Volunteer Firefighter Shortage A Significant Issue
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.
Government Of Canada Announces New Actions On PFAS, Say The IAFF
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.
Fighting Fires With AI, Drones and Sensors. How High Tech Could Help Battle Future Blazes
Tech giants are teaming up to fight wildfires using AI, aiming to predict and contain blazes before they spread. The high-tech approach is being tested in Los Angeles, where wildfire threats are growing each year. Read more to see how AI could revolutionize wildfire response and what it means for the future of emergency services.
Appleton Fire Department Captain Jeffrey “Nelly” Nelessen retires after 29 years of service
Appleton Fire Department Captain Jeffrey “Nelly” Nelessen retires after 29 years of service – https://www.yahoo.com/news/appleton-fire-department-captain-retires-171912190.html
Glendale Fire Department Fire Chief Greg Fish announces retirement after 33 years of service
Glendale Fire Department Fire Chief Greg Fish announces retirement after 33 years of service
Waynesville names a long-time loyal firefighter, Chris Mehaffey, as interim Fire Chief
Waynesville names a long-time loyal firefighter, Chris Mehaffey, as interim Fire Chief – https://www.themountaineer.com/life/waynesville-names-a-long-time-loyal-firefighter-as-interim-fire-chief/article_250a5b38-f51f-11ef-a63b-abf45e85389d.html
Greater Napanee Fire promotes Shawn Armstrong to Fire Chief
Greater Napanee Fire promotes Shawn Armstrong to Fire Chief – https://www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/article_87937a32-5b59-5e62-a963-0c8569c819d8.html
New Sensor Could Help Prevent Lithium-Ion Battery Fires and Explosions
A new sensor technology could be the breakthrough needed to prevent fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries. By detecting early warning signs, it may offer a safer future for everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. Discover how this innovation could change the game for battery safety.
Indigenous Communities in B.C. And California Promote Cultural Burns for Disaster Mitigation
After a record-breaking wildfire season, B.C. is turning to cultural burns – an Indigenous-led practice also used in California – to help manage forest fuel and reduce fire risk. These small, controlled fires could hold the key to a safer future. Read more to learn how traditional knowledge is shaping modern wildfire prevention.