Firefighter

• WCB accepts late Winnipeg firefighter’s claim, union memo says

  According to the memo, the WCB acknowledged that the effects of Preston Heinbigner's exposures on the job as a firefighter led directly to his death.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2024
  
• 5 homes under construction burn to the ground on Christmas morning in Bath, Ont.

  Firefighters spent Christmas morning battling a fire that left 5 houses completely destroyed and 8 damaged. It's estimated the destroyed houses were worth about $1 million each.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2023
  
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• Fully engulfed garage fire in North York injures firefighter

  A firefighter was taken to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries after battling a residential fire in North York on Saturday, officials said.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2023
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• Firefighter faces assault charges after clash with paramedics at Oakville hotel

  Halton police say the charges stem from a call early Sunday when paramedics requested help from firefighters during an incident at a local hotel.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2023
• Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services training 9 new recruits

  A batch of soon-to-be Lethbridge firefighters were put through some grueling training as they get set to join the team.

  Education

  Sep 14, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. councillor cleared by integrity commissioner

  Councillor Ryan Boehme has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the integrity commissioner surrounding his vote in favour of hiring more firefighters.

  Politics

  Aug 3, 2023
• Family, friends mourn Zak Muise, firefighter killed in B.C.

  Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the young firefighter killed in northeastern British Columbia, the second fatality on the B.C. fire lines this year.

  Fire

  Aug 2, 2023
• Memorial procession and service held for 19-year-old firefighter in Revelstoke, B.C.

  Members of the public and first responders were encouraged to pay their respects to Devyn Gale, the young firefighter who was killed after being struck by a falling tree.

  Fire

  Jul 22, 2023
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• B.C. firefighter killed while battling wildfire near Revelstoke: BCGEU

  A firefighter up near Revelstoke has died while battling a wildfire near the community.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2023
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• Calgary firefighters’ ‘Hot Stuff’ calendar officially retiring

  It's the end of an era for a decades old charitable initiative. This is the last year for the Calgary firefighters' 'Hot Stuff' calendar. Here's why the legacy project is retiring.

  Features

  Jun 29, 2023