Survivors of Paradise Fire recall the day their town burned
In this fascinating long read survivors of the Paradise Fire talk about the day their town burned.
Coral Springs Fire Department Christmas lights
Referendum for fire hall borrowing is a new opportunity
Ernie Polsom, FireWise Consulting Associate said, before the municipal election on October 20, that Creston area voters are in a better position to make an informed decision on a borrowing referendum for a new fire hall than they were before the previous referendum that failed. The borrowing referendum passed with 1,298 in favour of borrowing for a new fire hall and 874 against.
Hellfire – the future under climate change?
John Vaillant, noted author, vividly describes what happened in Redding, California in this summer’s Carr fire.
Historic steam fire engine returns to Halifax
The Lulan, a 141-year-old horse-drawn steamer used in the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion, has returned to Halifax.
Surrey Fire Chief says allowing home pot growing “wrong-headed”
As of October 17, 2018 Canadians are legally allowed to grow up to four marijuana plants at home. Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis fears the city will see more fires as a result of legalized pot growing.
Windsor Fire partners with Meals on Wheels for safety blitz
For the twelfth year Windsor Fire and Rescue Services will partner with Meals on Wheels to help ensure residents with limited mobility have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and a home escape plan.
Toronto Fire targets butt-tossing apartment dwellers
Toronto’s fire service has launched a new campaign targetting smokers who throw burning cigarettes off balconies, leading to fires. Slogans include “don’t be a flicking idiot” and “kill your butts, not your neighbours”.
Consultation to create national Indigenous Fire Marshal’s office to begin
The Aboriginal Firefighters Association of Canada will begin hosting consultations across the country this fall and winter with a target of April 1, 2019 to establish a national Indigenous Fire Marshal’s office.
Ford F-150s recalled due to seatbelt fire risk
Two million Ford F-150 pickups, including 340,000 in Canada, have been recalled due to a problem with the seatbelt pretensioners. Some pretensioners can generate excessive sparks when they deploy. There have been seventeen reports of smoke or fire in the U.S. and six in Canada.