B.C. Premier John Horgan concerned about early start to wildfire season
Premier John Horgan says after two of the worst fire seasons in B.C. history, he is definitely worried. Continue reading
Firefighting
UNB researcher gets federal funding to treat firefighters with post-traumatic stress injuries
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
A researcher at the University of New Brunswick has received funding that will help shed light on post-traumatic stress injuries that firefighters face in the line of duty. Continue reading
Ontario introduces reforms to protect full-time firefighters who ‘double-hat’ as volunteers
Provincial Labour Minister Laurie Scott says new reforms for Bill 57 included in last week’s Fall Economic Statement aim to eliminate the “unfair penalties.” Continue reading
11 RSS students take part in firefighting class
Eleven high school students took part in a new firefighting class at Rutland Senior Secondary this year. Continue reading
Saint John pushes forward on bylaw to have some firefighting costs covered through insurance
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Council unanimously passed first and second reading of the bylaw on Monday night. Continue reading
Water bombers key in battle to beat back Manitoba wildfires
The fight against wildfires in Manitoba is waged both on the ground and in the air. Continue reading
Canadian Firefighters Museum in Port Hope closing as search for new home continues
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The Canadian Firefighters Museum in Port Hope, Ont., is closing at the end of March and is in need of a new home. Continue reading
New restaurant in Peterborough supporting firefighting community
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Firehouse Subs opened in Peterborough and part of its focus is supporting the firefighting community. Continue reading
Fleming students excel at national firefighting fitness challenge
Fleming College’s FireFit team brought back a top national award for the second year in a row. Continue reading
Fleming student firefighters to compete in ‘toughest two minutes in sport’
Fleming College students are set to prove they’re the fastest and strongest this weekend during the annual FireFit Championships in Ottawa. Continue reading