Wildland Firefighters
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Wildland firefighters’ union worried about 2024 season: ‘Albertans should be concerned’The ministry of Forestry and Parks said so far in 2024, 196 wildland firefighters and support staff have been hired to help with Alberta's upcoming wildfire season.CanadaFeb 15
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‘He’s a one-of-a-kind hero’: Parents identify son as 1 of 4 B.C. wildland firefighters killed in crashThe parents of a young wildland firefighter are sharing details of their son Jaxon Billyboy, who died tragically in a crash with three colleagues on the Trans-Canada Highway.CanadaSep 22, 2023
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Union launches petition to improve conditions for B.C.’s wildland firefightersThe call comes as the province grapples with its worst wildfire season on record in terms of the amount of land burned -- more than 1.5 million hectares.FireAug 15, 2023
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Firefighters raising alarm over province’s wildfire responseAlberta Union of Provincial Employees vice-president Mike Dempsey says Alberta's wildland firefighters are missing paycheques as the province works out issues with its pay system.FireJun 4, 2021
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Dozens of firefighters battle massive wildfire in Westlock CountyA large wildfire that started at around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday in Westlock County continued to burn Sunday.May 13, 2018
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Massachusetts firefighters to join battle against B.C. wildfiresThe 16 Massachusetts-based firefighters will be joined by four wildland firefighters from New Hampshire.CanadaAug 5, 2017
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