FireWatch

A garbage truck ended up on fire due to someone placing 100 cellphone batteries in the trash. Read more to discover how the fire started and the risks of throwing dangerous items in the trash. ctvnews.ca

The 7News I-Team has been at the forefront of uncovering a hidden danger silently impacting our nation's firefighters, revealing dangerous PFAS "forever chemicals" in both turnout gear and daily station uniforms. Now, a significant new development signals a potential...

The Beiseker Fire Department has established the Morgan Kitchen Memorial Award, a $1,000 annual scholarship supporting aspiring Alberta firefighters' education in honour of Kitchen, who died battling the Jasper wildfires last year. Read more to discover how this...

In the earliest moments of a firefight, authorities still rely on a time-tested technology: humans. But new technology, including drones, camera networks and sensors, have joined the fight by augmenting human capabilities. Read more to discover how this technological...

Communities susceptible to damage from wildfires may be able to manage that risk more strategically with a new method. Using satellite imagery and search optimization algorithms, researchers identified priority areas for vegetation removal around the forest-surrounded...

Hyundai Mobis has developed ground-breaking technology that can immediately extinguish electric vehicle battery fires at the cell level, preventing dangerous thermal runaway scenarios. This innovative Battery System Assembly combines management software, specialized...

Fire departments across Manitoba and Canada continue to see a decline in volunteer firefighters. Read more to discover why some firefighters are taking up the call. Globalnews.ca

A relatively new device is fighting wildfires from the air after the U.S. Forest Service deployed a large drone to fight against the Rattlesnake Branch Fire in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area near Cruso in Haywood County. The U.S. Forest Service says its drone can...

Transport Canada has issued new safety recalls affecting vehicles from both Nissan and Volvo, citing serious concerns over braking performance and high-voltage battery systems. The recalls were posted on March 28, 2025 and impacted select models across Canada....

U.S. Senators have initiated an investigation examining the negative effects of private equity roll-ups in the fire truck manufacturing sector. The lawmakers have contacted the IAFF, North America's largest firefighter union, requesting information about how private...

Communities across Canada are struggling to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters, and the shortage is reaching a critical point. Without enough volunteers, emergency response times could suffer - especially in rural areas. Read more to learn why fewer people are...

The Canadian government is taking new steps to address PFAS - harmful chemicals often found in firefighting gear - that have been linked to serious health risks. Firefighters and their unions have been pushing for action, and change may finally be on the way. Read...

Tech giants are teaming up to fight wildfires using AI, aiming to predict and contain blazes before they spread. The high-tech approach is being tested in Los Angeles, where wildfire threats are growing each year. Read more to see how AI could revolutionize wildfire...

A new sensor technology could be the breakthrough needed to prevent fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries. By detecting early warning signs, it may offer a safer future for everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. Discover how this innovation...

After a record-breaking wildfire season, B.C. is turning to cultural burns - an Indigenous-led practice also used in California - to help manage forest fuel and reduce fire risk. These small, controlled fires could hold the key to a safer future. Read more to learn...

Homeowners in B.C.’s fire-prone areas could see insurance rates rise - thanks in part to the growing impact of wildfires in California. Insurers are adjusting premiums as fire risks climb across the West Coast. Discover how international wildfire trends are hitting...

Paramedics in B.C. say they're stretched too thin, with staffing levels nearing a breaking point and response times suffering as a result. The ongoing shortage is putting both patients and frontline workers at risk. Read more to learn what's behind the crisis and what...

Two dozen firefighters rushed to battle a massive multi-storey blaze in Coquitlam, B.C., working through thick smoke and tough conditions. The fire caused serious damage and forced evacuations in the area. Read more to find out how crews contained the flames and what...