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FFIC published a new podcast this week, and you won't want to miss this fascinating conversation with West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund on 2023's massive and dangerous McDougall Creek wildfire. You'll find the link in today's e-news!
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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As unpredictable wildfires roared across Maui last August, the head of the emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island amid the unfolding crisis, while a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, according to a report released Wednesday.
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With both the Chief and Deputy Chief on leave, the Council of the Town of Greater Napanee unceremoniously appointed a new fire chief at a special meeting held on the morning of Monday, Apr. 15.
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The federal government is doubling its investment to train urban firefighters to battle wildfires — a growing threat to Canada’s cities and towns.
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The wife of a veteran Winnipeg firefighter who died by suicide expressed hope for change Friday, while he was remembered as a devoted and loving person at a funeral attended by hundreds. The Winnipeg Free Press reports.
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As the fire service prepares for this threat, many departments are taking a tiered approached on not only how to respond to wildland incidents, but also how to mitigate or prevent them from taking hold in the first place...
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Natural disasters are exactly how they sound: a disaster. With each natural disaster that occurs, we learn something new and can better prepare for the next. The fire service is a key responder during most disasters, so staying educated, prepared and up to date on the latest technology is arguably one of the important things when discussing how to respond to a natural disaster. The technology we use today is ever evolving, resulting in more research, better communication, and more thorough education. This also results in bettering our overall knowledge of disaster preparedness...
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Fire Chief Chris Harrow writes: I am sure everyone can recall a leader in their past and what an influence the person had on your career or the person you are today. They may have demonstrated a skill or trait that was so memorable or influential that you still use it in your day-to-day leadership. It is a good thing for all of us to reflect on where we came from and what we’ve learned...
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Fire Chief Matt Pegg writes: The very first time I remember taking an actual class on public speaking and media management was at my first Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs conference, where Karen Gordon, of Gordon Strategy, was teaching leaders from across the North American fire service. What she taught me that day, alongside some important techniques and strategies, was that these are in fact skills that can be learned and honed through practice, coaching and seemingly ruthless critique...
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All firefighters, whether volunteer, combination, or career, need in-depth, realistic training. This book replaces the trial-and-error and “school of hard knocks” approach for training officers, deploying the authors’ many decades of combined experience to fill the gaps between instructor credentialing and managing a training system. Includes Real-world drills, props, and instructional development tools.
» Order your copy today!
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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On the latest edition of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast, Jason Brolund, fire chief for West Kelowna Fire Rescue, which provides services for the city of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nations, shares his experience leading the fight against 2023’s McDougall Creek wildfire, a fire chief’s “nightmare scenario.” The McDougall Creek fire was the largest wildfire in the history of West Kelowna and forced the evacuation of over 10,000 residents.
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Date: May 16, 2024
Location: Simon Fraser University - Vancouver Campus
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