By Brenna Owen British Columbia’s worker protection agency says a planned burn by the province’s wildfire service during the devastating 2023 fire season …
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Quebec coroner calls out ‘hero firefighter’ culture in 2023 flooding deaths
Quebec’s firefighting academy should warn students that “hero” culture can sometimes lead firefighters to overlook their own safety in their attempts to …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Record number of applicants to join BC Wildfire Service ahead of fire season
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe BC Wildfire Service has received a record number of applications ahead of the 2025 wildfire season, as the province ramps up …
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Employment LawFeatured
Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs discharged from volunteer duties after fire truck crash
Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs have lost their volunteer posts after municipal officials found they were not being truthful when explaining what …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Wildland firefighters in Alberta deserve better cancer compensation, NDP says
By George Lee | The MacLeod Gazette Wildland firefighters forced off the job by cancer need Alberta’s UCP government to step up and …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Blue lights on PEI fire trucks and ambulances aim to improve roadside safety
The Prince Edward Island government has amended the Highway Traffic Act to allow ambulances and fire trucks to use flashing blue lights …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario spending $30 million to help firefighters prevent cancer risks
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government will spend $30 million over three years to help municipal fire departments reduce the risk of cancer among firefighters, …
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FeaturedPensions
Ottawa broadens early retirement eligibility for public servants in frontline safety, security roles
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government is planning to let public servants in certain frontline safety and security roles — including firefighters, paramedics, prison guards …
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FeaturedLegislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Proposed changes to Saskatchewan’s Workers’ Compensation Act would extend cancer coverage to wildland firefighters
The Saskatchewan government introduced amendments to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 on Wednesday that, if passed, would extend presumptive cancer coverage to wildland firefighters. …
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FeaturedMental Health
Ontario launches mental health support program for first responders, public safety workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario is investing more than $32 million to provide mental health supports for first responders and public safety personnel, the provincial government …
