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This week, Quebec formally recognized six additional cancer types being added to the list of occupational diseases for firefighters. This was a long time coming, said the Association des pompiers de Montreal. You can read more on this below.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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After several years of battle and negotiation, the list of cancers recognized as occupational diseases in Quebec firefighters is now significantly longer.
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Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) has officially been awarded Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).
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The investment, made through the Fire Services Training Program Grant, will support a wide range or training for firefighters, including ice water rescues, toxic material responses and more.
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Regina Fire and Protective Services has launched notifynow, a mass notification system designed to warn residents of nearby threats to health, safety or property, and provide essential updates in the aftermath of extreme weather.
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This guide provides law enforcement, land management and fire investigators with frameworks, strategies and tactics—that can be adopted to address deliberate wildfire ignitions in their jurisdiction using a collaborative approach across key agencies. Currently, no similar all-encompassing handbook exists to guide agencies to address this growing worldwide problem. This Wildfire Arson Prevention Guide provides the tools that will help authorities to identify those responsible and result in stronger, safer communities.
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Braising is a technique used to cook tougher cuts of meat, such as shoulder, shank and brisket. The method is straightforward: once it’s been nicely browned in fat, the meat is cooked in a covered pot with some liquid (whether it’s stock, wine or water) until it becomes tender enough to fall apart under the light pressure of a fork.
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A study of Canadian firefighters discusses the mental health challenges faced by personnel, maladaptive behaviours and the critical need to take action. Free, health-promoting resources such as labyrinths, wind phones, and libraries are emerging as valuable aids for recovery and post-traumatic growth.
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The increasing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices, from electric vehicles to e-bikes and home energy storage systems, has brought with it a new set of safety concerns, particularly regarding fire incidents. When these batteries fail, the consequences can extend beyond property damage, posing significant health risks to the communities we serve.
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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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| 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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