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Welcome to Wildfire Week 2021
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Wildfire season in Canada is underway. Fire Fighting in Canada’s Wildfire Week, sponsored by Waterax, is back with plenty of content to help educate and inform the fire service on all things wildfire from April 5 to 10. Stay tuned to Fire Fighting in Canada’s online Wildfire Week page and social media for updates.
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Podcast: Wildland firefighting then and now
When it comes to comparing wildfires from the past and right now, what has changed? In the latest podcast episode, Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy and Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson share their unique past experiences of the ‘crazy world’ of wildfires, as well as how wildfire services have significantly evolved over time.
» Listen now
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Equipment: Wildfire fighting with utility vehicles
When fighting wildfires, efficiency, agility and safety are critical for success. And the equipment used can make or break response – especially when navigating across rugged and often treacherous terrain. Traditional fire response equipment does not typically have the off-road capabilities or compact footprint needed to respond to fires in wildlife areas, national parks and many local parks. To boost capabilities, fire departments are turning to alternative vehicles, such as side by sides.
» Read more
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Equipment: Aqua Blaster, the fire hose carrier
A fire hose carrier, Aqua Blaster, is a harness frame that combines a fire hose and firefighting nozzle. It allows the user to have enhanced control of a charged fire hose line and nozzle with minimal strain and stress on the body.
Aqua Blaster can be used in many aspects of firefighting like wildfires, industrial firefighting, defensive structural firefighting, and maritime firefighting.
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From the archives: Preparing your community for evacuation
An unsuspecting Tennessee community found itself in a terrible place during the 2016 Chimney Tops 2 Fire, which led to 14 deaths and nearly 200 injuries — many related to last-minute evacuations. To understand what motivates people to evacuate, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) surveyed affected residents.
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Thank you to Waterax
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