The Beiseker Fire Department has established the Morgan Kitchen Memorial Award, a $1,000 annual scholarship supporting aspiring Alberta firefighters’ education in honour of Kitchen, who died battling the Jasper wildfires last year. Read more to discover how this tribute is preserving the legacy of a fallen hero.
In the earliest moments of a firefight, authorities still rely on a time-tested technology: humans. But new technology, including drones, camera networks and sensors, have joined the fight by augmenting human capabilities. Read more to discover how this technological evolution is transforming emergency response while preserving the irreplaceable human element at the core of firefighting operations.
Communities susceptible to damage from wildfires may be able to manage that risk more strategically with a new method. Using satellite imagery and search optimization algorithms, researchers identified priority areas for vegetation removal around the forest-surrounded Alberta towns of Whitecourt and Hinton. Read more to discover how this innovative approach could revolutionize wildfire prevention efforts across vulnerable communities nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
