Jan. 29, 2019, Laval, Que. – Members of the association representing Quebec’s fire chiefs are sounding the alarm that their industry may be on the cusp of a worker shortage, especially for part-time positions and in more remote regions of Quebec. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighters called as mom has baby at home. Then they shovel the driveway. CNN As extremely cold weather descends on much of the United States, one Iowa family had a heartwarming experience they will never forget. Powered by WPeMatico
Aircrane firefighting helicopter was ‘performing normally’ before crashing into Gippsland dam ABC News Crash highlights firefighting risk Sunshine Coast Daily Chopper model cleared after Vic dam crash NEWS.com.au Grounded firefighting choppers will be back ‘almost immediately’ The New Daily View full coverage on Google News Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 28, 2019, Blenheim, Ont. – A fire at a barn near Blenheim destroyed the structure, causing $50,000 in damages. Firefighters from Blenheim and Ridgetown were called to the scene around midnight Sunday. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 28, 2019, Calmar, Alta. – Thieves broke into the Calmar fire hall Saturday morning and made away with over $100,000 worth of equipment, police say. The Edmonton Journal reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 28, 2019, Montreal – About 150 Montreal firefighters were out in the frigid cold early Sunday, battling an abandoned church fire in the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 28, 2019, St. Thomas, Ont. – The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating an overnight blaze Saturday at a St. Thomas nursing home that left two residents in critical condition. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 28, 2019, Ottawa – Carleton University evacuated three buildings Saturday evening after a two-alarm fire broke out at a laboratory inside the building housing the chemistry department. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighting tech on display at trade show Sarnia Observer The newest in helmets, bunker gear, extrication tools and other firefighting essentials were on display Saturday, as the Lambton County Firefighters’ Trade Show … Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighter who lost nine fingers opens up about depression, healing, and his new hand Vancouver Sun Erik Bjarnason battled his way back to work after losing his fingers, but has also battled depression and stigma. After seeking help from a support program, the … Powered by WPeMatico