Mar. 10, 2024, Moosomin, Sask. – The need for new blood in Saskatchewan’s volunteer firefighting ranks is ongoing, but increasingly strict training requirements make the process more complex than in ...
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Mar. 21, 2024, Grand Prairie, Alta. – The Grande Prairie Fire Department has named its new fire chief. Mark VanWerkhoven replaces Preben Bossen, who has retired after a 40 year ...
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Mar. 21, 2024, Rexton, N.B. – A rural New Brunswick fire department is threatening to “cease … firefighting duties,” citing conflicts with the municipality it serves. CBC News reports. | ...
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Apr. 2, 2024, Markham, Ont. – Markham Fire & Emergency Services (MFES) announced it is transitioning its entire fire apparatus fleet to an innovative non-toxic bio-based gel to improve the ...
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Mar. 13, 2024, Vancouver, B.C. – The darkness of night has traditionally signalled reprieve for wildland firefighters, but a new Canadian study shows that’s changing, and drought is the driving ...
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