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Former Cape Breton firefighters to enter pleas in November Two former Cape Breton firefighters, facing multiple arson charges, are to return to provincial court in November to enter pleas. Stephen Tremblett is charged with 13 counts of arson while James MacDonald is facing 16. >> Read full article
Nova Scotia services review to be released next month A review of provincial fire services is to be made public in November. Members of the steering commitee consisting of members from the Fire Services Association of Nova Scotia, the Association of Municipal Administrators and the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities met with Pomas, the consultant hired by the Department of Municipal Affairs, to conduct the review. >> Read full article
New trial for B.C. chief accused of assault The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial on sexual assault charges for a former fire chief, ruling that the actions of the trial judge could be perceived as being unfair. >> Read full article
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Fire Fighting in Canada This Week In today’s episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week, host Tamar Atik reports on a new sexual assault trial ordered for a former fire chief, and a CBRNE exercise in Mississauga. Plus, extrication expert Randy Schmitz talks about the dangers of carbon fiber dust during rescues. >> Learn More…
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NEWS

Union forces two hatters to stop volunteering Firefighters who volunteer in Caledon, Ont., are being told to give up their volunteer fire positions or face consequences from their union. >> Read full article
Antique store fire claims man’s life A man died after being dragged from a blaze in Qualicum Beach, B.C. Firefighters found the store owner during the secondary sweep of the building, and successfully resuscitated him with CPR, however he died awaiting air transport to hospital. >> Read full article
Brandon firefighters’ pay to increase Firefighters and paramedics in Brandon, Man., will see their pay rise by more than 18 per cent over the next six years. However the deal has raised mixed concerns from city council members. >> Read full article




Event Calendar

Southwestern Ontario Fire Trade Show Oct. 26, 2016 Location: Leamington, Ont. >> More Info
IAFC: VCOS Symposium in the Sun Nov. 10-13, 2016 Location: Clearwater Beach, Fla. >> More Info
Fire Service Women of Ontario 2016 conference Nov. 11-13, 2016 Location: Corunna, Ont. >> More Info