Firefighter Shortage

• Chief says Hamilton ‘fortunate’ amid Canada-wide survey reporting diminishing firefighter numbers

  Chief Dave Cunliffe says Hamilton is fortunate with little issues over staffing despite a nation-wide report saying there are 'precarious conditions' in other communities.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2022
  
• Shortage of firefighters could mean rising insurance rates for some Shuswap residents

  A B.C. regional district is warning residents of the Shuswap communities of Scotch Creek and Lee Creek their fire department is short staffed.

  Feb 16, 2020
  
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• Volunteer firefighters ‘critically’ needed in rural HRM areas, department says

  HRFE says the shortage is particularly prevalent along the Eastern Shore.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2018