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We've hit August and wildfire season in Canada has been nothing short of wild. The last three fire seasons all make the Top 10 worst on record. Commendations to the frontline fight — it's been a big one.
- Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada
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Canada's 2025 wildfire season is now the second-worst on record. The latest figures posted by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre suggest the fires have torn through 72,000 square kilometres, an area roughly the size of New Brunswick.
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The province has released the findings of a comprehensive value-for-money audit of the Nova Scotia Firefighters School. “The results are clear, and they are appalling. We are ending our relationship with the school and will set up an interim training plan for firefighters right away,” said Kim Masland, minister of emergency management, in a press release.
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The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly depict recent blazes.
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BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron Lake could generate smoke for the "coming weeks, and potentially the coming months."
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Multiple wildfires are burning in Newfoundland, prompting more evacuation orders and destroying structures in a community in the eastern part of the province. Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier said during a media briefing Tuesday the out-of-control wildfire near Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove and Kingston grew significantly overnight.
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As wildfires and residential fire incidents continue to rise in frequency and severity, Canadian fire services are looking beyond hoses and hydrants for solutions. Today, data—yes, hard numbers and machine intelligence—are proving just as critical as traditional tools in safeguarding our most at-risk communities.
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For years, the fire services have been using thermal imaging equipment (TI) to search for victims within structure fires that they have responded to. On some occasions they are called upon to aid in the search for victims lost outdoors. This month’s article will reflect upon the usage of handheld and airborne (UAE drone) thermal imaging technology.
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In 35 Things Every Firefighter Must Know and Do, fire service leader Frank Viscuso delivers a guide for both new and experienced firefighters. Designed to build competence, confidence, and accountability, this book outlines essential principles that support long-term success in the fire service—and beyond. Each of the 35 chapters focuses on a core lesson, offering real-world context, leadership insight, and reflection prompts to help readers assess their strengths and areas for growth.
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East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Service (EGFES) has appointed Steven Cook as Deputy Chief of Operations.
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The long-serving fire chief of the Keremeos and District Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD), Jordy Bosscha, has announced his retirement.
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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.
» Listen now...
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