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This week marks the beginning of wildfire season across many provinces, so it's no surprise that our news section is full of announcements focusing on this topic. Take a look below to see what's happening in departments across the country.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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The district of Clearwater is pursuing two initiatives aimed at improving community safety and wildfire resilience: the establishment of the Clearwater Fire Department Initial Attack (FDIA) Crew and the expansion of the FireSmart Fuel Mitigation Crew.
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With wildfire season set to begin on April 1, the province of Ontario is prepared to response. This year, the government has filled nearly 100 additional permanent positions to support the 2025 fire season and help ensure people and resources are in place to protect communities.
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Parkland County is now one of the leading Alberta communities in wildfire prevention, with the number of Advanced FireSmart Home Assessments completed by the Parkland County Fire Services team increased by 127 per cent in 2024 over the previous year.
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Vernon Fire Rescue Services hosted wildland fire fighting training for firefighters across the Interior from March 25 to 28. The program, which blended classroom instruction with realistic fire response scenarios, focused on enhancing firefighters’ skills to manage wildland fires, particularly in complex WUI areas, the city reported in a press release.
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Author Frank Assu, wants to inspire younger generations, like his two little grandchildren – Kiara and Nova – to pursue the profession and help protect forests. To do this, he’s sharing his exciting exploits in a self-published children’s book, Adventures with Bob: A Wildfire Journey with Kiara and Nova. Explore B.C. locations like the Rocky Mountains and the Fraser River with two brave young girls. Learn all about “Bob” the tactical water tender’s equipment and capabilities as the three of them go firefighting!
» Order your copy today!
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Thursday, March 27 marked the return of the Security · Police · Fire Career Expo in Toronto, where inspiring young professionals had the opportunity to meet with employers in the fire, police and security industries for a day of networking and learning.
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Most engines and pumpers are equipped with a deck gun and/or a ground monitor for defensive operations. A defensive operation occurs when significant fire is present within a structure, making any interior operations impossible. In such cases, water is applied from the exterior in a defensive or distanced position.
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Barbecue is about more than just the food; it’s a way of life and a labour of love. It is time spent with family, friends, or your firehouse crew, creating great food and memories. If you think about it, you can put yourself in a time and place where you enjoyed a great BBQ meal.
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From the streets of Vancouver to the shores of the Maritime provinces, firefighters across the country are responding to increased calls related to drug overdoses, mental health crises and encampment-related issues. Municipalities say they’re looking for innovative and collaborative solutions – but they need all levels of government at the table.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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On this 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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