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As more than 150 fires continued to ravage Australia over the weekend, Canada sent a fourth deployment of fire specialists to New South Wales to help battle the blazes that have so far killed 23 people, burned 5 million hectares of land and destroyed an estimated 480 million animals.
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A First Nation community that has had to fight fires with a converted three-quarter ton truck now has a real fire truck, courtesy of the Saskatoon Fire Department.
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In the late hours of New Year’s Eve, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a fire alarm at an apartment on Elgin Avenue. When crews went inside they were confronted by a man with a knife who threatened to kill them.
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Starfield LION has a legacy and ongoing history of introducing new products and services which are always designed to ensure the health, safety and performance of the first responders who serve our communities and our country. Starfield LION’s game-changing PPE innovations are designed to best prepare firefighters, EMS teams and law enforcement officers for the dangers and hazards they face each day. For decades, Starfield LION has been the industry leader in the fight against firefighter stress by incorporating innovative design features and materials to deliver the most natural, least restrictive movement possible.
From bunker gear, to helmets and gloves, Starfield LION offers a full line of PPE solutions to fit your department’s needs. As we continue to develop new and enhance existing PPE products and services, our primary goal remains the same: To keep you safe and always....
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A case study on how Burlington Fire Department in Ontario uses data analytics and GIS spatial analysis to drive performance. By Jin Y Xie
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There is a saying that we see the past through rose-coloured glasses. What if we saw the present in a similar way? What if what you saw was less important than how you viewed it? If this was so, wouldn’t we be that much more successful at protecting ourselves against psychological distress and harm?
Fortunately, there is a lot of evidence to suggest that this is true. By Nick Halmasy
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Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Canadian Fourth Edition is specifically designed for Canadian fire service.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you the most comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum that is sure to transform Canada’s fire fighter education. This edition is designed for Canadian fire services that are transitioning their training to NFPA compliance or wish to align their training with recognized best practices.
The Canadian Fourth Edition features exceptional content, along with current research, standards, and technology, including the latest research-based data from UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This research explains the interrelationship between heat release rates, reduced time to flashover, and the dangers associated with fighting fires in modern lightweight-constructed buildings. Foundational knowledge is covered extensively, along with an orientation and history of Canada’s fire service and extreme cold weather operations.
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The Montreal police’s arson squad is investigating after someone set fire to a more than 100-year-old building in downtown Montreal on Friday.
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The P.E.I. fire marshal has turned over the site of the Tyne Valley sports centre to the arena’s insurance company — but the investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed the building is still ongoing. The building was a total loss after the fire.
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Vancouver Fire Rescue Services says it put out a fire at a furniture store Saturday morning that was sparked by a chemical reaction from oily rags.
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Mental wellness is closely related to preventative care. For the fire service, this means reaching out for help before one's sense of self seriously deteriorates. Nick Halmasy, a former firefighter, registered psychotherapist and founder of After the Call, joins host Tom DeSorcy, the fire chief in Hope, B.C., for a conversation about his experience with stressful calls alongside determining what is or isn't within the range of a biologically normal stress response. He emphasizes there are a multitude of roles stress plays in a person's life. A state of mental distress does not always indicate PTSD, but needs appropriate help nonetheless.
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