Working On Fire

• More South African firefighters arrive in Edmonton to help fight Alberta wildfires

  Despite the long trip, the more than 200 firefighters broke out into song and dance as they came out the arrivals doors at the Edmonton International Airport.

  Fire

  Jun 15, 2023
  
• South African company says firefighters who helped in Fort McMurray paid well

  "By adjusting for the local cost of living, it becomes evident that the Working on Fire firefighters...earn more than the standard Canadian firefighting wages in real terms," Working on Fire Ltd. said.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2016
  
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• South African company apologizes over firefighter pay dispute in Alberta

  A South African company that brought a crew of 300 people to Alberta to help fight the Fort McMurray wildfire says it is sorry about an ongoing dispute over their pay.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2016
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• 300 South African firefighters to leave Fort McMurray early after wage dispute

  The agency that employs 300 South African firefighters who have been helping battle the Fort McMurray wildfire said it is bringing the workers home early after a pay dispute.

  Environment

  Jun 9, 2016
• Some South Africans leave Fort McMurray fire fight, questions linger over pay

  Global News has learned some of the 300 South African firefighters working on the blaze in Fort McMurray are leaving early.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2016
• South African firefighters start fighting Fort McMurray wildfire

  The firefighters are involved with Working on Fire, a government-funded organization in South Africa that is focused on firefighting management.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2016