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Twenty teenage boys received a crash course in firefighting during the Blandford-Blenheim Fire Service’s third annual Camp 85 program, which was held from July 8 to July 12.
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A recruitment open house in July drew dozens of community members, but not a single application for new firefighters. Captain Lorne MacDonald said they are actively looking for members now more than ever, adding, at one time, there was a waitlist just to join. Now, it’s hard to find new recruits at all.
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Authorities say ash has fallen on the community of Lytton, B.C., as crews battle what the operations director for the BC Wildfire Service called a “very scary” blaze for the village that was almost completely consumed by flames in 2021.
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Holmatro has announced the return of its international rescue challenge, to be held on the first week of June at Interschutz 2026 in Hannover, Germany. Teams from around the world will compete to rescue a trapped “live victim” from modern vehicles, using Holmatro rescue equipment.
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Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Canadian Fifth Edition This edition provides a complete Firefighter I and Firefighter II training solution and meets and exceeds the intent of the job performance requirements in the 2024 Edition of NFPA 1010. Canadian fire experts have adapted content to meet the needs of the Canadian fire service by expanding the history section and changing common terminology and practices.
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Fire safety is a fundamental right, yet for far too long, the true scope of fire risk in Canada's Indigenous communities has remained largely obscured. A recent exploratory study, prepared by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in collaboration with the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC) and Statistics Canada, is helping to unmask these hidden disparities.
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Does your department respond to elevator entrapment emergencies? How familiar are you with your elevator guidelines and procedures for low-mid- and high-rise incidents? If you respond to elevator entrapments, now is a great time to ensure you know the answers to these questions. There are some key objectives that a fire department should focus on to achieve.
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Fire Chief Karen Roche has announced her retirement, effective April 30, 2026, after more than 30 years of service in the fire sector.
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South Glengarry Fire Chief Dave Robertson announced the official appointment of the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Township. Bill Chafe will be assuming the position as full-time Deputy Chief.
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Rob Pilon became the new fire chief in Meaford, Ont., on July 7. Born and raised in Meaford, Chief Pilon brings more than two decades of experience with the Meaford Fire Department. He began his career as a firefighter in 2004, and has since held several leadership roles, including deputy chief and most recently interim fire chief.
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The City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services (OFS) announced the appointment of Lance Fass as deputy fire chief, readiness and support services. Deputy Chief Fass brings over 23 years of dedicated service to OFS, having built a distinguished career marked by operational excellence, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to the community, reported the City in a statement.
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| FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST |
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Tune in for an insightful conversation with Brian Hutchinson, a seasoned veteran of the Canadian fire services in both wildland and municipal sectors. The discussion highlights Hutchinson’s career trajectory and the evolving relationship between wildland and structural fire fighting, particularly in the context of the WUI and the increasing severity of fires.
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