May 12, 2025
Hyundai Mobis has developed ground-breaking technology that can immediately extinguish electric vehicle battery fires at the cell level, preventing dangerous thermal runaway scenarios. This innovative Battery System Assembly combines management software, specialized fire suppression hardware, and intelligent control logic in a first-of-its-kind safety solution. Read more to discover how this breakthrough could transform EV safety standards worldwide.
prnewswire.com
May 12, 2025
Fire departments across Manitoba and Canada continue to see a decline in volunteer firefighters. Read more to discover why some firefighters are taking up the call.
Globalnews.ca
May 12, 2025
A relatively new device is fighting wildfires from the air after the U.S. Forest Service deployed a large drone to fight against the Rattlesnake Branch Fire in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area near Cruso in Haywood County. The U.S. Forest Service says its drone can more accurately map fires with an infrared camera that sees through smoke. Discover how this aerial technology could transform wildfire response strategies nationwide.
Wlos.com
May 12, 2025
Transport Canada has issued new safety recalls affecting vehicles from both Nissan and Volvo, citing serious concerns over braking performance and high-voltage battery systems. The recalls were posted on March 28, 2025 and impacted select models across Canada. Discover why automotive safety experts are calling these defects “potentially catastrophic” and read more to find out if your vehicle is among those requiring immediate attention.
Insauga
May 12, 2025
U.S. Senators have initiated an investigation examining the negative effects of private equity roll-ups in the fire truck manufacturing sector. The lawmakers have contacted the IAFF, North America’s largest firefighter union, requesting information about how private equity consolidation has adversely impacted firefighters and communities nationwide. Read more to find out how this investigation could affect emergency response capabilities, equipment quality standards, and local fire department budgets.
Warren Senate News
Apr 4, 2025
Communities across Canada are struggling to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters, and the shortage is reaching a critical point. Without enough volunteers, emergency response times could suffer – especially in rural areas. Read more to learn why fewer people are signing up and what’s being done to turn things around.
MERIDIAN SOURCE
Apr 4, 2025
The Canadian government is taking new steps to address PFAS – harmful chemicals often found in firefighting gear – that have been linked to serious health risks. Firefighters and their unions have been pushing for action, and change may finally be on the way. Read more to find out what this means for firefighter safety and the future of protective equipment.
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