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Coping with the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is essential. Nick Halmasy, a registered psychotherapist, former firefighter and founder of AftertheCall.org, offers these five actions front line workers should do to care for their mental wellness during this crisis.
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We don’t shake hands. The health of the man in charge of the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is paramount, and besides, shaking hands would violate the rules set by Toronto Public Health, requiring people to remain two metres apart to avoid transmitting the virus that as of Sunday had killed more than 33,000 people worldwide.
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There is a free webinar, "Emergency Management: Managing the new normal", happening Monday, April 6 at 3:00 ET. This webinar is hosted by Canadian Security magazine and sponsored by Calian. To register,
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Many fire departments across Canada are struggling with a fire inspection backlog. But some are actually ahead of schedule – and it’s thanks to technology that organizes the properties they need to inspect, provides checklists based on the fire code, and automatically generates reports that can be emailed or printed on the spot. Find out more about the inspection software used by small towns and large cities alike.
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To help address mental health concerns, the fire service needs to move past awareness and reach educated fluency.
By Nick Halmasy, Amanda Brazil, Robin Campbell
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Imaginative drills are a great way to engage your firefighters and help them become better communicators and problem solvers. In the latest Trainer’s Corner feature, columnist Ed Brouwer reviews donning and doffing of PPE and SCBA, team building, problem solving, communication.
By Ed Brouwer.
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At MSA Cairns® we offer a wide variety of helmet options, from established firehouse favorites to next-generation styles – every one engineered to the highest safety and performance standards.
>> Find your style |
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Two overnight fires in Cape Breton have left one person dead and more than 50 people displaced, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality said on Sunday.
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An early morning fire in UBC’s Westbrook Village Sunday had crews close off a stretch of Binning Rd. while they tackle the fire in the parkade of a construction site. Assistant Fire Chief Dan Stroup says crews were called to the scene around 2:00 a.m. and arrived to hear an explosion amid heavy smoke and flames.
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The Courtenay Fire Department has dealt with fewer fires and fewer car accidents since the outbreak of the coronavirus. The approach has also changed for crews in the event of a fire or accident, Courtenay Chief Don Bardonnex said. If there’s smoke in a building, firefighters ask occupants to stand back. At an accident, they need to first question people about their health before dealing with the scene in order to determine the level of equipment.
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What is happening nationwide for the fire service during COVID-19? John McKearney, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) and the fire chief in Whistler, B.C., shares his observations on fire department response during COVID-19 and how the CAFC is supporting the fire service. Tune in for this important COVID-19 update from a national perspective.
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April 20 – April 25, 2020
Location: Indianapolis, Ind.
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April 30 – May 2, 2020
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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April 30 - May 2, 2020
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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