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Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada

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Top Stories

The Fire Brief: Your key news updates in minutes

Lloydminster firefighter honoured for off-duty rescue, Yukon premier supports presumptive cancer coverage for wildland firefighters, and USask partners with Saskatoon to research firefighers' mental health.

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Canadian firefighter registry targets occupational cancer

Statistics Canada is spearheading a new initiative as part of the Government of Canada’s National Framework on Cancers linked to Firefighting. This project is a crucial step in addressing the high rates of cancer linked...

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Cool pics! Controlled burn in Canmore

Nordic Tree Care was contracted for a controlled burn in Canmore, Alta., and Fred Albrechtson, arborist, owner and founder, reached out to us to share some great photos. Thank you, Fred!

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Saskatchewan firefighters honoured for wildfire support

Sixty-four firefighters were honoured with the Saskatchewan Premier’s Commendation Award for their support throughout the tough wildfire season, bringing the province's gruelling wildfire season to a close.

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Forever Favourites

The truth about school buses

Even in an era of parents going the extra mile (literally) to drive their children right to a school’s doorstep, millions of children are still bussed to get their education each day.

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Thermal imagers and cold weather

In cold weather situations, these devices can play a crucial role in improving situational awareness and enhancing operational effectiveness.

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New in Gear, Tech and Trucks

Nightstick debuts powerful new fire helmet light

Nightstick has released its most compact fire helmet light yet – the FORGE II. This new gear is designed to deliver high candela output that delivers visibility through smoke and steam up to 172 metres...

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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...

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TracPlus launches FireFlyte aerial fire fighting platform

TracPlus has launched FireFlyte, a next-generation SaaS platform designed to provide real-time intelligence for more efficient, safer and effective aerial fire fighting operations.

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Events

January 12-15, 2026 | Scottsdale, Ariz.

FDSOA Health, Safety and Apparatus Conference 

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January 20-22, 2026 | Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto

OAFC Hicks Morley Labour Relations Seminar  

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January 23-24, 2026 | John D Bradly Convention Centre, Chatham, Ontario

Southwest Fire Trade Show and Learning Symposium

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March 26-29, 2026 | Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, Ont.

OAFC Northeastern Fire Education Conference   

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