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This week, we're revisiting our series of perennially popular articles on uniforms and dress code by Chief Kirk Hughes. Enjoy the latest!
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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Firefighters who responded to a deadly encampment fire in North York early Thursday morning were met with exploding propane tanks and flames 30 to 40 feet high, Toronto’s fire chief says.
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Firefighters from several jurisdictions across North America are slated to join the wildfire fight in Yukon.
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The Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department (CHVFD) marked its 60th anniversary of dedication and service to the Coombs-Hilliers area on June 21. The celebration recognized the department’s rich history and ongoing commitment to community safety.
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Investigations into the causes of the majority of Nunavut fires last year were not completed due to weather and limited resources, the territory’s fire marshal Stephen McGean says.
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More than a collection of generic leadership principles, this book gets to the heart of the firehouse: its culture, expectations, and realities. With practical examples, relatable stories, and deeply held beliefs about mentorship, empathy, and legacy, Carry the Fire challenges readers to reflect on their own impact and asks one essential question: Are you doing everything you can to make each day matter—for yourself, your team, and your community?
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Most engines and pumpers are equipped with a deck gun and/or a ground monitor for defensive operations. A defensive operation occurs when significant fire is present within a structure, making any interior operations impossible. In such cases, water is applied from the exterior in a defensive or distanced position.
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When you stepped up to volunteer and join the fire department, you undoubtedly came through the door with high expectations that you can do good for the community. Like you, we all became motivated to enhance the protection of the communities we live in. We volunteered to be the first one in during crisis and to help fix the challenges of fires and other emergencies for our towns and villages. We diligently trained for the protection of our citizens and colleagues as we should.
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There has been a concerted push over the last decade to enhance the public’s perception of the fire service in Canada. This is born out of many reasons. In an environment of dwindling applicants, harsher financial burdens and increasing workloads, some departments are feeling the pinch more than others, especially in the volunteer sector. 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.
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Fire retardant and firefighting foam concentrates maker Perimeter Solutions is introducing Solberg Spartan 1% fluorine-free Class A/B foam concentrate, designed to give firefighters a tactical advantage to achieve total fire suppression on structure, wildland, vehicle, gasoline, and dumpster fires.
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Fire-Dex, a supplier of PPE for first responders, has launched the Virtual Sizer, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly and precisely measure firefighters for new turnout gear, minimizing safety risks from improper fit, such as exposed skin or restricted movement.
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