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Ontario struggles with recruitment, retention of wildland firefighters

October 13, 2022

Poor pay and brutal working conditions are among the issues identified by government reports and staff when it comes to recruiting and training firefighters. Recruitment issues are reducing experience on the frontlines, potentially putting firefighters and northern communities in danger. Colin D’Mello reports.

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