April 24, 2024, Winnipeg – Almost 20 years after Winnipeg approved a plan to develop Waverley West, construction is about to start on a temporary fire-paramedic station to serve the area that’s now home to approximately 57,000 people. CBC News reports. | READ MORE ..read more

Apr. 23, 2024, Winnipeg, Man. – The Manitoba government is stepping up to improve access to trauma-informed support services for first responders across the province, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. “First responders are there for Manitobans when they need help the most, and we need to be there for them,” said Kinew. “Firefighters, paramedics, and police officers are exposed to traumatic and sometimes dangerous situations, and we’re committed to making sure they have more support when they need it.” As an initial step, the province is ensuring that first responders across Manitoba will be a ..read more

Apr. 23, 2024, Aurora, Ont. – Central York Fire Services (CYFS) is proud to announce its new headquarters has been selected as the winning project for the 2024 Ontario Builder Awards in the Group 2 – Project Value from $5 Million to $25 Million – Specialty/Niche category. “The Ontario Builder Awards serve as a celebration of outstanding achievements in construction and development across the province. By winning this category, Station 4-5 is being recognized for its innovation, quality and overall contribution to the built environment,” said Rocco Volpe, Central York Fire Services Acting Fire ..read more

Apr. 23, 2024, Winnipeg, Man. – The Manitoba government has provided $3.4 million in 2024 to the City of Winnipeg to advance on the government’s commitment to support the addition of 40 new firefighters for a new fire station in Waverley West, Premier Wab Kinew and Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Ian Bushie announced today. “Waverley is a growing community and as more and more families choose to make their home here, we’re investing in the front-line services they need,” said Kinew. “Whether you’re having a medical emergency or dealing with the devastation of a house fire, you should ..read more

Enhancing firefighter communication for seamless operations I rounded the corner on my 17th year as a firefighter back in February. The time, like a lot of senior firefighters will tell you, has absolutely flown by. I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years, from the trucks we’re on to the gear we wear, the way we respond to various calls and the support that we get before, during and after. We’ve also seen a fair number of new probationary firefighters join our station over the years. I may be a part of the uncommon group that loves an activated alarm investigation. I enjoy the task of figuri ..read more

Apr. 22, 2024, Prince George, B.C. – The Province, First Nations, local governments, municipal fire departments and FireSmart BC are coming together to help B.C. communities prepare for the wildfire season. Building on recommendations from the Premier’s Expert Task Force on Emergencies, the FireSmart Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit brings together hundreds of local and municipal firefighters to collaborate and train with the BC Wildfire Service. “People are feeling the impacts of climate change and longer wildfire seasons, and we know that the only way forward is to work together. Comm ..read more

April 23, 2024, Toronto – No injuries were reported following a two-alarm fire at a townhouse complex just north of Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood. CP24 reports. | READ MORE ..read more

Apr. 22, 2024, Edmonton, Alta. – An aircraft hangar built during the Second World War at Edmonton’s former municipal airport has been destroyed by fire. A spokesman for the City of Edmonton says in an email that firefighters were called to the structure on the eastern side of the former downtown airfield just before 7 p.m. Monday. The email notes 11 fire crews were eventually dispatched to the scene to deal with the heavy smoke and flames, and the wooden building later collapsed. No injuries have been reported. According to the city’s website, Hangar 11 was built in 1942 in partnership with th ..read more

Apr. 20, 2024, Kelowna, B.C. – A longstanding tradition occurred at a Kelowna firehall on Saturday morning, although it was partially interrupted. Firehall 7 was introduced to its new firetruck, and firefighters immediately gave it a wash with water from the station’s old fire truck. | READ MORE ..read more

April 22, 2024, London, Ont. – London Fire says no one is hurt after five train cars caught fire travelling eastbound through downtown London, Ont. late Sunday night. CBC News reports. | READ MORE ..read more