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December festivities are upon us. Your weekly e-news from Fire Fighting in Canada will resume January 7. Wishing you a very merry holidays and a Happy New Year!
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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The Ontario government has introduced legislation that, if passed, will provide municipalities and police with new resources and enforcement tools to address homeless encampments and illegal drug use in parks and public spaces.
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The federal government has announced payments of over $148 million to the province of British Columbia to support recovery from wildfires and flooding.
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The government of Ontario has created the Ontario Corps, a group of skilled professionals and volunteers the province can deploy to help communities respond to natural disasters and other emergencies.
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The government of Prince Edward Island invested more than $3.3 million to strengthen emergency response for 35 rural communities.
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Insurance Bureau of Canada calls on governments to collaborate on reducing disaster risk.
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In conversation with North Dumfries Fire Chief Robert Shantz on their department’s tornado response.
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Lack of housing, addiction and mental health are creating the perfect storm.
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Stan Double has been announced as the interim fire chief for the Port Colborne Fire Department in Ontario.
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John Banker has been selected as the deputy fire chief – safety and training for the Campbell River Fire Department (CRFD) in British Columbia.
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The town of Oliver in British Columbia has hired Ash Regner as fire chief for the Oliver and District Fire Department, effective Dec. 19.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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This podcast features an interview with Fire Chief Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, discussing current challenges facing Canadian fire services. Key topics include the increasing reliance on fire departments for medical first response, the importance of addressing first responder mental health, and the need for improved collaboration among federal, provincial, and municipal agencies during emergencies like wildfires. McMullen also highlights the CAFC’s advocacy efforts, specifically pushing for a national fire administration and increased funding for emergency preparedness programs. Finally, he emphasizes the crucial role of volunteer firefighters and the need to better recognize their contributions.
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