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The feature on promotions in this e-news draws an interesting research backed case on the drawbacks and advantages to the commonly used anchor of seniority. I consider it timely considering the volume of retirements we're seeing in the service.
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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The Manitoba government is funding mental health support for first responders, following the recent death of a Winnipeg firefighter.
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Twenty-five members of Ottawa’s wildland firefighting crews have completed a special training program that certifies them to fight forest fires in an urban setting.
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Tactical evacuations have started in northeastern British Columbia as wildfires tear through the area.
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A fire has destroyed a church in Bridgetown, N.S., forcing traffic along the community’s main street to be rerouted as firefighters worked to put out the blaze.
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Many Canadian fire departments function with seniority-based promotional systems. While there are many advantages to these systems, including fairness and the promotion of more experienced firefighters to higher ranks, there are many drawbacks. Are those experienced firefighters actually more qualified to be in a position of leadership? Does experience in fire fighting make them more prepared to lead...
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There are several simple ways to build confidence in your members regarding communicating clearly what they see not only upon arrival, but throughout the fire incident. Whether you are a rookie or a veteran, the sound of your pager going off releases chemicals in your brain that give you a heightened sense of caution, adrenaline, and anticipation…and even a bit of fear. It is important to note that this applies not just to you, but every member of your household. In the mid 1990s three members of our household were volunteering in Joe Rich Fire rescue. It was chaotic ...
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Fire Chief Vince MacKenzie writes: Every member of the volunteer fire service is a leader. Just by the act of stepping up to volunteer puts you in front of the community in the efforts to keep your town safe. As you learn the skills of being a firefighter and interact while working with others, leadership skills emerge from you and your team.
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Tom DeSorcy writes: 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. When I ask the question, “do you know your people,” the answer should be “of course I do.”
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In the intense and demanding world of firefighting, where every decision can make a life-or-death difference, proficiency is paramount. In " Residential Firefighting: Training and Drills," acclaimed fire expert David F. Clark delivers a must-read guide for those who battle hostile fires. He provides actionable advice for firefighters to enhance their skills through frequent hands-on training, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges they face on every residential fire call.
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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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