San Francisco is phasing out firefighter gear containing PFAS. The Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an ordinance requiring all personal protective equipment to be PFAS-free by June 30, 2026.
Firefighters in New Westminster, B.C., with the highest death rate during the 2021 heat dome, can now provide more medical interventions during emergencies.
The City announced that fire department members are now “emergency medical responders,” enabling them to assess more vital signs and administer additional medications and treatments.
Wallingford Deputy Fire Chief Samuel C. Wilson III has been named the town’s acting Fire Chief.
https://patch.com/connecticut/wallingford/new-acting-fire-chief-named-wallingford
After 34 years of dedication to the Lake of the Ozarks community, Fire Chief Ed Hancock has retired.
Watertown officials recently announced its newest Fire Chief, Tanya Reynen.
https://wdtimes.com/news/local/swearing-in-ceremony-set-for-citys-new-fire-chief/article_ecfe6c32-f756-11ee-8c71-4f96d766342a.html
Lorenzo De Arcangelis has been named the new chief of the Sicamous Fire Department.
The Municipality of Leamington has appointed Don Williamson as their new Fire Chief.
Leamington Appoints Don Williamson As Fire Chief
Lessons from the frontlines of Canada’s worst wildfires show that while stopping a fire can be challenging, learning how to get out of its way can save millions of dollars.
The federal government announced on Wednesday that tax credits for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue crews will double in 2024. Firefighters with 200 or more volunteer hours will now qualify for a $6,000 credit, up from the previous $3,000
Oro-Medonte Township’s new fire chief, Ralph Dominelli, swiftly acted on KPMG’s recommendation to find new revenue streams. Within three months of his appointment, Dominelli presented over a dozen new fees to the township council for consideration on Wednesday.