FireWatch

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...

Last month, a team of 11 wildland firefighters from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) was dispatched to assist in battling the ongoing wildfires in Canada. Among the DCR crew deployed to Quebec for a span of two weeks was Eryn...

These rooftop sprinklers constitute an innovative three-year trial initiative within the Banff Town area. Over the next three years, the initial hundred homeowners who enlist for an annual Fire Smart property inspection will be eligible to acquire the roof-mounted...

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has reported that satellite pictures captured on Monday reveal smoke spreading over the North Atlantic Ocean and reaching the Iberian Peninsula and various regions of western Europe. According to NASA, the...

In the arid, moisture-deprived woodlands of northern California, a well-timed rain shower typically signaled the end of a fire. However, in the marshy landscapes of Alberta, even a late-spring storm had little effect on slowing down the flames. Canada is in the midst...

Canada is currently grappling with its most severe initiation to wildfire season on record. However, provincial officials highlight the escalating challenge of recruiting firefighters due to tight labor markets and the demanding nature of the job. This scarcity of...

Having dedicated 27 years and 9 months to the Regina Fire Department, Marianne Boychuk has finally reached the point where she believes it is time to retire and bid farewell to her firefighting career. Read More

Canada has once again experienced a period of fire activity, marking it as the most extensive season on record in modern history, as documented by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center. Read More

As of Tuesday afternoon, nearly 100 wildfires are currently ablaze in B.C., prompting officials to issue warnings regarding preventable fires caused by human activities. While the majority of the fires were sparked by lightning, 17 of them have been attributed to...

Last week, a tragic collision on a highway in southwestern Manitoba claimed the lives of 15 individuals, with volunteer firefighters being the initial emergency responders at the scene. The accident occurred near Carberry and resulted in injuries to 10 others. The...

Fire safety and insurance professionals emphasize that both homeowners and business owners have numerous options at their disposal to minimize or avert damage caused by fires. These measures range from simple and swift tasks to more extensive and costly endeavors that...

Amidst the relentless infernos that have engulfed Canada's boreal forest, international firefighters have arrived in the hundreds to assist overwhelmed Canadian counterparts in combating these unparalleled wildfires. Within the heart of the scorched wilderness, the...