FireWatch

Residents of Edson, a town approximately 180 kilometers west of Edmonton, who recently experienced the distressing ordeal of being evacuated twice within a month due to wildfires exacerbated by arid conditions, are now confronted with a contrasting challenge: an...

As wildfire seasons become longer and more intense, experts say prescribed burns can help prevent forests from becoming out-of-control infernos. For Indigenous peoples, revitalization of traditional fire knowledge and practices is emerging as an important strategy in...

Most battery energy storage systems (BESS) utilize lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are relatively inexpensive, possess a high energy density, and can recharge quickly. BESS are being installed faster than they can be adequately tested, leaving many...

Former Slave Lake fire chief Jamie Coutts, said wildfires have been burning "hotter, faster (and) crazier" over the last decade, and "every single person that lives in the forest is on a collision course with something disastrous happening." Research suggests that...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing the way that fire and emergency services organizations monitor and respond to emergencies. By integrating IoT and information systems (IS) into devices, such as smoke alarms, motion sensors and cameras, and existing IS,...

Engaging with the community is an important aspect of a fire department’s work, and one initiative that has proven to be successful in building these connections is the Hot Summer Nights program. We had the privilege of sitting down with Chief Michael Van Dop to...

The Strathcona Regional District will have a regional fire service, after the board voted to approve the measure during their May 10 board meeting. Read More

As wildfires grow more powerful, Flannigan and other experts are calling on all levels of government to take a more proactive approach to get a handle on extreme fires. Read More

A Brockville boy is being hailed as a hero, after his quick thinking not only saved his home from total loss during a house fire, but also a neighbouring home. Read More

More often than not, municipalities opt to rely on volunteer fire services because they simply can’t afford to pay career firefighters. Municipalities relying on volunteer firefighters need to prioritize finding ways to make sure that there are enough bodies to fill...

Vancouver police and fire department officials say things have settled down after a tent camp was cleared-off the sidewalks of East Hastings Street, but street violence and fires remain a risk to public safety in the Downtown Eastside. Read More

Firefighting is a dangerous profession, but sometimes the danger isn’t as visible as smoke and flames. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is screening firefighters for cancer. Read More

The Kelowna Fire Department sets fire to two almost identical rooms - the difference being that one is equipped with a fire sprinkler system and the other is not. The difference between the two rooms is made very clear and demonstrates the effectiveness of a fire...

The Global Fire Protection System Market size was USD 62.10 Billion in 2021 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period, according to latest analysis by Emergen Research. Growing stringent regulations pertaining to fire protection is...

City fire marshals on Friday were examining whether a Rikers Island jail’s fire suppression system worked properly in a blaze that injured five detainees and 15 Correction Department employees. Read More

Data compiled ahead of a Saskatoon council committee meeting on Tuesday shows the fire department were alerted to 21,848 incidents last year, an increase of nearly 2,000 compared to 19,932 incidents reported in 2021. Read More

Last summer, the International Agency of Research on Cancer (IARC), the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization, declared firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning it found sufficient evidence to link the job to the risk of certain cancers. It's...

The high-stress environment in which we work can lead to feelings of danger and uncertainty – feelings that can have a significant impact on our mental health. And if firefighters do not feel supported by their team, supervisors and peers, they may be less likely to...