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The City of Peterborough in Ontario has received $9.3 million through the Green Municipal Fund to construct a new net-zero fire station. Funding for the fire station comes from the federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
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Chemical engineering graduate student Drew Davidson is working to develop novel material to create fire fighting gear that would not degrade and cause occupational cancer. His research is inspired by his mother who has been a firefighter in the Cambridge Fire Department in Ontario for 32 years.
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The City of Brampton has taken delivery of an electric Rosenbauer RTX pumper. The vehicle is equipped with safety and environmentally friendly features including a range extender, all-wheel steering and a run time of nearly 100km on battery power.
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In New Brunswick, Saint John Fire Chief Kevin Clifford is retiring after 44 years of service. Deputy Chief Rob Nichol is expected to take over the role.
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An elderly mother and her son are dead following a house fire in Calgary on Sunday. Fire officials said crews began CPR immediately, but the elderly mother was declared dead at the scene. Police confirmed hours later that the son also succumbed to his injuries.
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When assessing a risk, ask yourself, “Who is most affected by this risk?” Then, “How can we reach them?” Knowing your risks and creating your plan will provide you with insight on how you want to get the message out to the residents and visitors in your community. By Lorianne Zwicker
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It has been about 18 months since the new mandatory minimum certification standards went into effect for Ontario’s fire service. Kent Readman, fire chief of the Municipality of Huron East and the Township of North Huron and board member for the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, spoke with Fire Fighting in Canada about how the mandatory certification process is going, and what he’s seen from volunteer fire departments. By Julie Fitz-Gerald
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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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With larger response districts, longer drives to calls and an increase in call severity, it has become a necessity to be prepared for “the long haul”. Let us dive into the evolution of the “go bag/box” and discuss how to be prepared for extended scenes. By Kirk Hughes
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Fire Scene Discipline: True Stories of Close Calls gives invaluable knowledge of author Danny Sheridan’s 37-year career through his experience with fire attacks, ventilation, rescue, collapse, and communication by examining real-life incidents such as Hurricane Katrina and the World Trade Center attacks. This book shares these close calls to illustrate the concepts of risk and reward on the fireground while giving insight into firefighters’ high-stakes decisions, from assessing fire size and location to evaluating structure stability and access. Whether a rookie, a veteran, or even a firefighter enthusiast, this book will help you see the world of firefighting in a new light.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Dr. Richard Gasaway, one of America’s leading authorities on human error and situational awareness, joins (Ret.) Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy to chat about the evolution of the term situational awareness, impacts of technology, and how neuroscience can help us make our best decisions on the modern-day fire ground.
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