NACo comments on proposed OSHA fire safety standards
NACo comments on proposed OSHA fire safety standards NACO
‘Bold and brilliant:’ Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze
‘Bold and brilliant:’ Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze - Fraser Valley Today
New Fire Safety Act comes into force after consultation
New Fire Safety Act comes into force after consultation. UBCM
BC’s 2024 wildfire season now fourth-worst on record
BC's 2024 wildfire season now the fourth-worst on record. Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal
‘A moving monster’: How did the Jasper fire get so bad, so fast?
‘A moving monster’: How did the Jasper fire get so bad, so fast? MapleRidge News
Don’t mistake ‘luck for emergency preparedness’
Don't mistake 'luck for emergency preparedness' in B.C. ship fire: TSB chair says BCCTVNews
New legislation enhances fire safety
New legislation enhances fire safety for people and communities. news.gov.bc.ca
USFA Mapping Apps Connect Responders With Fire-Prone Areas
USFA Mapping Apps Connect Responders With Fire-Prone Areas. govtech.com
Fire Alarms: New federal rules for firefighters and EMS workers
Fire alarm?: New federal rules for firefighters, and EMS workers look to improve safety but stir worries for volunteer, smaller departments Bozemandailychronicle
Mass. FD connects with citizens’ critical information through new website
Mass. FD connects with citizens’ critical information through the new website. FireRescue1
How technology is changing forest firefighting in B.C.
How new technology is changing the game for forest firefighting in B.C. BC Business
Greece Builds World’s First Wildfire Monitoring System
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AI & the Fire Department
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Kelowna Firesmart program wraps up successful fire prevention season
Kelowna FireSmart Community Chipping program wraps up the third highly successful citizen fire prevention season. City of Kelowna
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue gets Spherical Robots
NASA-funded technology is now being utilized by Southern Manatee Fire Rescue's hazmat team in Manatee County. Southern Manatee Fire Rescue employs robots originally designed for planet exploration to enhance firefighter safety. These robots, equipped with multi-gas...
Death of Winnipeg firefighter prompts calls for more mental health supports
The tragic death of Winnipeg firefighter Preston Heinbigner has prompted calls for increased mental health support in Manitoba. Heinbigner, a loving husband and father, will be honoured in the Manitoba legislature next week, with flags at fire stations across Winnipeg...
BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023
The province does not anticipate as extreme a wildfire season as last year, but there remains potential for large fires, particularly in the northeast and Central Interior. During a news conference, Matt McDonald, the BC Wildfire Service's lead fire weather...
Wildfire evacuees can now get financial support via e-transfer
The B.C. government is introducing new measures to simplify financial support for evacuees during climate disasters. Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma announced that displaced individuals will now be able to receive a $200 accommodation allowance via e-transfer...
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