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Just over $40 million over four years — a nice investment in wildfire response from the New Brunswick government and the federal government. Complex challenges like increasing wildfires are going to require a multifaceted financial response.
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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The governments of New Brunswick and Canada are jointly investing $40.1 million over four years to support wildfire prevention.
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Over the past year, the Oro-Medonte Fire and Emergency Services (OMFES) has made numerous strides to stem dissatisfaction among its volunteer firefighters, something that was identified as a major concern in an audit of the service one year ago.
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The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), in collaboration with Mount Washington Pacific and the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society, are purchasing the Vancouver Island Mountain Centre with construction plans to build fire response truck bays.
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The Halifax firefighters’ union is asking the municipality to pay for preventive cancer screenings at private clinics, after they say members were denied through the provincial health system.
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UAVisus Technology Limited provides advanced drone solutions for early wildfire monitoring. With long endurance and real-time data, we enable swift and accurate detection to prevent escalation. Smarter technology for safer forests—choose UAVisus!
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Fire Fighting in Canada talked to 10 chief officers from across Canada to understand what technology and equipment improvements they have seen the most benefit from in the past three years, as well as what improvements and innovations they are eager to see in the coming year.
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Like fighting a fire, fighting an illness brings a host of stressful unknowns, especially when you or a family member require medical treatment far from home. A surge of worries arises: “What will we do?” “Where will we stay?” “How will we afford this?” Fortunately, six non-profit Canadian organizations offer welcoming, short-term, low-cost lodgings for first responders, military personnel, veterans, and their families.
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Highlighting the professionalism of crews goes a long way in reassuring the public about the capabilities of firefighters while also showcasing the value the service brings to their communities, who often bear the cost of providing such an emergency service. What better way to tackle these challenges than by showcasing firefighters in uniform apparel that emphasizes the acumen and dedication of the department?
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The town of Deseronto in Ontario has promoted Duncan McIlvaney to the position of fire chief for the Deseronto Fire Department.
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Berny Stansa is retiring as fire chief of the Timmins Fire Department in Ontario on March 31.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Are you prepared for the challenges of retirement? This episode of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast explores the crucial topic of firefighter mental health during the transition out of service. Retirement can bring a loss of identity and purpose, disconnect from the fire service family, and a resurgence of unresolved trauma. This episode features captain Steve Farina, a leader in first responder mental health, who shares his insights from 30 years in Fire.
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