Bloomington Deputy Fire Chief Cory Matheny new Fire Chief after 23 years
Bloomington Deputy Fire Chief Cory Matheny will be the new Fire Chief after 23 years with the department.
Battalion Chief Steven Dalsing with the St. Joseph Fire Department Four decades
Battalion Chief Steven Dalsing with the St. Joseph Fire Department finished his last day of work after serving the area for over four decades.
Cambridge Fire Department introduces new Fire Chief Rob Martin
Cambridge Fire Department introduces new Fire Chief Rob Martin
City of Fairmont, West Virginia, swears in Brian Starn as new Fire Chief.
City of Fairmont, West Virginia, swears in Brian Starn as new Fire Chief.
Fire Chief, Ashley Wohlgemuth, of Barriere recognized for 25 Years
Fire Chief Ashley Wohlgemuth of Barriere was recognized for 25 Years of dedicated volunteer service.
Terrace hires new Deputy Fire Chief Joel Brousson
Joel Brousson has wanted to be a firefighter since he was eight years old.
Joel Brousson is the new deputy fire chief of the Terrace Fire Department as of Oct. 26, 2023.
Joel Brousson replaces Dave Jephson who is winding up a 30-year career with the department.
Brousson has been acting deputy chief since Oct. 2 and formally assumed the position Oct. 26.
Firefighters sounding the alarm over staffing level
Cochrane firefighters are raising concerns about the necessity for increased manpower to cope with rapid urban expansion, citing it as a critical matter for public safety.
He notes that the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) standard prescribes one firefighter per thousand people, while Cochrane presently operates with six-member crews. This number further diminishes to five or even four during instances of sickness or members attending training courses. Chyka emphasizes the ideal need for 10-member crews.
Vancouver Island fire department challenged by soaring overdose calls
The number of medical aid calls addressed by Nanaimo Fire Rescue is rapidly increasing, along with the associated response costs.
During a Nanaimo city council meeting on Monday, November 6, Fire Chief Tim Doyle presented a report, requested earlier in the spring, which council deemed disheartening but insightful.
The report aimed to provide a breakdown of the financial expenses incurred in responding to medical calls and explore potential avenues for the city to recuperate these costs from the province.
Though winter is coming, fire crews are on the lookout for zombie fires that can spring back to life
While the official end of the wildfire season in Alberta has been announced, Firefighters remain vigilant, monitoring for underground fires that could potentially reignite come spring.
Beneath the surface, fire may still smoulder in organic material known as peat, which has become increasingly susceptible to combustion due to prolonged drought conditions.
The reduction in temperatures does not guarantee the complete extinguishment of peat fires, emphasizing the ongoing need for caution and monitoring.
Moncton researchers developing artificial intelligence to fight wildfires
In New Brunswick, a group of researchers is pioneering an innovative strategy to address the escalating wildfire risk in Canada: instructing artificial intelligence to identify them more swiftly.
Engineers at the Université de Moncton are refining an algorithm designed to work in conjunction with satellite and drone imagery, surpassing human accuracy in detecting wildfires. The technology not only identifies fires but also forecasts their potential spread, assisting firefighters in strategically deploying resources.