Fire Fighting in Canada: Your Weekly Bulletin
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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Your editor, Laura Aiken, is away on vacation this week, so this edition is brought to you by me, editor of Fire Fighting in Canada's sister publication, Canadian Firefighter. Enjoy! "

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Brittani Schroeder, Editor, Canadian Firefighter

Top Stories

The Fire Brief: Your key news updates in minutes

About 40 dead in tragic New Year's Eve party in Switzerland, Mississauga firefighters battled fireworks at grocery store fire, and B.C. couple narrowly escapes motel fire after losing their home to a different blaze.

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Occupational cancer trends among Canadian firefighters

A new study further illustrates firefighting as one of the most dangerous professions in Canada.

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New firefighter mental health study seeking more participants

A study led by a University of Regina research team is attempting to quantify mental health data for firefighters across the country, and it needs your help to do so.

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New Tecumseth firefighters to receive almost $50K in provincial funding

New Tecumseth firefighters will soon be able to stay safe in 120 new wildland firefighting coveralls thanks to a $48K cash infusion from the Ontario government.

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Forever Favourites

Leadership in the time of Climatistry

Change is all around, but the guiding principles of leadership remain the same.

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Volunteer Vision: Reflecting on the fire service

Vince Mackenzie reflects on his 40 years of fire service and takes aim at the higher death numbers recorded in volunteer fire department communities.

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New in Gear, Tech and Trucks

AMKUS launches Heavy Rescue Series lineup

AMKUS Rescue Systems has launched the Heavy Rescue Series comprised of the Heavy Rescue Spreader, Combi Tool, Telescoping Ram, and both short and long blade cutters.

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Perimeter Solutions launches new Class A/B fire suppression foam concentrate

Fire retardant and firefighting foam concentrates maker Perimeter Solutions is introducing Solberg Spartan 1% fluorine-free Class A/B foam concentrate, designed to give firefighters a tactical advantage to achieve total fire suppression on structure, wildland, vehicle,...

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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.

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FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST
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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