What’s New in Your FireWise Learning Experience
FireWise Academy has a new home for your training. If you log in to a course now, you'll notice a different layout and changes to how you move through your lessons. This article explains why we made the change and what's different for you. Key Takeaways FireWise...
How to Become a Fire Plans Examiner in Canada
A fire plans examiner in Canada reviews building plans before construction starts, checking that all proposed construction is safe relative to fire and life safety, everything from exit capacity and fire‑resistance features to overall compliance with the applicable...
Why Recruitment Starts Years Before the Application
Key takeaways: Hands-on exposure builds confidence in a way an info session or career fair session can't replicate Volunteer firefighter numbers in Canada have dropped by over 38,000 since 2016, making early engagement a practical necessity Women remain...
FireWise Consulting Welcomes Richie Turley as New Director
FireWise Consulting is entering an exciting new chapter. We are proud to announce the appointment of our new Director, Richie Turley. This leadership transition marks an important step forward in our growth and our long-term commitment to fire and life safety. This...
What’s the Difference Between Fire Service Courses and Professional Certification?
Quick Answer: Fire service training provides knowledge, but professional certification (Pro Board or IFSAC) verifies competency against NFPA Job Performance Requirements (JPRs). Certification demonstrates that a fire professional can perform the job to a recognized...
What It Takes To Become an Oklahoma Fire Marshal
Becoming an Oklahoma Fire Marshal is a professional milestone that demonstrates your understanding of fire prevention, investigation, community risk, and leadership at a high level. The Fire Marshals Association of Oklahoma (FMAO) has set clear minimum standards so...
Q&A: NFPA 1030 Updates
NFPA 1030 Updates The recent updates to the Emergency Response and Responder Safety Consolidation Plan (ERRS) to introduce the new NFPA 1030 standard is the cause for many questions. Staying informed about the latest updates and standards is essential for...
How to Become a Fire Prevention Officer
How to Become a Fire Prevention Officer: Fire prevention officers and fire inspectors play a key role in ensuring fire and life safety. This position includes tasks such as inspecting buildings to ensure compliance with fire prevention regulations, investigating...
The Evolution of the Fire Service
When facing the force of fire, firefighters have long been our communities' front line of defence. Over the years, the fire service has undergone a remarkable transformation, adapting to changing environments, embracing technological innovations, and expanding its...
Hot Summer Nights: Bringing Fire Departments Closer to the Community
Hot Summer Nights: Bringing Fire Departments Closer to the Community Engaging with the community is an important aspect of a fire department's work, and one initiative that has proven to be successful in building these connections is the Hot Summer Nights program....
Smoke Alarms – Early Detection Saves Lives
Smoke alarms are a crucial piece of fire safety equipment, but they only work if they are maintained. A working smoke alarm can save lives by alerting people to fires as early as possible. However, not all homes have working smoke alarms. In fact, the National Fire...
How the Volunteer Firefighter Shortage is Affecting Canadian Communities
Lieutenant Seann Wells recently returned from a two-day boot camp hosted by FireWise Consulting in the Village of Zeballos. A town where the Fire Department had temporarily closed its doors due to unsafely low member numbers. We sat down to discuss why this may have...
We regret to share the passing of Bruce Morley Cousins.
We regret to share the passing of Bruce Morley Cousins. Bruce was a founding partner in FireWise and spent many years as the Regional Fire Commissioner for Northern British Columbia. His commitment to the fire service, his wonderful sense of humour, and his friendship...
Navigating the Rise of Empathy Fatigue
First responders’ continuous exposure to traumatic events can lead to various occupational stress injuries. The Centre for Suicide Prevention carried out a study that concluded that "first responders experience PTSD at twice the rate of the average population."...
Changes to the building code – that can save lives
Material burning characteristics have changed, so it is time to change the building code. Author: Bob Turley Recently, three children perished in a house fire on Sandy Lake First Nation in northern Ontario. A CBC news report said the victims were aged nine, six, and...
The deadliest fire in the Bronx
The deadliest fire in the Bronx in three decades took the lives of 17 people including 8 children in an apartment building on January 9, 2022.
Recent floods in British Columbia
Recent floods in British Columbia show firefighters how have become an all-hazardous emergency provider.
The ongoing fire threat to First Nations communities.
Did you know that the incidents of fire are 10 times higher within Indigenous communities versus other Canadian communities? This statistic comes from the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council Project and highlights the ongoing fire threat to Indigenous homes and...
