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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Fantastic to see Ontario double its Fire Protection Grant to $20 million with a special focus on cancer prevention and lithium-ion battery response. These are critical issues in the fire service and it takes money to tackle them. "

Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada

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Ontario doubling Fire Protection Grant to protect more firefighters

Ontario is increasing this year’s Fire Protection Grant funding from $10 million to $20 million. The investment will help municipal fire departments expand cancer prevention initiatives and improve emergency response to lithium-ion battery related incidents.

What really fueled the Manitoba Wildfires in 2025? New study breaks it down

A recent study is shedding light on the factors that contributed to the significant wildfires in Manitoba in May 2025. The research explores how unusual weather patterns and stressed vegetation combined to create an ideal...

Newfoundlanders busking and cooking to help in fight against roaring wildfires

Evacuees who fled a roaring wildfire near Newfoundland and Labrador's largest city received a special donation Wednesday from a young musician.

Brampton breaks ground on first all-electric fire station

On August 15, the City of Brampton broke ground on Fire Station 215, a modern and environmentally sustainable facility designed to enhance emergency response in the City's fast-growing northeast community to support the dedicated work...

FEATURES

The case for low pressure handlines

Fire departments have seen or are starting to see the reversion of the service’s tactical culture back towards engine work. Hose and nozzles, and confinement and extinguishing are attractive topics.

Canadian Wildfire Conference expands to two days, promises unprecedented networking and keynote insight for fire service community

The Canadian Wildfire Conference (CWC), a premier event for wildfire suppression stakeholders, is proud to announce its expansion to a dynamic two-day show in 2025.