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While wildfires rage in California and Canadian firefighters head south to assist in the efforts, those who remain are already looking ahead and preparing for Canada's 2025 wildfire season. You can read more below and on our website.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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The government of Alberta is preparing for the 2025 wildfire season through continued investment in the Community Fireguard program, currently serving Bow Valley.
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Prince Edward Island has amended its provincial Highway Traffic Act to allow fire trucks and ambulances to use flashing blue lights in emergencies.
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The city of Vernon will allow its agreement with the Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association (VVFA) to expire on Dec. 31 to better reflect the city’s partnership with Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS).
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Vector Solutions is hosting a webinar series, providing free access to training and making additional resources available through their learning management system, in an effort to expand the company's cancer prevention efforts for Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month.
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An updated edition of the blockbuster bestselling leadership book that took the world by storm. This book demonstrates how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life. Detailing the resilient mindset and total focus principles that enable SEAL units to accomplish the most difficult combat missions, Extreme Ownership demonstrates how to apply them to any team or organization, in any leadership environment. A compelling narrative with powerful instruction and direct application.
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Chris Dennis reviews the skill set of knowing the fire truck: the rig, the aerial, the tanker; the apparatus you are assigned to when you are called to duty.
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Ottawa Fire Services shares the story of a once-in-a-lifetime call in the form of a calendar.
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There are several simple ways to build confidence in your members regarding communicating clearly what they see not only upon arrival, but throughout the fire incident.
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New policy and presumptive coverage required to address unique cancer risks for women in the fire service, says international study.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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To kick off 2025, we’re bringing you an interview with Jim Jessop, the newly appointed fire chief and general manager of Toronto Fire Services. Join host and retired fire chief Tom DeSorcy as Jessop recounts his 30-year career, highlighting key mentors and experiences that shaped his leadership. In addition, he offers advice to aspiring fire chiefs, stressing the importance of teamwork and seeking diverse perspectives. This episode is brought to you by VFIS of Canada. A division of CVIS incorporated, Canada’s largest insurer of firefighters since 1991.
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