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Dec. 15, 2018 |
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All members of the volunteer fire department in Gogama, Ont., have submitted their resignations. Eleven firefighters, including chief Mike Benson, said they're quitting effective Dec. 1.
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Volunteer firefighters in northwestern Ontario are reacting with a mixture of disappointment and relief to news that the provincial government is revoking new training requirements. The new rules, which were brought in by the previous government in May, mandated standardized training for volunteer firefighters across the province.
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Studies have found that 17 to 22 per cent of first responders are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With these facts in mind, TargetSolutions, a Vector Solutions brand, has made an online training course available at no cost to the fire service.
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Two employees of the fire department in Vernon, B.C., are battling to keep their jobs after a videotape showed them having sexual relations in the interim fire chief's office.
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International Safety in Newmarket, Ont., is introducing the Spartan Fire Hydrant manufactured by Sigelock. The company says it revolutionizes municipal firefighting with the first major overhaul to hydrant design in a century, and will reduce municipal budgets and increase operational readiness at the same time.
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 The FRC inView 360™ provides the apparatus driver with split screen view. The bird's-eye view is always visible providing a 360 view around the vehicle. This unique view allows the operator to see pedestrians and obstacles in close proximity to the apparatus or vehicle. The second view on the display switches between front/left/right/rear views depending on the operational conditions. The system is networked between the turn signals, and vehicle reverse so the screen automatically switches to left, right, and rear viewing when turning or backing up. An in-cab toggle switch allows the operator to override the default camera view for complete control over the system.
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The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) is applauding the provincial government for introducing legislation that will allow full-time firefighters to volunteer as firefighters in their communities. The legislation was introduced in the Legislature earlier in early November.
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The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), in partnership with G3 Canada Limited, announced 10 Saskatchewan fire departments will receive vital grain-rescue equipment.
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A Six Nations fire station is closed indefinitely after a break-in at the site. The Six Nations department said thieves cut through a security fence, broke through a double cinderblock concrete wall and bypassed the security system
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Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp that honours the country's firefighters for saving lives and protecting property and the environment with their skills and courage. The stamp is the fourth of five unveiled to reflect Canada’s gratitude for all emergency responders.
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Firefighters don’t like to show their weaknesses or vulnerabilities. They often keep their problems to themselves instead of reaching out for help. That’s what happened to Chris Howe, an acting captain with the Niagara Falls Fire Department. He suffered from mental health issues and became an alcoholic and drug addict and was suicidal. One day, though, he reached out and found help.
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