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July 2, 2019
NEWS 
 

Ontario recognizes first-ever PTSD Awareness Day

June 27th was historic for mental health awareness in Ontario as, for the first time, the province officially recognized it as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day.


Montreal adopts new decontamination measures

Even in the dead of winter, Montreal firefighters are going to be hosed off before leaving the scene of a fire in an effort to reduce the amount of cancer-causing contaminants they are exposed to.


New Podcast launched!

Podcast host and Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy talks with Canadian NFPA public-education representative Laura King on this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not every hero wears a cape: Plan and practice your escape”. The two discuss what’s new this year, some background and history on the campaign, and offer valuable resources departments can use as they prepare for Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 6 to 12.
 
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Current Issue  
 
Sue Dawson

Communication: Communicators are the voice of calm

Sue Dawson said in her latest article the public may take 911 for granted today, but it was just over 50 years ago when 911 began in the United States. As we quickly move forward and are on the cusp of next generation 911, what is the expectation for the men and women who work in emergency communications centres? » Read more..
 
SCBA Alarm

Back to Basics: PASS alarms and your SCBA

Firefighter and trainer Mark van der Feyst says the SCBA is the most important piece of PPE that any firefighter can use. The level of protection that it provides is unparalleled compared to the other equipment. » Read more...
 
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Now Available – NFPA’s 2019 Fire Prevention Week products

“Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” is the theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 6–12.

Whether you’re making one presentation or 100, there are all sorts of ways to get people in your community involved in Fire Prevention Week with activities and giveaways that will inspire and empower them with knowledge that can help save lives.

NFPA’s materials and resources help support your department’s efforts during Fire Prevention Week, and all year long, giving people the tools and know-how to develop and practice a home fire escape plan. >> Order now!
 
News  
 

Delta firefighters battle barn blaze

Delta firefighters spent several hours fighting a large barn fire in Ladner, B.C., Wednesday night. » Learn more

Lightning sparks three fires overnight in Ottawa

Three overnight house fires sparked by lightning strikes caused well over $1 million in damage and displaced six people in the early-morning hours of June 28, Ottawa Fire Services say. » Learn more

Faulty appliance blamed for fatal Saanich blaze

Fire investigators in Saanich B.C. say an electrical appliance failure is likely to blame for a woman’s death in a fire at an apartment building Friday morning. » Learn more
 
Podcasts 
 
Fire Fighting This Week

NFPA 2019 Fire Prevention Week campaign

Podcast host and Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy talks with Canadian NFPA public-education representative Laura King on this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not every hero wears a cape: Plan and practice your escape”. The two discuss what’s new this year, some background and history on the campaign, and offer valuable resources departments can use as they prepare for Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 6 to 12. » Listen now
 
Events 
 

Maritime Fire Chiefs Association Annual conference

July 12 to July 15, 2019
Location: Moncton, N.B.
» Learn more

OAFC FireCon

September 5 to 7, 2019
Location: Thunder Bay, Ont.
» Learn more

CAFC Fire Rescue Canada 2019

September 13 to September 16, 2019
Location: Calgary, Alta.
» Learn more