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Summerside, P.E.I. hosted this year's Atlantic Fire Leadership Conference June 27 to 30, and the Fire Fighting in Canada team was onsite for all the oysters, networking and more! Stay tuned for coverage.
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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The Ontario government is investing $9 million through the Skills Development Fund (SFD) to build five new fire fighting training facilities, with an additional near million earmarked for ground survival training.
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PSPNET launched in February 2022 as a free, confidential program that offers cognitive behavioural therapy for people experiencing anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, the province reported in a press release.
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The campaign, titled This is Your Warning, aims to highlight the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices such as e-bikes.
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Skyrocketing construction costs along with the cost of archaeological work required under the Heritage Conservation Act are just two factors facing Lytton residents as they continue rebuilding efforts three years after a devastating fire.
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Firefighter and instructor Mark van der Feyst details the rescue sequence leading up to the removal of the occupant.
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Cancer continues to be the biggest killer of Canadian firefighters while mental health issues are spiking upwards, according to a new study of health insurance claims. Article by Larry Thomas, Samar Al-Hajj, Len Garis and Ian Pike.
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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, writes Keith Fredin, an assistant deputy chief in Edmonton.
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This guidebook is for firefighters, police, and other emergency responders who are often the first to arrive at a transportation incident involving dangerous goods. This guide will help first responders: 1) identify hazards based on the material involved in a transportation incident and 2) protect themselves and the public during the initial response to an incident.
» Order your 2024 copy now!
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He has been serving as deputy fire chief since 2023, with his other positions including fire prevention officer and public education officer.
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Former fire chief Bryce Bodnar from the Mallaig Fire Department in Alberta passed away on June 8 at the age of 53.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy sits down with returning guest Jennifer Grigg, whose 30-year career with the fire service has included time spent as a volunteer firefighter, instructor, and coach. The pair discuss the importance of personal reflection, examine how family fits into the lives of firefighters both in and out of the station, and review the state of change currently impacting volunteer fire services.
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Date: September 03 - 07, 2024
Location: Thunder Bay, Ont.
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Date: September 07 - 14, 2024
Location: Aalborg/Denmark
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Date: September 8, 2024
Location: Canadian Firefighter Memorial, Ottawa, Ont.
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