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Polish officials shut down 13 escape rooms after teens die in fire

After five teenage girls died in a fire in a locked escape room Polish officials have shut...

Ontario launches barn fire safety campaign

Cladding manufacturer claims other materials responsible for spread of Grenfell fire

The firm that manufactured the cladding used on Grenfell Tower claims other materials used on...

Boston's vintage fire boxes still work

Boston has over 1,000 fire boxes from the mid-19th century that can still be used to summon...

Many Ontario nursing homes still lack sprinklers that became mandatory on January 1

Although automatic sprinklers became mandatory for Ontario retirement and nursing homes on...

Survivors of Paradise Fire recall the day their town burned

In this fascinating long read survivors of the Paradise Fire talk about the day their town...

Vancouver boy youngest recipient of fire department bravery award

When RJ Pena was just seven years old he was playing with his toys at his multi-generation...

Ground water contamination from firefighting foam continues to spread

The Rideau Valley Marketplace in Smith Falls, ON burned to the ground on November 6, 2016. Two...

Fire Chief calls for mandatory carbon monoxide alarms after recent incidents

Surrey's Fire Chief, Len Garis, has asked the provincial government to make carbon monoxide...

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FireWise Consulting Ltd. is a leading provider of training and consulting service solutions to emergency services, local governments and the business community. Founded in 2008, FireWise specializes in providing governing authorities with consulting services, fire protection surveys and operational and administrative reviews, all resulting in practical and attainable recommendations relating to the delivery and administration of fire and life safety services.

Our company facilitates, develops and delivers training programs for the emergency services sector.  Programs we have presented include "Risk Management for the Fire Service", "Leadership Skills for Company Officers", "Fifty Ways to Kill a First Responder" and "Advanced Fire Investigation for Fire and Police Services". 

FireWise also facilitates the "Western Canada Emergency Services Leadership Conference" which is held each year in Leduc, Alberta.  This conference provides an opportunity to hear internationally recognized speakers present and discuss solution-oriented responses to the current issues and trends facing governing bodies and emergency service leaders. 

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