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A new national emergency response agency may consist of regional response teams that Ottawa can call into action when disaster strikes, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said.
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BROUGHT TO YOU BY - City of Saskatoon
After 36 years in the service, Saskatoon Fire Department Chief Morgan Hackl is hanging up his hat. Read about his legacy of collaboration, community involvement and partnerships.
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The Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry’s fire order – which called on the city to demolish a homeless encampment on the Downtown Eastside – was reasonable but procedurally unfair.
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Cities across Canada are reporting a rise in fires, sometimes deadly, in tents and other shelters used by unhoused people – a situation advocates say is a tragic consequence of the country’s homelessness crisis.
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The mayor of Kamloops, B.C., has been ordered by the city’s fire chief to remove a burnt-out vehicle that’s been parked at his business for more than a year — but he’s refusing to do so. Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has refused previous requests to tow the torched wreckage from the Tru Market dealership lot he owns on West Victoria Street.
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Based on the National Fire Academy’s Fire Behavior and Combustion model curriculum, Principles of Fire Behavior and Combustion, 5TH Edtion is the most current and accurate source of fire behavior information available to firefighters and fire science students today. Readers will develop a thorough understanding of the chemical and physical properties of flammable materials and fire, the combustion process, and the latest in suppression and extinguishment.
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In cold weather situations, thermal imagers can play a crucial role in improving situational awareness and enhancing operational effectiveness. Here’s how they can be used in cold weather emergencies. By Manfred Kihn
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Attending a conference or educational session and immersing yourself with similar progressive people can be such a rewarding experience. The ability to discuss new ideas or programs can aid you in advancing your own ideas, or give you new thoughts for your own service. By Chris Harrow
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Firefighters cannot rely on VES for every situation – although it is very versatile and adaptable to be used. Let us look at the tenets of what VES is and how it can be used by any fire department. By Mark van der Feyst
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Why a solid understanding of hazardous materials creates a safer and more effective fire service. By Ed Melanson
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Hailing from Sacramento, Cali., coach, consultant and fire captain Rashawn Fulcher chats with host Fire Chief (Ret.) Tom DeSorcy about his 22-year career with the unique perspective as a minority, bridging the gaps in the diversity conversation, and facing the challenges of mass retirement and loss of leadership experience in Fire.
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