Volunteer firefighters and some employers in Coaldale eligible for new tax rebates
A new tax rebate program has been announced in Coaldale, aimed at easing the financial burden associated with being a volunteer firefighter. Continue reading
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Ontario government sending more firefighters to Australia to help battle wildfires
Australia is facing one of the worst bush fire seasons in recent memory and there are a couple of months of summer still to come. Continue reading
3 Nova Scotians join Canadian team helping fight Australia wildfires: N.S. government
The three Nova Scotians will fill wildfire management roles critical to frontline operations. Continue reading
Australia wildfires feel close to home in Saskatchewan
By Mandy Vocke Reporter
Two Sask. firefighters returned from Australia after 38 days of deployment. They said the fires are devastating, but the resiliency of the country was inspiring. Continue reading
2 Saskatchewan firefighters battling Australian wildfires return home
Two firefighters who travelled to Australia to fight the raging wildfires returned home to Saskatchewan on Thursday night. Continue reading
Bowen Island, B.C. fire chief retires months after firefighters threatened to quit en masse
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Dickson had only been in the job for four months, after being hired from North Vancouver. Continue reading
After a month in Australia, two Manitoba fire experts arrive home
Some of the first Canadian wildfire experts to help out in Australia are back home. Continue reading
Blaze at south Ottawa townhome displaces 2 residents; police, fire investigating
First responders were called to the residence off Albion Road shortly before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The dining room fire ripped through the ceiling, the fire department said. Continue reading
‘Can you imagine Armageddon?’: Retired Calgary firefighter flees home in Australia, now helping fire evacuees
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A retired Calgary firefighter living in Australia has been evacuated from his New South Wales home and is now putting his first responder skills to use helping people flee the deadly fires. Continue reading
One man dead after house fire in Melville, Sask.: officials
The home was fully engulfed in flames by the time police arrived on scene. Continue reading