Kamloops Fire Rescue’s 911 system takes technological leap
Kamloops Fire Rescue is the first in the province to implement Next Generation 911, which could eventually allow residents to text or share photos or videos in an emergency situation.
Toronto Fire lays charges against city and construction company
After three of four exit doors at Toronto’s Union Station were blocked, causing a massive crowd leaving a concert to exit through a single set of doors Toronto Fire Services laid charges against the City of Toronto and Bondfield Construction.
Tragic Halifax fire could lead to new safety measures
Phil Rizcallah, director for construction research and development with the National Research Council of Canada, says the Halifax house fire that lead to the deaths of seven children could lead to changes to the national building code.
Former fire chief sues City of Vernon
Edmonton homeowner gets $13,000 bill from fire department
Why firefighters carry toys in Nova Scotia fire trucks
Most Nova Scotia fire trucks carry stuffed animals with them to comfort and calm children in traumatic situations.
Fire retardant exposure linked to DNA modifications
Researchers at Emory University report that exposure to Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB), an endocrine-disrupting fire retardant, apparently leads to hormone-related DNA modifications.
University installs tamper dye in residence fire alarm pull stations
Queen’s University Residence Sociey has added tamper dye to fire alarm pull stations in its residences to combat malicious fire alarms.
Firefighters’ motorcycle club Florian’s Knights controversial
After a Burnaby firefighter and member of the Florian’s Knights motorcycle club appeared in a social media post with three members of the Hell’s Angels concerns were raised. British Columbia’s Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth,for one, said it was “disturbing on so many levels” for firefighters to be associating with the biker club.
Creston Council receives Technical Building Advisory Committee recommendations
At a meeting held on January 22 Creston Council received recommendations from the Fire Hall Technical Building Advisory Committee, with Ernie Polsom of FireWise Consulting Ltd. presenting the update.