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New board formed to harmonize construction codes across Canada

The newly formed Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) replaces the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) and has assumed responsibility for the development of Canada’s National Model Codes.


HAIX partners with Firefighter Cancer Foundation for firehouse recipe battle

HAIX North America has partnered with the Firefighter Cancer Foundation for its Firehouse Recipe Battle, where fire departments from across Canada and the U.S. can submit a short video preparing a favourite recipe from the firehouse to compete for a prize.


Ontario opioid death rate drops in 2022, coroner’s data shows

New data shows the rate of opioid deaths in Ontario has dropped by 13 per cent in the first two quarters of this year compared to the year before.


Climate Changed: Adaptation strategy commits funds to fight heat, floods, fires

A national climate adaptation strategy released Thursday includes $1.6 billion in new spending to help communities faced with risks ranging from deadly heat waves and wildfires to floods and storms.
 
 
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Current Issue 
 
F1

Is every call a hazmat call?

Why a solid understanding of hazardous materials creates a safer and more effective fire service. By Ed Melanson » Read more...
 
F2

Trainer’s Corner: The means of Mayday

Try this experiment and training exercise to see just how familiar your members are with the whole process of calling a Mayday. By Ed Brouwer » Read more...
 
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Measuring cardiovascular fitness

This edition of Canadian Firefighter’s Fit for Duty column looks at different methods for accurately understanding your cardiovascular fitness. By Sherry Dean » Learn more

Social media tips for the times

How to get social media helping you recruit, justify budgets and showcase your level of service. By Kirk Hughes » 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 
 

Canadian BCP and Emergency Management 2023

Jan. 24-25, 2023
Location: Ottawa, Ont.
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Lambton College Fire Trade Show

Jan. 28, 2023
Location: Sarnia, Ont.
For more information, reach out to:
» warwickfire@warwicktownship.ca