News
Camp Courage expands across Canada
Mar. 26, 2021 - Halifax’s Camp Courage is expanding their first responder camps across Canada.
The camp initiative, which runs from two to eight days, is designed to introduce young women aged 15 to 19 to careers as first responders, primarily paramedics, police officers, and firefighters. Each camp serves up to 24 women.
Ontario invests for safety of local fire services workers
Mar. 15, 2021 - Ontario is providing $5 million in funding to help municipal fire services address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paper machine catches fire at Vancouver Island mill
Jan. 4, 2021 - No one was hurt in fire, says company’s general manager. When a fire happens the fans are immediately shut off to limit oxygen getting to the flames. That creates a lot more smoke and cuts down the flames, he added.
Fire Fighting in Canada This Week
Dec. 18, 2020 - Take a look at how departments across the country are celebrating the holiday season by giving back to their communities. Also, in this edition, you will see the Canadian Mental Health Association expanding its firefighter program across Canada.
Events
International Symposium on Fire Safety Science
Apr. 26-30, 2021 - Virtual
The International Association of Fire Safety Science (IAFSS) is delighted to announce that the 13th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science will be held as a virtual event during the week of April 26 to 30, 2021, hosted by the University of Waterloo, Canada. The Symposium is the premier fire safety science meeting in the world.
2021 BCFTOA Conference
May 14-20, 2021 - Virtual
The British Columbia Fire Training Officers Association, more commonly referred as the BCFTOA, is dedicated to gathering information on training standards and providing this information to fire departments so they may effectively and safely train their members.
Fire Chiefs' Association of British Columbia Virtual Conference 2021
May 31-June 10, 2021 - Virtual
Our conference officially begins June 6 but there will be opportunities to log on starting May 31 to see nominations, resolutions and reports, for example. You will also be able to visit the online trade show we are calling the Marketplace and have opportunities to network including video chats.