Firefighting
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Shuswap senior helps regional district hit firefighting milestoneA Shuswap senior is celebrating a career milestone he never expected after becoming a fully certified exterior firefighter at age 78.FireJan 10
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Training wrapping up for Lethbridge’s newest firefighter recruitsTwelve new recruits are in their final week of training to become the newest firefighters in Lethbridge.CanadaOct 19, 2020
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Belcarra Mayor Neil Belenkie resigns over water supply frustrationsNeil Belenkie said he made the decision after a bylaw amendment regarding the city's road ends was voted down at the last council meeting.PoliticsOct 13, 2020
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Passing train likely sparked wildland fire: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic ServiceThe Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) believes a passing train is responsible for starting a wildfire which consumed railway debris and several hundred metres of grass Sunday night.Jun 1, 2020
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‘The future is now’: B.C. firefighters scope out world’s first electric fire truckThe apparatus, valued at about C$1.6 million is designed by Austrian firm Rosenbauer, and at this point remains a concept vehicle.ÂJan 22, 2020
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Vernon School District launching first responder academy in 2021Some Okanagan high school students will have a chance to spend a semester learning what it's like to work as a firefighter, police officer or paramedic.EducationDec 23, 2019
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District looking to step up firefighter recruitmentRural fire halls in the Shuswap are finding it an ongoing challenge to recruit and retain members.Oct 2, 2019
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Expanded hangar for Sask. firefighting aircraft openA new-and-improved hangar, about 40 per cent larger, officially opened in La Ronge, Sask., on Thursday.CanadaSep 26, 2019
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Halifax issues request for proposals on new $1.1M fireboatAccording to the documents, the boat has a budget of $1.1 million and will serve as a search and rescue tool as well as a firefighting apparatus.PoliticsJul 26, 2019
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B.C. Premier John Horgan concerned about early start to wildfire seasonPremier John Horgan says after two of the worst fire seasons in B.C. history, he is definitely worried.CanadaMay 14, 2019
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