Kelowna Firesmart program wraps up successful fire prevention season
Kelowna FireSmart Community Chipping program wraps up the third highly successful citizen fire prevention season.
Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer to run the Columbia department.
Columbia has selected new Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer from Spokane, Washington, to run the department.
Fire Chief Terry Williams served 36 years
The Monroe Fire Department recently announced the retirement of Fire Chief Terry Williams. Williams served 36 years with the department.
Terrasse-Vaudreuil Fire Chief Stéphane Rozon retiring 35 years
The Municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil announced the retirement of Terrasse-Vaudreuil Fire Chief Stéphane Rozon. Rozon served for 35 years.
Chief Danny Smyth will be retiring from the Winnipeg Police Service
The new Chief of San Diego Robert Logan II
The new Chief of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has been announced as RobertLoganII
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue gets Spherical Robots
NASA-funded technology is now being utilized by Southern Manatee Fire Rescue’s hazmat team in Manatee County. Southern Manatee Fire Rescue employs robots originally designed for planet exploration to enhance firefighter safety. These robots, equipped with multi-gas sensors, can be deployed remotely via drones or manually, transmitting data back to the command center through radio frequency. This data helps assess disasters, crashes, and fires before human crews are sent in.
Death of Winnipeg firefighter prompts calls for more mental health supports
The tragic death of Winnipeg firefighter Preston Heinbigner has prompted calls for increased mental health support in Manitoba. Heinbigner, a loving husband and father, will be honoured in the Manitoba legislature next week, with flags at fire stations across Winnipeg at half-mast.
BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023
The province does not anticipate as extreme a wildfire season as last year, but there remains potential for large fires, particularly in the northeast and Central Interior. During a news conference, Matt McDonald, the BC Wildfire Service’s lead fire weather forecaster, emphasized the importance of vigilance, stating that the province is prepared for another challenging fire season.