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Governments of N.B. and Canada jointly invest $40.1 million in wildfire prevention

The governments of New Brunswick and Canada are jointly investing $40.1 million over four years to support wildfire prevention.


Governments of Canada and the Yukon sign agreement to address unsheltered homelessness

The governments of Canada and the Yukon have committed to supporting people living without homes through an agreement signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative.


Oro-Medonte officials try to douse 'dissatisfaction' among volunteers

Over the past year, the Oro-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services (OMFES) has made numerous strides to stem dissatisfaction among its volunteer firefighters, something that was identified as a major concern in an audit of the service one year ago.


Halifax firefighters' union asks city to pay for cancer screenings at private clinics

The Halifax firefighters' union is asking the municipality to pay for preventive cancer screenings at private clinics, after they say members were denied through the provincial health system.


 
 
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Ottawa Fire Services' calendar commemorates once in a lifetime call

Ottawa Fire Services shares the story of a once-in-a-lifetime call in the form of a calendar. » Read More...
 
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Q&A: How firefighters can improve musculoskeletal injury recovery

Canadian Firefighter associate editor Jared Dodds recently sat down with Dr. Joy MacDermid to discuss firefighter health, particularly examining musculoskeletal injuries and how firefighters can best recover from them. » Read More...
 
 
 
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From Service to Civilian: Navigating the Phases of Fire Service Retirement

Are you prepared for the challenges of retirement? This episode of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast explores the crucial topic of firefighter mental health during the transition out of service. Retirement can bring a loss of identity and purpose, disconnect from the fire service family, and a resurgence of unresolved trauma. This episode features captain Steve Farina, a leader in first responder mental health, who shares his insights from 30 years in Fire. » Listen now

 
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IAFC Wildland-Urban Interface Conference

March 27 - 29, 2025
Location: Kansas City, Mo.
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2025 OAFC Conference and Trade Show

May 1 - 3, 2025
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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