Category Archives: Canadian Fire News

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

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

Firefighters douse furnace blaze at Barrhaven duplex  Ottawa Citizen Firefighters’ “rapid-fire attack” made quick work of a reported furnace fire at a Barrhaven duplex Friday morning, preventing flames from spreading beyond a … Powered by WPeMatico

Furnace blaze at Barrhaven duplex extinguished by firefighters  Ottawa Sun Firefighters’ “rapid-fire attack” made quick work of a reported furnace fire at a Barrhaven duplex Friday morning, preventing flames from spreading beyond a … Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighters rescue man at Gatineau apartment blaze  Ottawa Citizen Gatineau firefighters needed to rescue a man overcome by smoke in an early morning fire Friday that displaced more than a dozen people.Responders were … Powered by WPeMatico

Private firefighter firm swapped for another at Calgary airport  CBC.ca The Calgary Airport Authority’s plan to replace city crews with private firefighters at YYC has hit a little bump. It means city fire crews will stay at the airport until … Powered by WPeMatico