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As we continue our focus on pre-hospital care, our latest article features a conversation with Oliver Burrows, a paramedic from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., on the importance of collaboration between fire and EMS. Check it out below!
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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More than 55,000 square kilometres of land has burned so far this year, an area roughly the size of Nova Scotia. That is more than double the 10-year average of the area burned by mid-July.
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United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg president Nick Kasper says situations like this one are becoming more common, and they underscore the need for legislation that protects first responders.
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The Grand Bay-Westfield Fire-Rescue Department has launched Community Connect, a new free, safe and secure emergency profile platform designed to enhance community safety for residents and businesses.
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Danny Masuzumi Sr. shakes his head, recalling the jumble of emotions he experienced as a raging wildfire bore down on the remote K’ahsho Got’ine community of Fort Good Hope, N.W.T.
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In 35 Things Every Firefighter Must Know and Do, fire service leader Frank Viscuso delivers a guide for both new and experienced firefighters. Designed to build competence, confidence, and accountability, this book outlines essential principles that support long-term success in the fire service—and beyond. Each of the 35 chapters focuses on a core lesson, offering real-world context, leadership insight, and reflection prompts to help readers assess their strengths and areas for growth.
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Recently, we spoke with Oliver Burrows, a paramedic from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., to discuss the partnership between emergency services, the challenges paramedics face, and how these first responders can work together seamlessly while effectively serving the community.
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Difficult conversations are a part of life, especially in environments like the fire service where trust, collaboration, and high performance are essential. Although they may feel uncomfortable or intimidating, these discussions are invaluable opportunities for growth, understanding and resolution.
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When a garage catches on fire, it is not going be a simple little fire. Sometimes it may be, but most times it will be a major fire. We need to respond to it as if it is the most times, or a major situation.
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Almost every shift, you will have a medical call, if not many medical calls. In fact, 70 to 80 percent of calls are for medical emergencies, and nearly all fire department calls require some level of medical intervention, including house fires and motor vehicle collisions. So, when it comes to training for first aid/medical response, where do you put your focus?
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy sits down with Tim Pley to explore the evolving landscape of the volunteer fire service. Pley offers invaluable insights into the challenges facing volunteerism today, from societal shifts and the ‘gig economy’ affecting recruitment, to the evolving expectations around compensation and the need for new leadership approaches. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the pivotal changes and future direction of the fire service.
» Listen now
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