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This week, the OPSEU has renewed calls for wildland firefighters to be given the same treatment as municipal firefighters, and to be treated as more than just “second-class first responders.” You can read more from this story below.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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Hamilton Fire Department Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe submitted a community risk assessment classifying the Ontario city as being at a high risk for residential fires.
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The union representing wildland firefighters is calling for changes to the Workplace Insurance Act to recognize a six-month fire season as a year of service.
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The Northern Tornadoes Project has confirmed a late-season tornado hit Fergus, Ont. on November 10.
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The cost of running the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is poised to balloon millions of dollars above its approved budget this year, largely because of the increased number of hours in paid overtime as staff absences soar along with the demand for service.
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Bruno Unplugged is a compilation of the late Chief (Ret.) Alan Brunacini’s wit and wisdom gained through his years as chief of the Phoenix AZ Fire Department. Based on his columns “Rules of Engagement” and “Bruno Unplugged” in Fire Engineering, Bruno’s advice is practiced in firehouses across the country and the world today. Bruno had a unique ability to expose the simplicity in the fire service’s complex issues. He lived as he preached, being nice, being safe, and preventing harm.
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Jason Clark writes about the reality that with every call or response he and his team go to, there is a risk that they need to mitigate with experience, situational awareness, and, of course, training.
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Mark Giles shares the story of a long-time firefighter from Mexico and their key contribution to a successful 25-year, international relationship.
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When an emergency arises in a community, firefighters respond with their mobile toolbox on hand; fire apparatus having capabilities to mitigate almost any scenario. Riding those mobile toolboxes are also firefighters and fire officers who have experience and training.
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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.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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On the latest edition of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast, Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy is joined by Steve Fraser, the co-author of the proactive mental health awareness training program for first responders Resilient Minds and a retired captain with Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. The pair discuss the past, present and future Resilient Minds and outline how firefighters can introduce mental wellness training into their departments.
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