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EDITOR'S NOTE

"You'll find a great article on data-driven fire prevention in our Forever Favourites section this week. No wonder it's perennially popular — the need for data in decision making is increasing, thankfully, alongside new ways to obtain it. "

Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada

Top Stories

The Fire Brief: Your key news updates in minutes

Toronto Fire Service seeking more Black firefighters, Eckville Fire Department appoints John Phillips as new district fire chief, Redwood Meadows fire department receives anonymous $300K donation, and more.

Nova Scotia purchases mobile burn units and propane-fuelled training props

Nova Scotia's department of emergency management is investing in new firefighter training equipment to provide firefighters across Nova Scotia with access to safe, modern and consistent training.

Manitoba updates fire safety regulations to accommodate sprinkler upgrades

The Manitoba government has updated fire safety regulations to align with the phased construction schedule for retrofitting health-care facilities across the province.

Autonomous drone company FireSwarm advances to finals of $11M XPRIZE Wildfire competition

FireSwarm Solutions Inc., a Canadian autonomous aerial systems company, has advanced to the finals of the Autonomous Wildfire Response Track.

Forever Favourites

Data-driven fire prevention in vulnerable communities

As wildfires and residential fire incidents continue to rise in frequency and severity, Canadian fire services are looking beyond hoses and hydrants for solutions.

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The growing role of UAV intelligence in Canadian wildfire and WUI operations

As Canada’s wildfire landscape changes, unmanned aerial vehicles become increasingly relevant, particularly at the command and procurement levels.

Is every call a hazmat call?

Ed Melanson explains why a solid understanding of hazardous materials creates a safer and more effective fire service.

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New in Gear, Tech and Trucks

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

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

Blackline Safety Corp. releasing EXO 8 portable area monitor

Blackline Safety Corp. is launching a next generation connected area monitor that advances gas detection and early hazard identification for companies and first responders.

FireDos and Orglmeister Infrared Systems form ACEDES LLC to advance autonomous fire prevention

FireDos, a producer of fire fighting proportioners and monitors, and Orglmeister, a maker of infrared detection technology focused on fire prevention, have joined forces to create ACEDES LLC.