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During Thursday’s blizzard, residents were urged to stay indoors and avoid driving, precautions that simply aren’t possible for Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service members. Vasilios Bellos reports on what crews have been dealing with.

An increase in calls coupled with more first responders on extended leave. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is struggling with many of its members off as a result of stress or mental health concerns. Vasilios Bellos reports.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is seeing a higher level of substance use calls this summer in the city’s core, in and around Higgins and Main. Global’s Marney Blunt reports.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s new five-priority dispatch system is now in effect. Iris Dyck explains how it works.

The chief of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says that drug addiction among community members significantly impacts the service’s call volume.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service has been taking a proactive approach to reduce cancer risk among its firefighters. Hersh Singh reports.

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.

Global News has obtained new video alleged to show a large gathering at a Winnipeg fire hall, contrary to social distancing and other public health orders. Global’s Malika Karim explains.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services joins Global News Morning with some tips on how we can stay safe while cooking in the kitchen.

Derek Grignon, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Public Education Officer explains the importance of knowing what the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service joins Global News Morning with tips to ensure your Christmas decorations don’t become a hazard throughout the holiday season.

“I lost someone I love so deeply that day. And now we really just want to help spread the message about the importance of having a carbon monoxide alarm in your home.” Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s Erin Madden shares her family’s story and discusses CO poisoning awareness.

Winnipeg Fire and Paramedics Service Chief Christian Schmidt responded to Manitoba’s announcement on Wednesday announcing increased capacity for first responders. Schmidt said the agreement is a step in the right direction to bring wait times and burnout down adding that terms include guaranteed funding each year.

Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman held a press conference following his released statement concerning “lack of public communication” from the United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg (UFFW) on systemic racism in the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) and the UFFW. When asked if firefighters should be fired, Bowman said while he had “strong feelings” about the report,...

“A little bit of leisure, or a little bit of excitement walking on the river… whatever reason you’re ending up on the ice, it’s not worth losing your life over.” Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is reminding Manitobans to consider all ice dangerous right now.

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.

Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Service talks to Global News Morning about how to protect your home, and detect high levels of carbon monoxide before it becomes dangerous.

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

Global’s Marek Tkach reports on Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s guidelines to follow for treating patients displaying flu symptoms, which could be COVID-19.