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EDITOR'S NOTE

"In this edition, you'll find Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy's last regular article as a columnist for Volunteer Vision. Thanks for sharing your fictional but far from reality Pie Club in this, and thanks even more for your 15 years of contributions. "

Laura Aiken, Editor, Fire Fighting in Canada

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The Fire Brief: Your key news updates in minutes

Alberta announces new wildfire mitigation strategy, Innisfil Fire and Rescue Services introduces new airboat, Peel first to complete Ontario digital emergency management training program, and more.

B.C. launches major expansion of occupational cancer coverage for firefighters

The government of B.C. has significantly strengthened health protections for fire fighters, adding eight new types of cancer to the presumptive coverage list.

StopBad: Teamwork is our strength

The fire service is a business like no other. Our primary purpose is to serve and protect our citizens while keeping our firefighters safe. By collaborating and sharing knowledge, we become stronger.

Volunteer Vision: The Pie Club

Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy is hanging up his pen as a regular contributor of Volunteer Vision. Don't miss his last edition.

Forever Favourites

Leadership Forum: Imposter Syndrome

Monique Belair writes about her battle with Imposter syndrome (IS), a common experience amongst women in male-dominated fields, and the fire service is no exception.

So, you want to buy a fire boat…

With the ice breaking up along our waterways, here is a timely reminder on how to have a bon voyage on your boat purchasing journey.

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New in Gear, Tech and Trucks

OroraTech launches wildfire detection and monitoring services in Argentina

OroraTech and GPTech have announced the launch of satellite-powered wildfire detection and monitoring services across Argentina's Río Negro province.

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.

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.