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Ontario Fire Marshal Jon Pegg said there were 133 fire-related deaths in Ontario last year, including the loss of young children and families in several communities, and that a “very high percentage” of fatalities happen in homes without working smoke alarms.
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It could soon cost vacant building owners in Winnipeg thousands of dollars if there is a fire on their property. A new report at Winnipeg City Hall is recommending changes to a bylaw that would bill a property owner following a blaze.
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There will be up to 200 firefighters added this year, including 52 new positions, Mayor Tory said Friday in his fourth daily preview of the 2023 budget.
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Three years ago, when Mo Shaukat reached out to Boots On The Ground, an anonymous helpline that provides peer support to other first responders, he was hoping to volunteer as a peer support individual himself. However, he quickly learned that the organization, which is based in Ontario, did not have an Alberta chapter.
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Zico’s new Adjustable Sure-Grip is paired with a T-slotted channel, which is made of ABS material. Its uprights are made of super tough nylon, which makes it strong, long lasting, non-corrosive, and non-marring. Our adjustable supports allow for a larger equipment grip range. The new Adjustable Sure-Grip features a two-inch nylon strap that does not stretch or break.
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I can’t help but believe that the sounder a firefighter is in hazmat knowledge, the safer that firefighter will be. It is apparent that others in the higher levels of fire service believe the same. By Ed Melanson.
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One of our great needs today is to familiarize ourselves with the familiar, to get better acquainted with what we already know. After all, we are talking about protecting the greatest resource in the Canadian fire service — our firefighters. By Ed Brouwer.
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Covering the entire spectrum of the 2020 Edition of NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation and 2021 Edition of NFPA 1033: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, the Sixth Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective fire investigator. The textbook opens with details on how to use available investigation resources and the basics of fire science and investigation methodology, then evolves to discuss processes and special considerations for investigating specific types of fires and explosions.
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These are unprecedented times for all of us and although fire departments may not be responding to as many structural calls as they are EMS calls, it’s even more important to continue training with their thermal imager (TI) to ensure firefighters stay mentally focused. By Manfred Kihn.
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How many times have you heard someone say, “We just didn’t see that coming.” I’ve heard it far too often and usually relating to personal tragedy, loss, and suicide. By Patrick J. Kenny.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Red Deer’s Fire Chief Ken McMullen, the new president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, joins Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast to talk about inflation, budget cycles, minimum training standards, medical response, mental health and the importance of advocacy at the CAFC.
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