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Saskatchewan and Manitoba are both under provincial state of emergencies due to wildfires. With a hot dry summer in the forecast, and an aggressive start underway, wildfire season could be a very tough one indeed for Canada.
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) declared a provincial State of Emergency on May 29 due to the wildfires affecting communities across the province. As of that morning, there were 17 active wildfires in Saskatchewan and 15 communities had been evacuated. As of May 29, there have been 206 wildfires, well above the five-year average of 125.
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The Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs 75th annual conference and trade show has been postponed in light of the provincial state of the emergency and challenges facing the communities and emergency services in the province.
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Central York Fire Services (CYFS), in Newmarket, Ont., has been selected as one of 17 departments across North America to join the Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI) Task Force, a collaborative effort through the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) to improve firefighter health and performance.
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A new, free mental health initiative for public safety personnel is now available at https://warriorhealth.ca/en. This confidential resource offers anytime access to information on trauma and operational stress tailored specifically to those public safety personnel who are trauma exposed, civilian or uniformed, in Ontario.
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Kussmaul is proud to spotlight Zero Emission Solutions from our sister companies: Freedom eGEN by Xantrex replaces traditional generators with quiet, efficient battery power, while the ZeroRPM system provides true idle mitigation, powering critical systems with the engine off. Reduce emissions without compromising emergency vehicle power.
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Smoke alarms are among the most accessible and affordable life-saving technologies in the home. Yet, across Canada, fire fatalities continue to occur at disturbingly high rates in homes where smoke alarms were either absent or not working. The reasons often lie not in the absence of awareness, but in a lack of maintenance, lifespan oversight, and real accountability. The problem isn’t that Canadians don’t have smoke alarms—it’s that too many don't have alarms that work when they’re needed. With the right approach, fire officials, public safety agencies, and even insurers can help change this outcome. The Canadian picture: present, but ...
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This edition’s column is about the ever-challenging economy and how I see it affecting the volunteer fire service now and in the near future. A volunteer and composite fire department owes its existence primarily due to economics. Over the past century, fire protection in smaller towns and villages have been provided but as volunteer agencies because of the need for cost efficiency. They exist to protect communities from fire out of necessity and often have their origins from past tragedy. These jurisdictions typically started with community minded people getting together and starting an organization to protect their towns and the ...
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Fire Fighting in Canada associate editor Jared Dodds spoke with Amy Cardinal Christianson to learn more about Indigenous fire management practices and how to incorporate them into current fire prevention strategies...
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The Globe Pant System is available in four fits for a range of body types. The advanced design enhances your comfort while ensuring your protection and safety. Find your fit.
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If you had asked Morgan Strohman if he was thinking of a career change to fire fighting, he would’ve said no. The former IT manager for School District 51 is wearing a new title now: Grand Forks Fire/Rescue deputy fire chief-prevention and public safety, since May 12.
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Scott Foster has been appointed to the leadership position of deputy chief at the Timmins Fire Department in Ontario.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Hear from three Canadian suppliers — Marcel Syens, Principal Associate for Double Eagle Associates, Rick Suche, CEO of Fort Garry Fire Trucks, and Mark Biernat, president of Biernat Fire Feu — on the challenges fire departments in Canada face regarding procurement, particularly during the rapidly evolving economic uncertainty and tariffs in today’s world that could ultimately mean higher prices and longer wait times. For context, please note this podcast was recorded on April 16.
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