In Fire Fighting in Canada’s June issue, Dave Gillespie, a firefighter, training officer and swiftwater/ice rescue instructor, does a deep dive on water rescues, outlining the equipment and training necessary to prepare your department.

Then, Fire Fighting in Canada talked to two fire departments who have introduced body armour for firefighters as a way  increase safety measures in the face of more potential for violence on calls in their communities.

Plus, Chris Harrow's Leadership Forum highlights the importance of shaking things up to stay motivated at work, Mark van der Feyst begins a new Back to Basics series by breaking down the first portion of the rescue sequence, and Ret. Chief Tom DeSorcy examines the rookie effect in Volunteer Vision.