Fort McMurray Fire Department
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Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate string of vehicle arsonsRCMP are investigating six separate vehicle arsons that occurred over a three-hour span between July 16 and July 17 in Janvier and Fort McMurray.CanadaJul 24, 2023
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Fort McMurray names new fire chief with Darby Allen set to retireJody Butz, who has been with Regional Emergency Services since 2001, will begin his role as Fort McMurray fire chief on Feb. 27.CanadaFeb 20, 2017
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Fort McMurray firefighter dies after experimental cancer treatment failsAn Alberta firefighter has lost his battle with cancer after a last-ditch attempt to save his life through an experimental treatment failed.HealthNov 7, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire will shorten lives of firefighters: unionMany Fort McMurray firefighters, unable to wear their usual air masks while battling a giant wildfire that attacked the northern Alberta city, are being screened for health problems because they spent several days breathing in hazardous smoke.EnvironmentJul 11, 2016
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Fort McMurray apartment fire sparked by cigaretteFire officials in Fort McMurray say a massive apartment fire, which happened just days after residents began returning to the community, was sparked by a cigarette.Jul 6, 2016
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Calgary Stampede calls push for Darby Allen as parade marshal ‘pretty awesome’So many heroes have risen from the ashes of the Fort McMurray wildfire; now a push is on to make sure the fire chief and his crew get the recognition they deserve.May 13, 2016
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‘You’re a superhero!’: Fort McMurray firefighter reunited with his familyFort McMurray Fire Department Captain Nick Waddington is reunited with his family for the first time since the community was evacuated.CanadaMay 11, 2016
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Alberta families ask AHS to reconsider funding experimental treatmentsA Calgary mother is preparing for another long, difficult journey; travelling to France with hopes of easing her son's pain.HealthApr 27, 2016
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