In Fire Fighting in Canada’s August issue, we examine the perfect storm that has become the housing crisis, addiction and mental health for fire departments in Canada.

Then, Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg speaks candidly about the downsides of social media in the Leadership Forum.

Plus, Ed Brouwer highlights the importance of Mayday training in Trainer’s Corner, Mark van der Feyst walks through the occupant search in Back to Basics, Fire Chief Vince MacKenzie reflects on pressures of the job, and Chris Dennis is talking air brakes in Tech Talk.