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Editor's Note 
 
Over the last few weeks, wildfires have spread rapidly across many Canadian provinces, necessitating a robust response from fire fighting crews and governments. You can find more information below and on the Canadian Firefighter website.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
 
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Alberta, Ottawa spending $7 million to fund six new urban wildfire teams

Speaking in Strathmore, Alta., Mike Ellis told a news conference that having six more teams means Alberta will have up to eight specialized crews that can respond to fires threatening communities.


Protecting wildland firefighters and supporting Saskatchewan’s out of province workers

Amendments passed to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013, make Saskatchewan a leader across the country in ensuring wildland fire fighters have access to presumptive cancer coverage.


Province says not enough evidence for charges in origins of 2023 Halifax wildfire

The Department of Natural Resources says in a release today that it had up to two years to lay charges under the Forests Act, but it had determined there isn’t sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.


How BC Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with compassion

Rumours spread like wildfire — and rumours about wildfire are no exception. In Canada’s westernmost province, the BC Wildfire Service is taking to its social media channels to tackle misinformation with an unlikely tool: kindness.


 
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Fire Stream Management Handbook, 2nd Edition

Built on decades of real-world experience, this text is a must-read for firefighters, company officers, and training instructors who want to enhance fireground effectiveness and firefighter safety. Firefighting tactics evolve, but one constant remains: water is our most powerful tool. This book returns to the basics—mastering fire stream application to improve fireground safety, efficiency, and success.

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Back to basics: Big weapons for offensive and defensive fire fighting

When taking a defensive position, large amounts of water must be discharged from the nozzles of a deck gun or ground monitor. This same large amount of water, starting at 500 gallons per minute, can also be utilized for interior operations when mounting an offensive attack. » Read More...
 
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Q&A: Amy Cardinal Christianson

Canadian Firefighter spoke with Amy Cardinal Christianson to learn more about Indigenous fire management practices and how to incorporate them into current fire prevention strategies. » Read More...
 
 
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 
 

PFAS: Let’s talk about it

“I can’t talk about that.” Rare is the topic that evokes this response, but it’s one I’ve heard more than once from an inquiry about PFAS, more tongue-twisterly known as per – and polyfluoroalkyls. » Read More...

Technical Response: Stepping back to move forward

Passing on the knowledge we have learned through our experiences makes the fire service one of the world’s greatest and most respected professions. However, before we impart that knowledge to our newest generations of firefighters, we must look in the mirror and ensure we are doing our part. » Read More...

 
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST 
 
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Procurement and pricing in turbulent times

Hear from three Canadian suppliers on the challenges fire departments in Canada face regarding procurement, particularly during the rapidly evolving economic uncertainty and tariffs in today’s world that could ultimately mean higher prices and longer wait times. » Listen now

 
Events 
 

FDIC Atlantic

June 6 - 8, 2025
Location: Wolfville, N.S.
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NFPA Conference & Expo 

June 16 - 18, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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