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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.
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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.
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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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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?
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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.
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“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.
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Delta firefighters spent several hours fighting a large barn fire in Ladner, B.C., Wednesday night.
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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.
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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.
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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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July 12 to July 15, 2019
Location: Moncton, N.B.
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August 7 to August 11, 2019
Location: Atlanta, G.A.
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September 5 to 7, 2019
Location: Thunder Bay, Ont.
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September 13 to September 16, 2019
Location: Calgary, Alta.
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