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Lithium-ion batteries were a big topic for discussion in the events I attended this year. While they have brought advantages to our lives, they can present immense challenges to firefighters when they ignite. Read the latest on the issue below!
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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The government of Ontario is introducing legislation that, if passed, will expand presumptive coverage for firefighters in the case of primary-site kidney cancer by reducing duration of service from 20 to 10 years.
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The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing more than $730,000 to purchase fire protection equipment for 39 volunteer fire departments across the province.
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RapidSOS and Telus are partnering to modernize 9-1-1 communications across Canada.
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The Taché Fire Department in Manitoba has incorporated a new sensory kit to assist at some of the most sensitive emergency scenes.
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In May 2016, Fort McMurray, the hub of Canada's petroleum industry and America's biggest foreign supplier, was overrun by wildfire. The multi-billion-dollar disaster melted vehicles, turned entire neighborhoods into firebombs, and drove 88,000 people from their homes in a single afternoon. Through the lens of this apocalyptic conflagration—the wildfire equivalent of Hurricane Katrina—author John Vaillant warns that this was not a unique event but a shocking preview of what we must prepare for in a hotter, more flammable world.
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The increasing presence of lithium-ion batteries in our daily lives—from electric vehicles (EVs) to consumer electronics—has brought substantial benefits but also significant safety challenges, particularly in confined environments like parking garages.
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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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Fire fighting is stressful; the work takes a toll on the body. Research into the environmental stresses of the job, such as heat, cold, wind and rain, finds that external forces can have a significant impact on firefighters’ abilities to do their jobs.
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As a cookbook author, I am often asked, “What is your favorite dish to cook?” As I scroll through my mental recipe rolodex and think of all the memorable dishes I’ve made and eaten, it always come back to one thing: pizza.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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In this episode, host Tom DeSorcy interviews Randy Schroeder, fire chief for the Town of Mayerthorpe & Lac Ste. Anne County and president of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association. The conversation explores the challenges and complexities of maintaining a volunteer fire service, particularly in rural areas. The discussion delves into issues of recruitment and retention, acknowledging the increasing pressures on volunteers, particularly in light of the escalating scope of hazards and the growing demand for emergency services. Schroeder emphasizes the need for better communication and advocacy to address these challenges and the importance of cultivating passion and resilience within the fire service.
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