Lake Country hosts spring training for volunteer firefighters  Kelowna Capital News Volunteer firefighters of all levels of experience will gather in Lake Country to be challenged physically and mentally with a unique and diverse palette of training … Powered by WPeMatico

‘RESPONDERS AT RISK’: Woman recalls firefighters answering break and enter call  Winnipeg Sun When a Winnipeg woman flipped on her radio on Wednesday morning she wasn’t expecting to hear another story about firefighters being dispatched in lieu of … Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighters encounter man with gun on medical call, union says  CBC.ca Police deny gun-call claim by firefighters’ union  Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg firefighters being sent to ‘dangerous’ non-fire calls, alleges union  Global News Stop using Winnipeg firefighters on ‘police calls,’ says union  Winnipeg Sun Firefighters going to calls meant for police, says union president  CTV News View full coverage on […]

Firefighting Foam Contaminated Northeast Portland Groundwater . News  OPB News For years, firefighters and airfield crews trained to ward off flames by spraying thousands of gallons of foam fire suppressants, which eventually seeped into … Powered by WPeMatico

Police deny gun-call claim by firefighters’ union  Winnipeg Free Press Firefighters encounter man with gun on medical call, union says  CBC.ca Winnipeg firefighters being sent to ‘dangerous’ non-fire calls, alleges union  Global News Stop using Winnipeg firefighters on ‘police calls,’ says union  Winnipeg Sun Firefighters going to calls meant for police, says union president  CTV News View full coverage on […]

Ottawa firefighters battle Nepean garage blaze  Global News Ottawa Fire Services say they are in the midst of battling a blaze that has engulfed a commercial garage in Nepean on Wednesday. Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighters deal with gun-wielding man after police call gets no response, union says  CBC.ca The union that represents Winnipeg firefighters says members have been forced to attend emergency calls that should be dealt with by police. Powered by WPeMatico

Stop using Winnipeg firefighters on ‘police calls,’ says union  Winnipeg Sun A union leader alleges two Winnipeg firefighters were recently threatened with a gun after responding to an emergency call he argues they shouldn’t have been … Powered by WPeMatico

Chubby Rat Stuck in Manhole Cover Rescued by Fearless Firefighters  Smithsonian.com In recent years, music, art and film have failed to capture the global zeitgeist. Instead, the hopes, dreams and disappointments of humanity have been best … Powered by WPeMatico