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Wildfire season in Canada is underway. Fire Fighting in Canada’s Wildfire Week, sponsored by Waterax, is back with plenty of content to help educate and inform the fire service on all things wildfire from April 5 to 10. Stay tuned to Fire Fighting in Canada’s online Wildfire Week page and social media for updates.
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Dry conditions and strong winds across the province have kept firefighters busy. Officials say conditions now are fitting for a bad wildfire season, unless we see significant rainfall through the spring. CTV News reports.
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A North Okanagan wildfire that reached 100 hectares in size this week before being contained is a stark reminder that fire season is here. According to data from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the fire started small on April 1 before quickly growing in size. Global News reports.
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Arguably, the most important component of emergency planning is the creation of a fire safety plan. The BC Fire Code lists clause (a) through (g) which identifies seven criteria that must be provided within the fire safety plan.
By Paul Johnson
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A TI is a great addition to our arsenal of tools, but like all equipment, it takes practice, practice and more practice to develop the skill of using the TI effectively. Stay safe and practice often.
By Manfred Kihn.
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The MSA G1 SCBA provides the revolutionary safety capabilities of today with the ability to be seamlessly updated as technology changes in the future. MSA is the first breathing apparatus manufacturer to provide a platform-oriented safety-as-a-system SCBA. Schedule a virtual demo now.
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A large grass fire near the southern Alberta village of Carmangay appears to be under control, according to Vulcan RCMP. The village was put under an evacuation alert Sunday afternoon as wildfire spread in the area. CTV News reports.
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A wildfire has been discovered southwest of Williams Lake in British Columbia. According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire was discovered approximately two kilometres west of Lees Corner on April 2nd. My PG Now reports.
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Almost any wildfire can turn into a scary situation in a hurry, but in Saskatchewan, the one the Estevan Fire Department battled over the weekend turned into one of their tensest fights of wildland fire season yet. By the time they put it out, the fire was just feet from a home. Discover Estevan reports.
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