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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Prime Minister Mark Carney's survived two confidence votes, lessening the likelihood of a winter election and increasing the likelihood his Liberal's government's plan will be the way. Has his tabled proposal offered the fire service what they need? "

Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada

News

Trailblazers and allies: Building an inclusive fire service culture at the FSWO 2025 Symposium

From October 23 to 25, 2025, Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) held its annual FSWO Symposium in Oakville. The event, which had already sold out two weeks prior to its start, was FSWO’s largest in...

SNAPSHOT: 2025 Canadian federal budget’s impact on fire services

The Canadian government presented its Budget 2025 on Nov. 4. Here’s a breakdown of the Liberal government’s proposed budget impact on fire services, which focused on wildfire response, fire management, and related emergency fire infrastructure.

Want to be more persuasive? Talk with your hands, study finds

Words matter — but your hands might matter more, according to a new UBC study which found that purposeful hand gestures can make speakers appear more competent and persuasive.

Canada Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: Applications are now open for 2026

Applications are now open for communities across Canada to apply for the Wildfire Community Preparedness Day award. Wildfire Community Preparedness Day ("Prep Day") is a national campaign that encourages citizens to take actions that increase...

Focus on Tech

Beyond buckle up: Advanced fire apparatus systems minimize risk for crews and civilians

Merging technologies on fire apparatus are increasing firefighter safety

AI’s new tech for the fire service

From monitoring health to predicting flashovers, AI is striving to prove its potential

SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT

Coordinating Ventilation: Supporting Extinguishment and Survivability, 2nd Edition

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New Products

Breathing apparatus from MSA Safety now certified as compliant to the 2025 NFPA Standard

MSA Safety's latest edition of its self-contained breathing apparatus, the MSA G1 XR, has received U.S. government approval from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and certification from the Safety Equipment Institute...

Fire-Dex to launch its first-ever fire investigation PPE

Fire-Dex is rolling out its new Fire Investigation PPE, its first protective ensemble designed specifically for fire investigators.

FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST

Sustainable funding in the fire service
▶ Nov 7

What is mental mapping?
▶ Sep 5

Working together on the wildfire front
▶ Aug 1

“Not Your Father’s Fire Department”: Tim Pley on leading through unprecedented change in the volunteer fire service
▶ Jul 4

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Events

November 17, 2025 | Niagara Falls, Ontario

OAFC Annual General Meeting

November 19, 2025 | Vaughan, Ontario

Canadian Fire Engineering Summit

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