Investigators complete probe of fatal weekend fire

The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal says it has completed its investigation into a fatal house fire in which three people lost their lives early on Saturday morning. >> Read full article

Five-alarm blaze damages townhouse units

A five-alarm in Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough damaged four townhouses Monday afternoon. >> Read full article

Crews to asses how to attack growing wildfire

Nova Scotia is assessing whether to send ground crews back to tackle a 140-hectare fire that is still considered out of control in Annapolis County. >> Read full article

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Fire TV: Petition launched to reinstate chief

Fire Fighting in Canada This Week Niche TV host Tamar Atik reports on a petition to reinstate a New Brunswick chief, Fire Chief Paul Boissonneault talks about an Ontario barn fire that wiped out the living quarters of 32 migrant workers, and instructor Ed Brouwer explains the importance of knowing when to call a mayday. >> Learn More…

Updated ERG now available

The Emergency Response Guidebook was developed jointly by Transport Canada, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Secretariat of Transport and Communications of Mexico and with the collaboration of Argentina’s emergency response agency for use by firefighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods.

This guidebook is primarily a reference for first responders to quickly identify the specific or generic hazards of the material(s) involved in the incident, and protect themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of the incident.

The guidebook will assist responders in making initial decisions upon arriving at the scene of a dangerous goods incident. >> Learn More

Arson charge laid in Bathurst blaze

A Bathurst man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire last fall that destroyed four buildings in the city's downtown core, causing more than $1 million in damage. >> Read full article

Vandals destroy communication tower equipment

Wildfire officials say vandals near Creston, B.C., have destroyed crucial radio equipment used to keep firefighters safe. >> Read full article

Firefighters credit naloxone for saving lives

Four times over the B.C. Day long weekend, firefighters in Vancouver administered a life-saving drug to someone suffering from an opioid overdose. It’s something that wouldn’t have been able to take place one year ago. >> Read full article