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Canada invests $10.1 million to reduce likelihood of forest fires in Whistler

The Canadian government plans to invest $10.1 million in a wildfire fuel treatment program in Whistler, B.C.


Alberta government reinstating its fire services training grants

Alberta’s government is reinstating its Fire Services Training Program grants to help fire departments across the province better protect their communities. A total of $500,000 a year is provided to help fire department personnel gain knowledge and skills in a variety of topics and techniques.


B.C. further expands cancer coverage for firefighters

B.C. is amending the Firefighters’ Occupational Disease Regulation under the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) by adding two cancers – pancreatic and thyroid – to the existing list of cancers and heart diseases that firefighters are at increased risk of developing.


New fire station pilot project launched in Wemotaci

In Quebec, François Néashit, chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci, and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, are taking the first step toward bringing fire protection services in Wemotaci up to provincial health and safety standards.
 
 
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NFPA Impact: An energy-storage solution

In Vancouver, at least five people have died this year in fires that started in the lithium-ion batteries that power e-bikes. Energy storage systems are essentially a bunch of lithium-ion batteries packaged together, and they’re everywhere: there are small versions in our mobile phones, and bigger, powerful units – many owned by provincial utilities – in municipalities across Canada. By Laura King » Read more...
 
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Are you sure the fire is out?

Once the main body of the fire has been extinguished, conducting overhaul is the next task, which is primarily searching for and extinguishing hidden fires or remaining hotspots. Learn what your thermal imager can do, and its limitations, in ensuring the fire is out. By Manfred Kihn » Read more...
 
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Managing Risk in the Volunteer Fire Department: Concepts, Methods, and Practices

Risk management is one of the most important but frequently ignored fireground management skills. The volunteer fire service is particularly vulnerable because of a lack of understanding and training in a risk management system, why we need it, how it works, and how to use it. Firefighting is a dangerous job, but risks need to be measured against the capabilities of the responding firefighters. This new title by Joe Nedder brings clarity and insight gained from real-world experience. » Order your copy now
 
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Back to Basics: Which aerial to use?

Within the fire service, aerial trucks are usually the biggest truck in the fleet and are admired and loved by most firefighters. Not every fire department will have a need for an aerial truck in their fleet, but they certainly can benefit from the use of one and can use mutual aid for assistance. By Mark van der Feyst » Learn more

Sub-1001 fire fighting

NFPA 1001 firefighter certification is unquestionably the North American standard for structural firefighters and fire departments. So, why would a fire department choose a lesser standard or no standard at all? By David Moseley » Learn more
 
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST 
 

What can coaching do for you?

What is coaching and how can it help you as a leader? What is the difference between a coach and a mentor? Shelley Langille, founder and president of SeeShell Consulting, talks to Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about how career and executive coaching can help you align your mind with your goals, become a better listener, and increase your personal performance and self-awareness on the path to ultimately becoming a better leader and coach to others. » Listen now
 
Events 
 

OAFC 2022 Annual General Meeting

Nov. 22-25, 2022
Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
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Canadian BCP and Emergency Management 2023

Jan. 24-25, 2023
Location: Ottawa, Ont.
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