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July 9, 2019 |
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An "unprecedented" number of house fires has left two families displaced and is stretching the Six Nations of the Grand River community fire services to its limit.
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As a firefighter parachuting into B.C. wildfire zones, Patrick Robinson wanted better mapping systems to give professionals like himself an edge in figuring out how to navigate the challenging terrain. So he invented one.
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The B.C. Wildfire Service sent in air support to battle a blaze that’s burning in Washington state.
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A well-trained first responder is a safer, more prepared first responder. That’s why TargetSolutions creates innovative technology solutions for public safety agencies. Our mission is to help first responders stay safe, prepared and effective. We offer a dynamic online training management system, a cutting-edge asset and inventory management system and a world-class workforce management system.
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Fire Chief Vince MacKenzie made it clear at a recent fire education conference that part of the job of fire chief requires you to be a coach. Not just any coach – a coachable coach.
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Editor Grant Cameron writes his June editor’s column on why and how home sprinkler systems can save lives.
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The first five minutes are the most crucial minutes during a structure fire. The decisions and actions that occur during that time frame can mean life or death to the potential occupants.
In this live classroom presentation Mark van der Feyst and Matt Wehrle delve deeply into these important minutes. They discuss size-up, information gathering, communication, being ready, and tactical decisions.
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Provincial officials say the forest fire heading towards Keewaywin First Nation in northwestern Ontario continues to grow.
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A house fire in Surrey, B.C., sent at least three people to hospital with “significant injuries” Sunday morning.
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Fire officials are investigating after a blaze ripped through the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Peace River Wednesday 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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