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Former firefighter Aaron Kilback says his friends in B.C.’s Okanagan Valley used to ask him for updates on campfire bans and active wildfires, and he figured it would be easier if the information was all in one place.
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The Government of Canada announced funding of $9.97 million over three years, starting in 2019-2020, to support the creation of an Indigenous Fire Marshal Office (IFMO).
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From August 15-17, the Eskasoni band in Nova Scotia served as the first Atlantic Canadian community to host the annual skills event organized by the Aboriginal Firefighters Association.
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The NEW FLIR K1 is a rugged, compact thermal camera that serves as an extra set of eyes on the fire scene, allowing commanders, officers, and inspectors to quickly complete a thorough 360° assessment in total darkness and through smoke. With a bright, integrated flashlight, the FLIR K1 illuminates the scene to help the user steer and manage the crew more effectively. It also displays 160 × 120 pixel thermal images that help users gain additional situation awareness that is not possible with the naked eye.
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When arriving on-scene it can be easy for incident commanders to get tunnel vision and miss the whole picture. District chief of the Atwood Station for the North Perth Fire Department Kevin Scholl discusses how an IC can affect the impact of the on-scene team.
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How is your department? In this issue, Vince MacKenzie examines how frequent trainings can boost morale and inspire motivation among slower departments.
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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 to 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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One person is dead after a house fire in Pictou County, N.S. RCMP say they were called to the house on Highway 347 in Willowdale, between New Glasgow and Sherbrooke, at 5:55 p.m. on Friday.
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A firefighter was injured while battling a fire at a vacant house in Winnipeg’s North End Sunday morning.
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The cause of a small wildfire that started Saturday evening near Highway 97 and Highway 97C in West Kelowna is under investigation.
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MeToo allegations are serious business for any leader and organization and fire departments are not immune. Fire chiefs must be prepared to deal with such situations. Hope, B.C., Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy speaks with communications strategist Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategy about the MeToo movement and the fire service. She has spoken on the subject at a number of conferences for fire chiefs. Check it out here!
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August 21 to August 25, 2019
Location: Dawson City, Yukon
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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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