FireWatch

Fire official Rick Cheung emphasizes that regardless of the pros and cons associated with using mass timber in highrise buildings, a primary consideration should always be firefighter safety. Read More

When the Popkum Fire Department received the call to assist in protecting homes from the ferocious wildfire in the Central Okanagan, Fire Chief Walter Roos sprang into action to coordinate his team's response. He selflessly left his residence in the Lower Mainland to...

Drones play a pivotal role in disaster responses and have the potential to be utilized more extensively and effectively than ever before. They can serve various crucial functions, including the transportation of supplies or equipment to remote and...

Wildland firefighters across the country endure challenging working conditions, including two-week work cycles, shifts that stretch up to 18 hours, accommodations in tents or distant gymnasiums, far away from their homes, and exposure to hazardous and unpredictable...

A total of over $38,000 has been collected to support 13 volunteer firefighters who tragically lost their residences while bravely defending their community from a wildfire. Fire Chief Paul Zydowicz leads a dedicated team of 24 volunteers at the Wilson's Landing Fire...

The BC Wildfire Service is increasing the scope of its educational initiatives, with the aim of providing essential training to a greater number of local volunteers. This training will empower them to safely assist wildfire responders when a fire endangers their...

Maui County is taking legal action against Hawaiian Electric, alleging that the utility company's negligence contributed to the destructive Lahaina city fire on August 8, 2023. Determining when to cut power is often a complex decision. Read the full article to better...

The summer of 2023 in Canada has witnessed an unprecedented wildfire season, with raging fires spreading from one coast to another, making it the most severe wildfire season in recorded history. Fire chiefs point out that one crucial defense against these escalating...

Numerous portable heaters distributed throughout Canada are under recall due to multiple instances of overheating, including three cases resulting in fires. An alert issued by Health Canada warns that specific heaters sold under the Mastercraft, Profusion Heat,...

More than 32 million acres of Canada's terrain have been engulfed by the wildfires, which have spawned 1,035 active fires, leading to substantial air quality challenges across a significant portion of the United States. Read the full article for an up to date account...

Emergency personnel from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band stress the necessity for resources and training to safeguard the well-being of First Nations communities in Lac La Ronge amidst the wildfire season. Read More

The Farmington Hills Fire Department made public its acquisition of specialized equipment designed to combat electric vehicle (EV) fires, which present markedly distinct and heightened hazards compared to conventional vehicle fires. Read More

In the midst of a fire season characterized by an unparalleled surge in fires, commercial property developers are increasingly preoccupied with the issues of wildfires and compromised air quality, as noted by experts within the industry. Read More

The guidance is aimed at car park operators, designers, risk evaluators, and proprietors of enclosed car parks engaged in the planning or enhancement of facilities for electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs). Read More

As the wildfire season advances, Cal Fire is equipped with a fresh asset: AI. This journey commenced with a single drone, and now AI stands at the forefront of firefighting's future. This technology is poised to aid Cal Fire in achieving quicker, safer, and more...

Information sourced from the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard, as of July 25, 2023, indicated the existence of 133 active wildfires in the region. Among these incidents, six wildfires involved mutual aid efforts, with Alberta Wildfire providing assistance but not...

In kindergarten, Reese Lange aspired to become a police officer. However, it was during high school that she discovered her true passion. Now 21 years old, Lange is among a dedicated group of young individuals, including numerous college students, who have dedicated...

The wildfire season in British Columbia has attained unprecedented levels of destruction, surpassing all previous records. Over 15,000 square kilometers of the province have been engulfed by flames, exceeding the previous peak of 13,543 square kilometers recorded in...