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Fire departments among seven reporting jurisdictions in Canada attended just over 39,000 fires in 2021, marking the second consecutive year of increases, Statistics Canada data shows.
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Quebec was on the offensive in its battle against a record wildfire season Monday, as gusty winds fuelled a huge blaze in northeastern British Columbia forcing more evacuations.
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Firefighters from three provinces, the United States and Canada’s Department of National Defence were in southwestern Nova Scotia on Sunday to battle the largest wildfire in the province’s history.
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Ontario Provincial Police say they’re investigating the deaths of both a central Ontario boater and a volunteer firefighter who tried to help with a rescue effort.
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The MSA G1 SCBA is a technology system at the center of the MSA Connected Firefighter Platform that provides improved communication and advanced situational awareness. Plus, it features exclusive compatibility with the all-new LUNAR™ Connected Device for enhanced search and rescue.
During a demo, you’ll learn how the world of firefighting is changing and how we can help with the revolutionary safety capabilities of the G1 SCBA.
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Today’s fire service looks a little different than from when most of us started, specifically around the ages of officers within the service. By John Liadis
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The fire service in Canada is under a great deal of pressure to recruit and replace an aging membership. By Tom DeSorcy
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Over his 18 years as Editor-in-Chief, Halton contributed a number of pieces on critical topics to the fire service in his monthly "Editor’s Opinion” column – all of which are now gathered in this book.
In the pages of Editor’s Opinion, take a look at Halton’s unique perspective on everything from social media, to the importance of spending time together as a company, and the importance of educating not only the men and women in the fire service, but also our communities and the next generation of firefighters.
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On the fire ground, when responding to a residential structure fire, the fire service resorts to tactics to accomplish important tasks and priorities. One such tactic is VES or VEIS – even though they are different by a letter, the two are the exact same thing. By Mark van der Feyst
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There needs to be a better understanding of the word “immediately.” The way firefighters react to any given situation is based on their former training and experience. By Ed Brouwer
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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BC Wildfire Service lead forecaster Matt MacDonald joins Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast to talk about fire weather forecasting in British Columbia, how environmental conditions affect wildfire seasons, and analyzing the science behind predicting wildfires and weather.
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Date: June 19-23, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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Date: July 28-Aug. 6, 2023
Location: Winnipeg, Man.
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