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This weeks e-news looks at the heroic efforts of firefighters through a show of bravery in Chilliwack, B.C., and the results of a data dig that show Ontario's firefighters rescued an average of 2.7 people weekly in 2024.
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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Three Chilliwack firefighters were recognized recently for saving the lives of nine people from an apartment fire. Blake Gooch, Cory Schaeffer, Adam Janzen created ladder system mid-air, carried residents to safety from burning apartment.
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The 2025 Canadian CBRNE & Robotics Summit was held in Kitchener, Ont., from April 7-8. For the second consecutive year, the show was sold out for both attendees and vendors, with a waiting list for vendors, reported the show’s organizers — the Ontario Hazardous Materials Responders Association.
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Cranberry Township, PA-based safety product maker MSA Safety has introduced the latest edition of its self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) plus an all-new turnout jacket, both designed to help protect firefighters and enhance safety by assisting with accountability and situational awareness.
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Rosenbauer America introduced its latest Custom Industrial Foam Pumper, designed to address the specific challenges of industrial fire fighting. This new vehicle incorporates advanced technologies designed to enhance performance, reliability, and ease of use in critical situations.
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Footwear should provide optimum agility, fit, and comfort in addition to protection from fireground hazards. Do you know how to choose the right firefighting boot?
Globe boots are tough and dependable, just like the firefighters who wear them. Made with lighter, stronger-than-steel materials, flexible athletic footwear construction, and super-gripping treads, they help keep you fighting at peak levels.
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This article by firefighter Anthony J De Benedictis examines the 2024 data on firefighter rescues in Ontario and highlights the importance of analytics in improving fire ground operations.
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Introducing Sense of Coherence, a concept that looks at someone's ability to adapt and overcome psychological stressors via three components of comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness.
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Training new firefighters to use technical knowledge and strategic thinking with their thermal imagers.
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This all-inclusive truck company operations guide will help truck-deficient departments achieve a safe, effective, and efficient coordinated fire attack. It illustrates the importance of truck company operations facilitating and supporting coordinated fire attacks and lifesaving operations. Rooted in the core principle that “circumstances dictate action on the fireground,” this book empowers agencies to overcome challenges posed by limited staffing or resources.
» Order Your Copy Today
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Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services promoted training coordinator Murray Robertson to the position of deputy fire chief following the well-deserved retirement of current Deputy Fire Chief Dan MacKinnon.
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Brad Davie is the new fire chief in White Rock, B.C., taking the helm from Fire Chief Ed Wolfe who announced his retirement.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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This episode focuses on challenges and progress within the Canadian fire service, with a particular emphasis on the unique circumstances and evolution of Indigenous fire departments. (Ret.) Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy interviews Acting Fire Chief Michael Seth, providing insights into the history, current state, and future aspirations of the Six Nations Fire and Emergency Services, while also touching on broader themes affecting fire services across Canada.
» Listen now...
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