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Caledon’s outgoing fire chief reflects on career, fire safety

Outgoing Fire Chief Dave Forfar, who recently announced his retirement, is proud of what he’s accomplished in his time in Caledon, Ont. He credits his colleagues for helping make the achievements happen.


Communication system used by Montreal police, firefighters suffers outage overnight

The radio system used by Montreal police and firefighters suddenly stopped working overnight, cutting off communication for about two hours.


Former Saint John fire chief appointed to task force investigating AIM fire

Rob Simonds has been appointed to conduct a comprehensive fire investigation of the Sept. 14 scrapyard fire, which blanketed the area in thick smoke.


‘It was the fight of our lives’: West Kelowna fire chief addresses UN about wildfires and climate change

In a speech to the UN climate summit in New York, West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund told the story of how climate change impacted B.C.’s Okanagan region this summer with devastating wildfires.


 
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Experience the MSA G1 SCBA Virtually or In-Person

The MSA G1 SCBA is a technology system at the center of the Connected Firefighter Platform, providing improved communication and advanced situational awareness. During a demo, you’ll learn how firefighting is changing and how we can help with the revolutionary safety capabilities of the G1 SCBA. » Learn more
 
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Retiring from Fire

Are you thinking of retiring from the fire service? Here are some tips for how to make the transition to civilian life a little easier. By Elena De Luigi » Read More...
 
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Volunteer Vision: The parable of moss and grass

To create a strong and progressive fire department, a fire chief should know where to focus their efforts. By Tom DeSorcy » Read More...
 
 
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NEW | IFSTAⓇ’s Principles of Heavy Vehicle Extrication, 1st Edition

This new text provides rescue personnel with an understanding of the current challenges, techniques, skills and equipment available for the safe and effective extrication of victims trapped in heavy vehicles and in passenger vehicles involved in heavy vehicle incidents. The scope of this manual includes job performance requirements from Chapter 9, Heavy Vehicle Rescue of NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition. » Order your copy!
 
In Case You Missed It 
 

Back to Basics: The tenets of VES

Firefighters cannot rely on VES for every situation – although it is very versatile and adaptable. By Mark van der Feyst » Read More...

StopBad: Building a great team

Are you looking to build your team? Here are some tips for how to encourage team members to stay on track and move in the right direction. By Gord Schreiner » Read More...

 
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST 
 
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Fire fighting from a provincial perspective

Hailing from Nova Scotia, retired Fire Chief and Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables Tory Rushton chats with host and retired Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about the challenges of volunteer fire fighting in small rural towns, taking an organized approach to advocate for more resources, the importance of networking, how provinces can incorporate the local fire service to strengthen wildfire response, and navigating discussions around deploying crews to other areas in need. » Listen now...

 
Events 
 

Fire Prevention Week

Date: Oct. 8-14, 2023
Location: North America
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Security, Police, Fire & Aviation Career Expo

Date: Oct. 24, 2023
Location: Calgary, Alta.
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Canadian Wildfire Conference

Date: Oct. 26, 2023
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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