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Manitoba proposes strengthened measures to prevent human-caused wildfires

The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Wildfires Act that would enhance public safety by strengthening measures to mitigate human-caused wildfire risks, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced today.

Bill 25 would ensure wildfire firefighters in Manitoba benefit from firefighter cancer, heart injury presumption

Bill 25, the Workers Compensation Amendment Act (wildfire firefighters), is being introduced to ensure wildfire firefighters benefit from cancer and heart injury presumption that applies to other Manitoba firefighters under the Workers Compensation Act.

Fort Saskatchewan reveals new 10 minute fire response plan

The city of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., has revamped its fire response map. As part of an effort to update the city’s fire master plan, a new map has been revealed that shows the local fire department’s 10-minute response capabilities.

Not enough water to battle motel blaze, says North Bay fire chief

In Ontario, North Bay fire crews didn’t have enough water to battle the fire at the Franklin Motel and Trailer Park.

 
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Decon in the fire service

At one time, a dirty, contaminated helmet was considered a trophy. So what changed? By Richard Hynes » Read More...
 
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Dynamic teaching and flipping the classroom

Creating a dynamic learning environment is not as hard as you think, it is sometimes the small things that make the big difference. By Jennifer Delaney » Read More...
 
 
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Emergency Management: Are Your Prepared?

Recently, a group of emergency management professionals met to discuss everything from mental health in the profession to the lasting impacts of the pandemic to best practices and lessons learned in disaster mitigation, preparation, response and recovery. Learn what these experts had to say! Sponsored by the Emergency Management Group and Base Camp Connect.

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Repetition is key to prevention

New research highlights the importance of scheduled, repeated, and measured fire safety interventions as a key strategy for achieving sustained fire-safe behaviours in Indigenous and other vulnerable communities in Canada. By Len Garis and Mandy Desautels » Read more...

Profile: Fire Chief Larry Watkinson

Born and raised in Kelowna, B.C., Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson has always loved the outdoors. Who would have guessed that his love for hitting the slopes would have led to such a fulfilling and exciting career in the fire service? By Kaitlin Secord » Read more...

 
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST 
 
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The role of a fire investigator

The easiest fire to fight is one that is prevented from happening. In this edition of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast, host Tom DeSorcy is joined by Brad Davidson, retired firefighter and fire investigator from Flin Flon, Man. The two discuss how Davidson got his start in the fire service, the difference between municipal and industrial fire protection, the changes in fire behaviours and reactions, and the importance of fire investigation. » Listen now...

 
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OAFC 2023 Conference and Trade Show

May 4-6, 2023 | The International Centre
Halls 2, 3 & 4
6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8
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