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‘A total loss’: $1M aerial truck destroyed in fire at under-construction townhouse complex in Vaughan

A fire truck valued at $1M has been destroyed in a large fire that broke out early Sunday morning at an under-construction townhouse development in Vaughan, Ont. Deputy chief Grant Moffatt, of Vaughan Fire, told reporters at the scene that crews had set up an aerial vehicle to battle the blaze, but it caught fire and the firefighters manning that truck were unable to move it back in time as the aerial was activated.


Canadian Wildfire Conference brings together ground and air leaders in Kelowna

The inaugural Canadian Wildfire Conference took place in Kelowna, B.C., on Oct. 26 at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence. Around 250 vendors and attendees gathered for the first Canadian Wildfire Conference, which is an expanded program of the Aerial Firefighting Conference, hosted by Wings and Helicopters magazine for the past three years.


Federal government considers updating fire fighting aviation regulations

A new motion that asks the federal government to bring Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) up to international standards for airport rescue and fire fighting at major airports is being debated in the House of Commons.


After standoff and axe attack, Mission may outfit firefighters with body armour

Burning buildings aren’t the only risk that firefighters face on the job. Mission, B.C. may soon outfit its firefighters with body armour following a series of worrying interactions in recent years. Mission city staff have recommended the municipality immediately spend $15,000 on the body armour.


 
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Wildland Urban Interface for the Structural Firefighter – 7 DVD Set

Firefighting strategies used in the wildland and WUI environment are much different than those used in structural firefighting and require unique knowledge and skills. This new series from Action Training Systems presents important information for the structural firefighter who may be called upon to provide support or respond to wildland or wildland-urban interface fire in their jurisdiction.
This series can assist fire service agencies and members with meeting the training requirements of NFPA 1051 and 1143.
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Canada On Fire

This summer, wildfires raged from coast to coast to coast. Thousands of people were evacuated, neighbourhoods were destroyed and eight firefighters died in the line of duty. These are the numbers behind Canada's worst wildfire season on record. By Elena De Luigi » Read More...
 
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Back to Basics: Hose Packs, Part 1

There are three types of hose packs that can be used in the fire service – two are well known with the third not being that popular. We are to look at each of the three hose packs in terms of how they are folded or packed, and the benefits and negatives of them. By Mark van der Feyst » Read More...
 
 
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Digitizing data, reducing risk

Georgina Fire and Rescue Service introduced an Ontario first through the creation of a live data risk reduction portal for their community. The ability to track risks in real time, and target messaging for its community and fire partners, is part of the fire department’s completed community risk assessment and risk reduction plan. By Laura Aiken » Read More...

Unlocking Interoperability: How Canada’s public safety agencies can work better together

Interoperability between Canada’s public safety agencies has long been a challenge. It is a topic of discussion in many emergency management circles. One such circle was InterOp Canada, a virtual event that focused on enhancing interoperability between agencies. By Elena De Luigi » 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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