Canada Firefighters
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In the line of fire: Firefighters face perilous conditions amid record seasonAt least four firefighters have died while on duty in Canada in recent weeks, bringing into sharp focus the inherent dangers of the job.CanadaAug 2, 2023
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Canada’s wildfires need ‘multiple options’ for response: AnandThe defence minister said the military continues to be in "growth mode" due to an ongoing recruitment and retention crisis that has kept its ranks smaller than needed.PoliticsJun 11, 2023
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Volunteer firefighters are crucial in wildfire battle. Does Canada have enough?The high volume of fires burning across Canada is putting an increasing mental and physical strain on firefighters - the majority of whom are volunteers.CanadaJun 10, 2023
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Top diplomat ‘extraordinarily proud’ of Canadian response to Australian wildfiresA top Canadian diplomat in Australia is expressing admiration and pride in the country's response to Australia's wildfires.CanadaJan 9, 2020
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At least 68 Canadians to give up holidays at home, head to Australia to battle wildfiresThe Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) says a contingent of 21 highly trained staff from a variety of agencies left Canada on Dec. 3, for a 38 day deployment in New South Wales after the centre received an official request for assistance.CanadaDec 22, 2019
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