Electric Bike Fires – A Concern
A new concern to the fire service are electric bike fires.
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Building Safety Fire Prevention Training
In Canada building owners are legally responsible for the fire safety of their properties. Our “Building Safety Fire Prevention Training” offers building owners and managers essential fire and life safety knowledge that will give them the confidence to perform a fire safety self-assessment on specific low risk buildings for which they are responsible. Routine fire prevention assessment is an inexpensive form of preventive maintenance that is a sound asset protection strategy, increasing tenant safety, protecting your investment and decreasing building owners’ liability.
Who should take this course?
Building owners or managers of low risk, low hazard public buildings that have a history of fire safety compliance. How do you know if your property fits into this category?
London FD seeks to provide inspectors with portable radios
The London, Ontario Fire Department is seeking $60,000 in funding to purchase portable radios for its fire inspectors to keep them safe on the job.
BC announces extra funding for small fire departments
The Province of BC has announced $5 milion in extra funding for equipment and training for smaller volunteer and composite fire departments and First Nations communities.
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.
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.
Nova Scotia fire departments implement new safety measures after firefighter death
Nova Scotia fire departments have responded with new safety measures after a firefighter died as a result of an incident during training that involved a fire extinguisher.
Daily fire truck inspection rule unnecessary?
An Alberta Transportation requirement that all vehicles over 11,794 kg be inspected daily has led to increased overtime for some volunteer fire departments.