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EDITOR'S NOTE

"January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. In this edition, you'll find a new article looking at key trends in prostate cancer in Canada, a podcast on cancer prevention and more. "

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Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada

Top Stories

The Fire Brief: Your key news updates in minutes

Muskoka Lakes accredited for Superior Tanker Shuttle Service, Nipawin Fire Department sets record for calls in 2025, Burnaby invests in autonomous wildfire detection program, and more.

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NIFSC becomes first Indigenous organization worldwide to achieve ProBoard accreditation

Canada’s National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC) has made history in global emergency services by becoming the first Indigenous organization in the world to achieve ProBoard accreditation.

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Prostate cancer trends and the firefighter community: A Canadian perspective

Cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty death among Canadian firefighters. While lung, colorectal, and skin cancers often dominate the conversation, prostate cancer deserves equal attention. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among...

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Lambton Fire Trade Show rebrands as SW Ontario Trade Show, significantly expands in scale and scope

The old Lambton Trade Show is no more, but it’s not dead. It has evolved into the South Western Ontario Trade Show & Learning Symposium, a big change for the event’s 29th year.

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Forever Favourites

Cancer in firefighters

Cancer and fire are a lot alike. Both seem to strike mysteriously and when least expected. They strike incisively, often with devastating force. Both have the will and the capacity to — either quickly or...

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Focusing on female firefighter cancer

Existing measures in place to offset firefighters’ increased cancer risk do not adequately address the variety and earlier onset of work-related cancers in women, suggests an international study.

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New in Gear, Tech and Trucks

Classic Fire + Life Safety releases AVD fire extinguisher to combat lithium battery fires

The Victory Fire AVD6L fire extinguisher utilizes the lithium battery fire agent AVD to mitigate the risk posed by lithium battery fires.

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RapidSOS launching AI-powered intelligent safety platform

Through AI solutions, the system integrates information from over 540 million connected devices into a suite of modules aimed at streamlining emergency response operations, the company said in a release.

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Flir launches next generation of K-Series thermal cameras

The company states the product can scan warm or cold areas to detect hidden fire spreads, potential entryways, and overheated doors.

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FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA: THE PODCAST
Events

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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March 24, 2026 | Peppermill Resort, Reno, NV

IAFC Wildland-Urban Interface Conference

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