Slower response times proposed for HRM firefighters The Coast Halifax A staff report headed to Regional Council recommends lowering the targets for the city’s emergency response times, because the current time targets are rarely … Powered by WPeMatico
Local firefighters pleased with WCB expansion My Lloydminster Now Local firefighters are applauding expanded Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) coverage made by the Saskatchewan government. The government … Powered by WPeMatico
Dec. 7, 2018, Saskatoon – The City of Saskatoon is suing an American fire hydrant manufacturer, claiming its units led to contamination of water in the Aspen Ridge neighbourhood earlier this year. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Dec. 7, 2018, Toronto – Commuters braced for major delays Friday morning as a truck fire resulted in the closure of all westbound lanes on Highway 401 at Highway 427. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
‘It brings back sad memories’: Former firefighter pushes for stricter CO laws after multiple poisonings CBC News A former firefighter who lost four family members to carbon monoxide poisoning is urging Canadians to be aware of the risks and take the necessary life-saving … Powered by WPeMatico
Dec. 6, 2018, Burnaby, B.C. – Two people were injured during a house fire in Burnaby Tuesday night, including a man who suffered burns to about one-third of his body. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Dec. 6, 2018, Edmonton – A fire at a restaurant in north Edmonton Wednesday morning is under investigation. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Dec. 6, 2018, Winnipeg – Residents of a 12-storey apartment block in Winnipeg were forced out of their suites and into common areas Wednesday after a fire broke out in the building. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Wildland firefighter recruitment underway Prince George Citizen The BC Wildfire *Service* is accepting applications for wildland firefighter positions for the 2019 fire season. Powered by WPeMatico
Sicamous firefighters help collect Christmas cheer Salmon Arm Observer The sound of fire truck sirens filled the early December air, but this time the firefighters were responding to the needs of residents who have fallen on hard times … Powered by WPeMatico