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EDITOR'S NOTE

"An intriguing technical paper found my inbox recently on fire safety, codes and partially occupied super tall buildings. In this day and age of housing demand and density plans, it is well worth the read. "

Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada

News

Federal government investing in fire fighting training

Canada's federal government is investing $540,300 for two projects through its Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program (FMWCC) – Training Fund.

Who bears responsibility to prevent wildfire disasters: government or individuals?

As climate change continues to raise the risk of extreme wildfires, a debate has arisen over who bears the responsibility to prevent disasters: government or individuals?

Allegations and mass resignations rock North Saanich Fire Department

A group of firefighters from North Saanich Fire Department has sounded the alarm over a mass exodus, citing a toxic work culture and concerns about management decisions that they think could cost taxpayers. Peninsula News...

New $1M fire trucks arrive in seven Nunavik communities

Aupaluk Fire Chief Billy Augiak likes his new fire truck. The new vehicle, made by Quebec-based MaxiMetal, dwarfs its predecessor — a Ford F-550 — in size, and includes a fully-automatic ladder capable of reaching...

FEATURES

A growing concern: lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery vehicle fires

The rise of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) introduces a new and serious fire safety challenge. While the overall frequency of EV fires is statistically lower than fires involving gasoline-powered vehicles, the unique...

Balancing progress and protection: Fire safety strategies for partial occupancy in super-tall buildings

The practice of partial occupancy during construction has emerged as a critical strategy for high-rise developers in Ontario seeking to optimize project timelines and generate early revenue streams. However, this approach introduces complex fire and...

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