Terrace Fire Department Announces New Deputy Fire Chief Brad Owens
Terrace Fire Department Announces New Deputy Fire Chief Brad Owens –
https://www.terracestandard.com/local-news/terrace-fire-department-announces-new-deputy-fire-chief-7948087
Castlegar Appoints Nick Ahlefeld as New Municipal Fire Chief –
Castlegar Appoints Nick Ahlefeld as New Municipal Fire Chief –
https://www.castanet.net/news/Castlegar/544652/Castlegar-appoints-Ahlefeld-new-municipal-fire-chief
New City of Cranbrook Deputy Fire Chief, Murray Robertson, Starting in May
New City of Cranbrook Deputy Fire Chief, Murray Robertson, Starting in May –
New City of Cranbrook deputy fire chief starting in May
District Chief Shawn Davis Retires After 34 Years in The London Fire Department
District Chief Shawn Davis Retires After 34 Years in The London Fire Department – https://www.1069thex.com/2025/04/02/136510/
100 Cellphone Batteries Catch Fire in B.C. Garbage Truck
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.
The Firefighters’ Silent Enemy: Decades Of PFAS Danger in Fire Gear Exposed
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 turning point in the fight for accountability and the safety of these heroes. Read more to discover how this latest revelation could dramatically reshape firefighter safety protocols.
Fallen Jasper Firefighter Inspires New Scholarship in Alberta
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 tribute is preserving the legacy of a fallen hero.
The Human Element is Still Key in Detecting Wildfires. But New Tech is Aiding the Fight
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 evolution is transforming emergency response while preserving the irreplaceable human element at the core of firefighting operations.
New Research Helps Alberta Communities Take Fuel Away From Wildfires
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 Alberta towns of Whitecourt and Hinton. Read more to discover how this innovative approach could revolutionize wildfire prevention efforts across vulnerable communities nationwide.