The University of Phoenix has released the findings from its 2017 survey on first responder mental health, which surveyed 2,000 American adults who are employed as firefighters, police officers, EMT/paramedics and nurses. The survey not only revealed that a high percentage of first responders are dealing with traumatic events in their line of work, but […]
Mar. 20, 2018, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. – Sault Ste. Marie City Council has directed Fire Chief Peter Johnson to maintain minimum on-duty staffing of 15 firefighters at all times. (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Mar. 20, 2018, Clarence-Rockland, Ont. – There was likely no foul play involved in a house fire that killed one person in Clarence-Rockland, Ont., last week, investigators declared Monday. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Mar. 20, 2018, Nobleton, Ont. – A home under renovation in Nobleton has been completely destroyed by a fire that broke out late Monday night. CP24 reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
From April 2-6, Fire Fighting in Canada will be hosting Wildfire Week sponsored by Waterax. During Wildfire Week, Fire Fighting in Canada will publish specialized wildfire content written by fire service professionals and wildfire experts to address innovative suppression strategies, training, and more. Fire Fighting in Canada will be sharing brand new content and bringing […]
March 19, 2018, London, Ont. – A fire chief in southwestern Ontario has retired amid allegations that his department was plagued by a culture of harassment and retaliation. The City of London says in a press release that Chief John Kobarda is retiring “effective immediately” after 27 years as a firefighter in the city, 14 […]
Mar. 19, 2018, Dryden, Ont. – A Dryden councillor is calling for a public meeting as the city’s dispute with some of its volunteer firefighters continues. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
March 19, 2018, Surrey, B.C. – A coalition of firefighters, city engineers and administrators is proposing a novel solution to city parking woes. Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis says shrinking the no-stopping zone around fire hydrants could create hundreds of new parking spots in congested cities. Garis said his department began investigating whether five metres […]
Mar. 19, 2018, Wallaceburg, Ont. – Many residents, including small children, rescued by firefighters from their balconies are now displaced following an apartment fire in Wallaceburg Sunday morning. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
March 16, 2018, Vancouver – A man who splashed gasoline over himself at an east Vancouver fast food restaurant is in hospital with serious burns and independent investigators are examining how police handled the situation. A news release from Vancouver police says the man, in his 30s, was carrying a gas can when he entered […]