Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – July 5, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news. In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs provided over 30 recommendations for the Canadian government’s National Firefighter Cancer Framework. Then, the Ontario government invested $10 million in infrastructure and training for firefighters. And, the Atlantic Fire Leadership Conference was held from June 27 to 30.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, July 19.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – June 21, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news. In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: A new report estimates infrastructure costs to support new housing developments exceeds $100,000 per home. Then, Ontario MPPs and representatives from the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs met for Fire and Life Safety Advocacy Day. And, the registration deadline for this year’s Can-Am Police-Fire Games is Monday, June 24.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, July 5.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – June 7, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news. In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: A look at some of the fire chiefs in new roles at departments across the country. Then, Victoria Fire Department took delivery of their first electric fire truck. And, how Chaplain’s Platoon is providing a new resource for firefighter mental and spiritual wellness.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, June 21.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – May 24, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news. In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: a look at fire chief appointments, promotions, and retirements from across the country. Then, tracking the progress of the Whitehorse South West Fire Risk Reduction project. And the data collection deadline this year’s Great Canadian Fire Census is fast approaching.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, June 7.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – May 10, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news. In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: the Ontario government has proposed legislation to expand WSIB coverage for wildland firefighters and investigators. Then, the province of Alberta has increased wildfire prevention training and investment. And, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs wrapped their 2024 conference this past weekend.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, May 24.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news. In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: The Western Fire Chiefs Association released its After Action report on 2023’s catastrophic wildfires in Maui. Then, the city of Vancouver approved a one-time budget boost of $2.8 million for PFAS-free bunker gear. And, the Manitoba government is investing in mental health for first responders in the wake of tragedy.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, May 10.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – April 12, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news. In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: Ontario is investing $3 million to provide free bereavement counselling to first responder families. Then, Markham Fire & Emergency Services is transitioning its apparatus fleet to non-toxic bio-based gel. And, a workplace safety board determined that two volunteer firefighters in Quebec who died in a 2023 flood lacked training and equipment.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, April 26.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – March 15, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week, we’re chronicling recent fire chief transitions across Canada, B.C.’s expansion of its psychological wellness tool and the Security • Police • Fire Career Expo’s return to Mississauga (plus, where it’s landing next).
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, March 29.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – March 1, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: Wildfire season…did it really end? Fires burned all winter in Canada and there are active fires now. The country is preparing for another intense wildfire season and wildfires are dominating recent news headlines. We recapped what’s happening around the country.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, March 15th.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – February 16, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: The Calgary fire department expanded its medical response capacity. Then, Nova Scotia launched a new mental health support program for volunteers. And, labour relations lands in Toronto with the annual OAFC and Hicks Morley seminar.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, March 1st.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – February 2, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week, Brampton, Ont., took delivery of its Rosenbauer RTX electric pumper, becoming the second department in Canada to put an electric fire truck into service. And, a retired firefighter in Regina launched a new scholarship for women interested in joining the fire service. Then, Fire Fighting in Canada is hosting its annual Virtual Summit on February 21st. Here’s a peek at the agenda.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, Feb. 16th.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – January 19, 2024
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week, January is the International Association of Fire Fighters’ cancer awareness month. In this edition, we highlight two recent research papers on lung cancer survival rates and toxin exposure.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, Feb. 2nd.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – January 05, 2023
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week, an e-bike caught fire in a Toronto subway car on New Year’s Eve. And, two tenants in Hamilton have been charged following a deadly blaze. Then, we’ve rounded up recent fire chief promotions, appointments and retirements across Canada.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, Jan. 19.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – December 22, 2023
In a special edition of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week, we’ve rounded up 2023’s Top 5 most read national news stories from firefightingincanada.com. Watch and see what the leading news developments in Fire were this year!
Stay tuned for our next episode on Jan. 5, 2024.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – November 24, 2023
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: The inaugural Canadian Wildfire Conference, co-organized by Fire Fighting in Canada, took place in Kelowna, B.C. Then, the federal government is considering potential changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulations that could benefit firefighters.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, Nov. 24th.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – October 27, 2023
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: Ontario puts more money towards wildland fire management. And, firefighters from across North America get hands-on wildfire training in Grand Prairie, Alta. Then, several Canadian fire chiefs take on new roles.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, Nov. 10th.
Do you know someone looking for a job in emergency services? Encourage them to join us on Oct. 24 at Best Western Premier Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre in Calgary for the Security • Police • Fire Career Expo! They will get a chance to mingle with career professionals and learn more about what it takes to get hired. You won't want to miss this opportunity! Register today.
https://www.emergencyservicesexpo.ca/location/calgary-ab/
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Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – October 13, 2023
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest firefighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: It’s been Fire Prevention Week! And, Fire Fighting in Canada, Avert and Blue Line magazines hosted a virtual event on interoperability between Canada’s public safety agencies. Then, Boots on the Ground opens a peer support line in Alberta.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, Oct. 27th.
Attend the fire fighting appreciation dinner at the Canadian Wildfire Conference
Join us for the inaugural Canadian Wildfire Conference Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 25 at the Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, B.C., to eat, drink, network and honour the ground and air personnel who worked tirelessly through a record-breaking wildfire season. Broadcasting personality dynamo Michael Landsberg, founder of SickNotWeak, is headlining the fundraising dinner. Register to attend this fantastic organic food and wine experience alongside the Canadian Wildfire Conference happening Oct. 26.
Fire Fighting in Canada Canadian Firefighter Helicopters Magazine Wings
#appreciationpost #dinner #firefighters #emergencyservices
https://www.canadianwildfireconference.ca/
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week – September 29, 2023
Fire Fighting in Canada has all of your latest fire fighting industry news! In the latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs presented this year’s National Fire Chief of the Year Awards at its annual Fire Rescue conference in Halifax. And, the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation added 86 names to the memorial wall in Ottawa. Then, Ontario hosted its inaugural Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.
Stay tuned for our next episode on Friday, Oct. 13th.
