Immersive VR: Empowering kids to survive in fire, flood, and war
When you live in the driest State in the driest country in the world, bushfires are an unfortunate, and all-too-regular part of life. Learning how to survive such emergencies is important for all people, but especially for our youngest citizens. Click here to read...
We regret to share the passing of Bruce Morley Cousins.
We regret to share the passing of Bruce Morley Cousins. Bruce was a founding partner in FireWise and spent many years as the Regional Fire Commissioner for Northern British Columbia. His commitment to the fire service, his wonderful sense of humour, and his friendship are part of his legacy. He will be greatly missed.
Bruce Morley Cousins
September 18, 1946 – March 15,2022.
NYC fire department gets two $75,000 robot dogs
The New York City Fire Department recently acquired two new dogs, but they’re not Dalmatians, KTLA sister station WPIX reports. Click here to read...
‘It was avoidable’: New bills on fire safety, holding landlords accountable introduced following Twin Parks fire
Elected officials are introducing new legislation to strengthen fire safety laws after the Twin Parks fire that claimed the lives of dozens in the Bronx. Click here to read...
Rising to the challenge of more frequent wildfires
Amy Gallagher reports on how aerial firefighters are rising to the challenge of increased wildland fires in the US by the introduction of innovative solutions and transforming military-grade aircraft into firefighting weapons. Click here to read...
Firefighters say RCMP gunfire at N.S. fire hall caused lasting trauma
Greg Muise and Darrell Currie were inside Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade when 2 RCMP officers fired at it Click here to read...
3G shutdown can impact fire alarms
As companies including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon shut down 3G networks this year, the Rochester Fire Department wants you to know that this could impact your fire alarm. Click here to read...
New Eco-Friendly Coating to Make Building Materials Fire-Resistant
Catastrophic residential fires and wildfires have a significant impact in terms of fatalities and injuries, as well as loss of property. Click here to read...