Female firefighters’ health needs often neglected
Seventy-five percent of female firefighters in the US and Canada said they don’t have access to female-specific personal protective equipment.
Change in BCEHS response policy has firefighters concerned
BC Emergency Health Services has implemented a new dispatch model that firefighters say is endangering the public.
BC wildfire fighters to get occupational disease coverage
Under legislation introduced in the BC legislature cancer, heart disease and mental health disorder presumptions will be expanded to include wildfire fighters, investigators and fire crews working for indigenous groups.
Michigan fire chiefs want rules for disposal of firefighting foam
As fire-fighting foams containing PFAS chemicals have been linked to cancer, immune system dysfunction and issues with child development Michigan fire chiefs are seeking a protocol for disposal of the foams.
Fatal fire raises concerns about thousands of other buildings
A fatal fire in Esquimalt, BC has raised concerns about thousands of similar buildings – three and four storey walk-ups without sprinklers. These buildings didn’t require sprinklers when they were built and were grandfathered under the old building code.
Robson FD named fire department of the year by MD Canada
Robson Fire Department, which recently held its sixth annual Boot Drive to raise funds for muscular dystrophy, has been named “Fire Department of the Year” by Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
U.S. auto safety regulator to open investigation into Hyundai, Kia engine fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will open an investigation into 3 million Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation vehicles after reports of more than 3,000 fires.
9/11 compensation funds running out
The growing number of people registered as having 9/11-related illnesses is putting pressure on the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund.
Residents used to false alarms ignore fire in Hay River highrise
Residents of a 17-story building in Hay River, NWT are so accustomed to false fire alarms that they disregarded the alarms when there was actually a fire in the building.
Vernon ordered to reinstate two employees dismissed for sexual activity in fire chief’s office
The City of Vernon has been ordered to reinstate two fire department employees who were caught on video engaging in sexual activity in the fire chief’s office and subsequenty dismissed.