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 burned.
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 family home when he heard the smoke alarm and smelled smoke. His quick actions to save the lives of his elderly great grandparents and call 911 have earned him the distinction of being the youngest person ever to receive a citizen commendation from Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.
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 years later toxic chemicals from the firefighting foam used to battle the fire have appeared in well water half a kilometre away.
Coral Springs Fire Department Christmas lights
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 detectors mandatory after several recent incidents of CO poisoning in BC.
Some BC First Nations carry huge debts after wildfires
Many BC First Nations that stayed behind to try to stop wildfires from burning through their communities are still waiting to be reimbursed by the provincial and federal governments. Some First Nations are carrying debts in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Manitoba signs deal with private company to operate its water bomber fleet
The Province of Manitoba has struck a deal with Babcock Canada Inc. to take over operation of its water bomber fleet. The Province will retain ownership of the airplanes.
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Colorado fire department finds new way to help frequent callers
The Greeley, Colorado Fire Department is using a crew consisting of a paramedic, a crisis intervention counselor and social workers to help deal with a growing problem of 911 calls that are not emergencies. Squad 1 responds in a Chevy Suburban rather than a fire truck and their focus is securing long-term services and/or substance abuse help for prolific 911 callers.
Manitoba Firefighters’ Burn Fund donates $2M to stem cell research
The Manitoba Firefighters’ Burn Fund, established in 1978 has donated $2,000,000 to the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg for research into the use of stem cells in the treatment of burns.