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The governments of Canada and British Columbia are jointly investing $950,122 to support the advancement of FireSmart principles and practices across the province.
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A new study from the United States reports that more than half of the households across the country test their smoke alarms less frequently than recommended and a third do not test them at all.
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The Central York Fire Services have renamed Fire Station 4-5 to the Ian Laing Headquarters, honouring their late fire chief of the same name.
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Fire Chief Bill Cox is retiring from the Powassan Fire Department exactly 50 years after he joined the department as a volunteer.
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A compelling examination of 30 pivotal fires that remain tactically relevant today. This book dives deep into modern fire history, offering valuable lessons. By detailing these significant incidents, the book aims to honor the lives lost and ensure that their stories and the lessons learned continue to impact future operations. Each chapter includes vivid details from someone who was there or has direct knowledge of each of the fires, ensuring a clear understanding of the event.
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Arjuna George examines the firefighter's sixth sense intuition, analyzing the mixture of experience, instinct and subconscious processing that can guide leaders through challenging situations.
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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.
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In the spring of 2022, Craig Bowman’s life changed forever when he was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer after working in the fire service for over two decades. His 19-year-old daughter, Lexi, has since created a lecture and is attending fire halls to talk to firefighters about their increased risk of getting cancer.
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Cardiovascular emergencies and deaths continue to plague the fire service. There is no question that your work is difficult. Being prepared and Fit For Duty is a responsibility we all need to take seriously.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Jennifer Grigg, whose career in the fire service spans 30 years and has expanded to include being a certified body language coach, joins host Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy for a conversation on developing soft skills through the study of body language, which Grigg used to overcome anxiety. Grigg and DeSorcy talk about body language awareness in interviews, developing follow up questions based on body language, how vocal tone, voice and cadence plays into recognizing stress and why it’s important to pay special attention to the mouth.
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