, particularly regarding fire incidents. When these batteries fail, the consequences can extend beyond property damage, posing significant health risks to the communities we serve.
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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.
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Teams are the backbone of many organizations, especially the fire service. As any team leader knows, forming a group is easy, but building a strong and resilient team is a difficult task.
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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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