Quebec firefighters seek more support to deal with PTSD

Feb. 5, 2019, Montreal – Quebec firefighters are seeking help from the provincial government to deal with an increase in the number of reported cases of post-traumatic stress. Data provided by the Montreal firefighters union, known by its French acronym, APDM, shows that the number of diagnosed cases of post-traumatic stress disorder has jumped from […]

Firefighter nominated for YWCA Hamilton’s Women of Distinction Award in Education/Mentorship…

Feb. 4, 2019, Hamilton, Ont. – Pike Krpan, a Hamilton firefighter and vice-president of the Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) has been nominated for the YWCA Hamilton’s Women of Distinction Award in Education/Mentorship.Krpan has been promoting positive change for women in the fire service, not only in her role within FSWO, but also her leading […]