The City of Brampton has appointed new fire chief, Andy Glynn – https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampton-appoints-new-interim-fire-chief-after-previous-chief-spends-less-than-a-year-in/article_e564b6bf-1e8c-546b-ab76-85d3437a0fb9.html
Jason Cairney announced as Surrey’s youngest fire chief – https://www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/jason-cairney-is-surreys-new-fire-chief-8232833
Concord has appointed a new fire chief, Brian Whitney – https://concordbridge.org/index.php/2025/09/04/brian-whitney-named-concord-fire-chief/
Hundreds of millions of litres of chemical retardant are dropped to fight wildfires, but these lifesaving agents may also leave lasting harm on ecosystems and waterways. As fire seasons grow more intense, the push for alternatives that are both effective and environmentally safe is gaining urgency. Uncover what greener solutions could look like.
Hundreds of volunteers from across Canada have stepped up to help fight an unprecedented wildfire crisis, battling flames, smoke and exhaustion to defend their communities. Their efforts are becoming critical as fire seasons grow more intense year after year. See how ordinary people are rising to the extraordinary challenge.
Global attention is growing over PFAS, dubbed “forever chemicals”, found in firefighting foam and gear, with Australia banning a few and the EU aiming to outlaw the entire class. Firefighters, scientists, and health advocates are pushing for urgent change, but what’s really at stake for first responders and their communities? Find out how this global debate could reshape firefighter safety.
A Boulder Creek-based startup has designed an AI-powered network of sensors, cameras and drones to spot wildfire smoke the moment it appears, and even send drones to drop suppressants in hard-to-reach spots. This could transform how communities spot and squash fires before they spread. Learn more about the tech in action.
A team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory drew inspiration from a fun kitchen experiment, oobleck, to develop a lithium‑ion battery additive that instantly solidifies on impact, helping to prevent fires if the battery is dropped or smashed. This drop‑in solution can be used with little change to existing battery production. Learn how oobleck could be the next big breakthrough in battery safety.
A pair of innovative homes in Colorado were 3D-printed using fire-resistant concrete in just 16 days, offering a faster and stronger option for those in wildfire-prone areas. These 1,100‑square‑foot houses use A1‑rated walls that resist burning, while cutting both time and labour dramatically. See how this high-tech approach could reshape housing in fire‑risk zones.
The BC Wildfire Service is cautioning the public about AI‑generated wildfire images that are being shared online, and may mislead people about real fire conditions. “Someone scrolling past could believe this image is real when it is not,” officials warn. Discover why verifying visuals during fire season matters now more than ever.