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Local firefighters have their hands full tackling an uptick in arsons, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says, and they’re coming up with innovative ways to fight back. Daisy Woelk reports.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Public Education Coordinator Justin Kutzak talks about Carbon Monoxide Awareness week, signs and symptoms related to the ‘silent killer’, and some of the regulations around detectors in Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says the city has seen a “marked increase” in the number of fires over the past few years. Drew Stremick reports on the mayor’s plan to cut down on those numbers.

As we first told you yesterday, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is changing how it triages calls. Now, Global’s Iris Dyck tells us what that means for emergency services workers, and their community partners.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service showed off their wide variety of skills Wednesday in anticipation of Paramedic Services Week.

Even though there’s been some rain in our city, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says it hasn’t been enough to quench dry conditions and are asking people to stay cautious especially in windy conditions.

After six months of intensive training, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s newest member is ready for work, and he’s not even two years old. Iris Dyck reports on the service’s first ever accelerant detection dog.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says a request from the city to find $3 million in savings is forcing them into a risky scenario.

On Thursday, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service encountered heavy smoke when they responded to a fire inside a one-storey home in the 200 block of Patrick Street. Firefighters were seen inside the home and a crane system was in the process of deployment.

On Wednesday, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service investigators inspected the scene of a fire at a multi-family residence on Vivian Avenue. Fire crews declared one person inside the home dead on scene after the fire was extinguished at around 5 a.m.

New data from Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service shows an alarming amount of substance use calls in 2023.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a fire inside an apartment on Redwood Avenue early on Tuesday morning. Residents were given temporary shelter from the City of Winnipeg.

The holiday season can increase the risk of fire in the home. Doug Sinclair with Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service joins Global News Morning to discuss how to enjoy the winter holiday season safely.

On the scene, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service platoon chief, Doug Grieve, reported that “no occupants were found following the crew’s initial inspection of the building but due to extensive roof damage, it’s expected to be a loss.”

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service District Chief Larry Szarko said on Monday about the fire at Ecole Guyot, “No injuries were reported and the fire resulted from a layer of roofing material near an air conditioning unit overheating.”

Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Service responded to a fire in the 600 block of Sherbrook Street early Friday morning. Crews rescued three people and a dog. One person was taken to hospital in unstable condition.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services and police responded to the scene of a vehicle flipped over in a ditch near Tinkertown Amusements at the intersection of Navin Road and Murdock Road.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a vacant home in the 400 block of Stella Avenue on Sunday evening. The house is believed to be a complete loss following two previous fires in May 2022 and January 2023.

Lisa Gilmour of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) talks about Fire Prevention Week.

Doug Sinclair of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) talks about the importance of having an escape plan.