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Edmonton is now responding to urgent medical calls only. Calgary reintroduced another medical response unit. There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but Chiefs across Canada sure could commiserate in kind over the challenges of medical call volume.
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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A rural New Brunswick fire department is threatening to “cease … firefighting duties,” citing conflicts with the municipality it serves. CBC News reports.
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Sutphen Corporation, America’s largest family-owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer with headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, celebrated the official grand opening of its new 185,000-square-foot fire apparatus manufacturing facility in Urbana, Ohio.
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Edmonton’s fire department says it’s reducing its call burden by only responding to urgent medical needs as part of a plan to cut down the number of firefighters going to medical-related calls. The Edmonton Journal reports.
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Ontario plans to give front-line wildland firefighters and pilots a $5,000 bonus and make 100 of those jobs permanent in an effort to recruit and retain more workers.
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Firefighters in Pemberton could soon have their own live fire training building.
At a recent Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) board meeting, directors approved allocating up to $110,000 for the project, which comes with an expected total price tag of about $450,000. The remaining $340,000 has been provided through a provincial grant through the Village of Pemberton (VOP).
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The revolutionary Globe Pant System is available in four fits for a range of body types. With the advanced design you expect from Globe, they enhance your comfort while ensuring your protection and safety. Built for the job, designed for you. Find your fit. Explore the Globe Pant System and request a demo today.
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A unique approach to assessing incident command is rolling out in Ontario...
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Volunteer firefighters bring a lot of extra skills to the game. When you consider that every volunteer fire department is made up of many walks of life, from business owners to educators and tradespeople, there is no shortage of talents to draw from...
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You trust Kussmaul for vehicle power products that keep your rig energized and ready to respond when the tones drop. Did you know we also offer power solutions for on scene operations? We deliver reliable power to operate essential loads and critical equipment through our high-powered lithium-ion technology systems. These systems provide power to most of your critical equipment even when the engine is powered OFF. Reduce emissions output and save on fuel cost, eliminate generator usage, get engine off power, all from Kussmaul Electronics.
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The benefits of reflection are well documented. In “Beyond Training: New Firefighters and Critical Reflection,” published in Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, associate professor Merilyn Childs stated: “Future firefighters will need to be adaptive, reflective and accountable; able to demonstrate discursive and inquisitive capabilities; and engage in reflected actions both on and off the incident ground.”
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Don’t bother Googling it, Climatistry (a mixture of the word climate and chemistry) isn’t a real word, but there is no word to describe the interesting time the fire service is quickly transitioning into, so I’ve given it this invented moniker...
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The Dynamic Fire Chief seeks to bridge the gap between service delivery (management of street level operations) and the executive-level management needed by a five-bugle-wearing CEO. Whether you lead a paid or volunteer department, the management skills needed to lead a successful department are the same. Many fire service leaders fail to understand that financial management is the lifeblood of attaining the resources needed to allow effective fireground operations.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Ret. Fire Chief Arjuna George has stayed connected to the fire service as a columnist (From Hire to Retire, Canadian Firefighter), podcast host (Beneath the Helmet), and author (Burnt Around the Edges, with more books to come). Arjuna shares how burnout pushed him into early retirement, why he wrote a book on it, and how a “world café” can contribute to better mental health.
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Date: March 27, 2024
Location: International Centre, Mississauga, Ont.
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