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The Spring 2025 issue is officially here, and in it, I had the chance to speak with Fire Chief Mathew Conte from the Jasper Fire Department about the wildfire complex from last summer. You can find our full conversation below.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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More than 130 projects for more than 230 volunteer and composite fire departments across British Columbia will receive funding through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF).
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A new Waterloo bylaw requiring owners of apartments and other buildings to have a fire safety box and arrive on scene within 45 minutes of an alarm starting comes into effect March 23.
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The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has awarded a $790,000 USD grant to the University of British Columbia’s faculty of forestry to support collaborative research focused on Indigenous-led, proactive approaches to wildfire management and ecological restoration.
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The Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs says about 80 per cent of volunteer firefighters in the territory are wearing expired protective equipment, putting them in danger and in violation of occupational health and safety regulations when they respond to emergencies.
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This all-inclusive truck company operations guide will help truck-deficient departments achieve a safe, effective, and efficient coordinated fire attack. It illustrates the importance of truck company operations facilitating and supporting coordinated fire attacks and lifesaving operations. Rooted in the core principle that “circumstances dictate action on the fireground,” this book empowers agencies to overcome challenges posed by limited staffing or resources.
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It was late afternoon, approaching early evening on July 22, 2024, and members of the Jasper Fire Department (JFD) were returning home after their shift. They were starting to unwind, but it wasn’t long before they learned their day wasn’t over quite yet.
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Canadian Firefighter associate editor Jared Dodds spoke with Amy Cardinal Christianson to learn more about Indigenous fire management practices and how to incorporate them into current fire prevention strategies.
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Boots on the Ground is really blossoming, and first responders needing an anonymous, trained ear to talk to are all the better for it.
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On the sidelines, Katherine “Katie” Ross embodies the sport of Firefit. She’s all smiles, helpful and enthusiastic, but on the inside, she’s starving. From the time Firefit’s Mike Gilbert yells “Go!”, she’s all business.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Matt Pegg, COO of Warrior Health and retired fire chief, discusses the organization’s origins and goals. Warrior Health emerged from Wounded Warriors Canada and aims to provide comprehensive mental health support and resilience training to public safety personnel and their families across Ontario. Pegg highlights the province’s financial commitment and the program’s unique inclusion of family support as crucial elements. He expresses hope that this model can expand interprovincially, emphasizing the importance of the program’s independent evaluation and evidence-based approach.
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