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
Firefighters battling two separate fires in Verdun Global News WATCH: Around 150 firefighters were deployed to Verdun to battle two separate fires. Global’s Brayden Jagger-Haines reports. Powered by WPeMatico
Kongsberg unveils new firefighting simulator for maritime industry Ship Technology Kongsberg Digital has developed a new simulator to train officers and crew members engaged in the maritime industry in advanced firefighting operations. Powered by WPeMatico
Haddam CT Firefighters Train with Blindfolded Drill Firehouse.com Haddam Volunteer Fire Company’s “Jeff’s Box” training exercise involves working with a partner to identify objects in an area while blindfolded. Powered by WPeMatico