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Ramara found a way to offer its 90 volunteer firefighters enrolment in Ontario's municipal employees pension plan. What a great way to encourage volunteerism, and acknowledge that fire fighting is unique in this space.
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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The township of Ramara has offered its volunteer firefighters the opportunity to enroll in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan.
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The Northern Tornadoes Project has confirmed a late-season tornado hit Fergus, Ont., on November 10.
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The association that represents firefighters in the Halifax area is speaking out about a lack of in-service fire equipment after a busy south-end station was recently left without an engine for hours.
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Mississauga Fire’s Station 125 is up and running, but with a unique approach previously not seen in other municipal buildings in the city.
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From its streamlined, lightweight design to its flexible, athletic fit and game-changing range of motion, Globe® ATHLETIX™ turnout gear helps you move and perform at peak levels.
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How fire truck manufacturers are meeting needs in a high demand market.
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Here's a look at recent research on the lifestyle factors impacting cancer risk.
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How to have a bon voyage on your boat purchasing journey.
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Starfield LION has a legacy and ongoing history of introducing new products and services which are always designed to ensure the health, safety and performance of the first responders who serve our communities and our country. Starfield LION’s game-changing PPE innovations are designed to best prepare firefighters, EMS teams and law enforcement officers for the dangers and hazards they face each day. For decades, Starfield LION has been the industry leader in the fight against firefighter stress by incorporating innovative design features and materials to deliver the most natural, least restrictive movement possible.
From bunker gear, to helmets and gloves, Starfield LION offers a full line of PPE solutions to fit your department’s needs. As we continue to develop new and enhance existing PPE products and services, our primary goal remains the same: To keep you safe and always....
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NanoTech Materials has developed a wildfire shield coating designed to protect vital infrastructure from collapsing under wildfire conditions.
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Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT) has released PACT Lion-X, a new fire-extinguishing liquid that prevents thermal runaway and fire explosions caused by handheld electronic devices and e-mobility equipment containing lithium-ion batteries.
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FREDsense Technologies has confirmed the successful use of their FRED-PFAS, a PFAS portable test kit, at a U.S. airport that was optimizing the removal of PFAS-contaminated aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) from fire trucks.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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In this episode, host Tom DeSorcy interviews Randy Schroeder, fire chief for the Town of Mayerthorpe & Lac Ste. Anne County and president of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association. The conversation explores the challenges and complexities of maintaining a volunteer fire service, particularly in rural areas. The discussion delves into issues of recruitment and retention, acknowledging the increasing pressures on volunteers, particularly in light of the escalating scope of hazards and the growing demand for emergency services. Schroeder emphasizes the need for better communication and advocacy to address these challenges and the importance of cultivating passion and resilience within the fire service.
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