Montreal’s fire chief recently admitted the department has a serious problem with bullying.
He said there was a terrible environment in the fire prevention department and the people there were very, very unhappy.
Firefighters claim the companies knew or should have known that the sirens were inherently dangerous, defective and hazardous to human hearing.
Due to an increase in fires it is recommended that people do not turn on appliances before they go to bed. A simple bedtime routine which includes switching off all electrical appliances at night will reduce the risk of having a fire in your home.
This booklet is described as an excellent resource for explaining the hazards associated with combustible dust and outlining the best practices for pre-incident operational preparation by emergency responders.
Article explains what criteria are used to determine suppression actions for wildland fires.
Judge rules that the City set qualifications specifically to exclude members of their fire department from the chief’s position.
Longer days and warmer temperatures signify the start of barbecue season. This is a good article on barbecue fire safety you may want your media to reprint.
Captain Michael Goodwin, a 30 year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, was killed when a third floor roof collapsed. Firefighter Andrew Godlewski was injured while trying to rescue Goodwin and is in stable condition in the hospital.
Two new devices being used by fire departments are a carbon monoxide monitor that helps paramedics tell if people have been exposed to carbon monoxide and a handheld device that uses light technology to help find people’s veins, allowing IVs to be started quickly and successfully.
New technology may provide a direct satellite video link that allows operations specialists located in a central command centre to watch fire-fighting operations live in support of the Incident Commander on the scene. The cameras can be installed on top of fire apparatus and come with zooming and panning capabilities.