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Crown withdraws charges against Cambridge deputy fire chief

Almost six months after he was arrested, the Crown has withdrawn charges against Cambridge deputy fire chief Brad Churchill. Waterloo regional police charged Churchill, 48, with sexual assault and sexual assault with a weapon May 9 for crimes alleged to have taken place between August 2009 and September 2009.


Sask. to expand worker’s compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer

Saskatchewan is increasing the number of cancers that will trigger automatic workers’ compensation benefits for firefighters. Under the new rules, six additional types of cancer will qualify for presumptive coverage following a diagnosis.


Montreal fire department carries out hundreds of inspections after deadly March blaze

Montreal’s fire department reports it has carried out hundreds of inspections as part of a push to secure potentially hazardous buildings following a March fire in Old Montreal that killed seven people.


Alberta partnering with AI company to try to predict wildfires before they ignite

Alberta is investing in artificial intelligence in an effort to predict where a wildfire may ignite before it happens, a move its tech partners say could save up to $5 million a year.


Operation Baby Rescue: Firefighters, hospital staff step up in time of need

After the clock struck midnight Friday, acting captain Matt Mountain and a dozen other members of Ottawa Fire Services sprang into action for a unique life-saving operation.


 
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Apparatus procurement

The nuts and bolts of apparatus procurement are still nuts and bolts — specs, tenders, bids, buys — but the wheels are sure driving in some interesting directions. By Laura Aiken » Read More...
 
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Fire-Rescue 2023

Chiefs from across Canada converged on the east coast for a summit of critical conversations at the annual Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Fire-Rescue conference. By Laura Aiken » Read More...
 
 
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Catching ZZZs

Are you chasing sleep? Here are some strategies for getting better rest at night. By Julie Fitz-Gerald » Read More...

Strategies and tactics for peat fires

Peat fires provide unique planning, logistical and operational challenges for suppression in a demanding environment. Here are some strategies for how to tackle them. By Gavin Parker » Read More...

 
FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST 
 
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Fighting wildfires from the air

Argentinian air tractor pilot and volunteer firefighter Diego Perez talks with host and retired Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about aerial wildfire fighting in the Maritimes, how ground and air crews can train to work safely together, changes to structural fire fighting, aircraft apparatus, and the adrenaline rush that comes right before a drop. » Listen now...

 
Events 
 

Northeastern Fire Education Conference and Trade Show

Date: Mar. 21-23, 2024
Location: Huntsville, Ont.
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FSANS Conference 2024

Date: Apr. 26-28, 2024
Location: Truro, N.S.
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SAFC Conference and Trade Show 2024

Date: May 30-June 1, 2024
Location: North Battleford, Sask.
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