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While Edmonton’s fire chief acknowledges homeless encampments are a complex issue, he says they are dangerous and ultimately need to come down. In a year-end interview with CityNews, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Chief Joe Zatylny says he’s worried about the growing threat of fires at homeless camps.
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After 32-plus years in the fire service, Thunder Bay Fire Chief Greg Hankkio is saying goodbye to public service. City staff unveiled the news during Monday night’s city council meeting, with Hankkio confirming that his last day on the job will be Jan. 31.
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Firefighters in Hamilton have laid charges against two tenants who survived a fire that killed four others at a townhouse nearly one year ago after an investigation found that smoke alarms in the unit had been disabled.
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A man has been taken to hospital in serious condition after his e-bike caught on fire aboard a subway train in Toronto Sunday afternoon, according to police. Just after 3 p.m., police said crews were responding to a working fire on a train at Sheppard-Yonge Station in North York.
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With his transformative leadership approach, author Buddy Martinette shares his firsthand experience of transforming the culture of the Wilmington Fire Department, shifting it from a rule-driven and authoritarian organization to one driven by core values, empowerment, and trust.
Readers will gain practical strategies, rooted in real-life experiences, that support the development of a high-performance organizational culture.
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It is my belief that understanding how adults learn and what motivates them to learn can contribute to your success as a company or chief officer within your fire department. It is also important to consider the barriers that can prevent learning – whether it is a learning disability or a physical impairment (sight or vision maybe) that can impact how someone learns. By Michael Boyle
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As I approach a year of being retired, I’ve been able to gather several thoughts on the process, effect, and aftermath of taking this big step. Many people look at retirement in general as the end, or better still, a new beginning. In the fire service, it can really feel like leaving your family. However, I think that with any small fire department, being the only career member at the time comes with an opportunity to set a precedent: it’s not about raising a bar but creating one that really hasn’t existed in the past. By Tom DeSorcy
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As we start a new year in the fire service, we find ourselves in the middle of winter, which requires us to be diligent in making sure our equipment is in good working order. In cold weather operations, it is imperative to make sure our trucks are running properly and safely. By Mark van der Feyst
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To effectively practice and build resilience through cognitive behavioural therapy, it’s important to accept that you are not the author of your thoughts and there are many ways in which our thoughts may be skewed incorrectly. By Nick Halmasy
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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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