Arbitrator reinstates fired firefighter

An arbitrator has ordered the City of Prince George, B.C., to reinstate a firefighter who lost his job after being found guilty of knowingly possessing a stolen jet boat and trailer. >> Read full article

Halifax approves changes to volunteer honorariums

Halifax regional council has voted to make several changes to the way it doles out honorariums to volunteer firefighters in the municipality. The money that volunteers receive for each point they accumulate is to be doubled, while honorariums will be paid quarterly rather than annually. >> Read full article

Brampton union files complaint

The City of Brampton, Ont., and its fire chief have been accused of unfair labour practices by the association representing firefighters. The association is calling for, among other things, a cease-and-desist order and payment of damages. >> Read full article

Thermal Imaging for Firefighters: The Ultimate Guide

Why FLIR is the engine for Canadian Firefighter TICs
An easy read, this guidebook covers what you need to know about thermal imaging cameras (TICs) for fire fighting. What you'll learn:

• The essentials of infrared technology and how thermal imaging works
• Why thermal imaging is critical to fire fighting and search and rescue
• How firefighters helped FLIR develop the K-Series thermal imaging camera
• Why high quality thermal imaging today is much more affordable
• Unique ways FLIR makes thermal imaging easier in the heat of the battle
• What users are saying about the K-Series and thermal imaging overall
• Valuable other applications where FLIR helps save lives and resources

Fire Fighting in Canada This Week

In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week, host Tamar Atik reports on MPs from all parties calling for a national PTSD strategy for first responders; editor Laura King reports from Prince Edward County, Ont., where a new fire and paramedic station has opened; and Toronto firefighter Ken Webb explains the importance of following specific procedures when dealing with burn injuries. >> Learn More…

The Rural Firefighting Handbook, second ed.

This book focuses on five essential aspects of fighting rural fires: managing time; responding to people at the scene; choosing the right firefighting agent; using the right hardware; and employing proper procedures. Each aspect covers several essential subjects from sourcing a viable water supply to understanding the role of burn rates and response times in rural fire casualties. By learning this essential information, you prepare to fight blazes in rural areas. >> Learn More

MPs push for national PTSD strategy

An all-party committee of MPs is asking the federal government to take action on behalf of public-safety officers and first responders who develop mental-health problems on the job. >> Read full article

Home in fatal fire not zoned for rooming house use

A Hamilton, Ont., house in which three people died in a fire on Oct. 2 was not zoned or licensed to be used as a lodging home. The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal was investigating the cause of the fire. Crews found a smoke alarm on the scene, but it is not clear if it was working during the fire. >> Read full article

Kenora firefighters given wage increase

Council in Kenora, Ont., is on the hook for increases to wages and benefits amounting to nearly $240,000 to settle a recent arbitration award to the Kenora Professional Firefighters Association for 2014 to 2016. Council will amend the 2016 operating budget, however some say this increase is not sustainable. >> Read full article