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Canada

‘It weighs on you’: Ontario wildland firefighters being overworked due to lack of resources, union says

The union representing Ontario’s wildland firefighters is sounding the alarm on the long hours and lack of resources that are…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax spent more than $160,000 on the wrong kind of wildfire protective gear for firefighters

Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency recently found themselves in a sticky situation after it was discovered that they had spent…

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World

Audio released of moment Idaho firefighters ambushed responding to blaze: ‘We have an emergency situation’

Firefighters responding to a blaze in Kootenai County, Idaho, were tragically ambushed by a sniper on Sunday afternoon, resulting in…

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World

Idaho active shooter situation leaves at least 2 dead as firefighters ambushed

A tragic incident unfolded in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Sunday as an active shooter targeted firefighters battling a wildfire, resulting…

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Nova Scotia

Valley firefighters urge caution after charging e-bike leads to house fire

An Annapolis Valley fire department is emphasizing the importance of leaving firefighting to the professionals after a recent incident in…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. firefighters head home after helping to battle large Sask. wildfire

A team of firefighters from Nova Scotia has completed their mission in Saskatchewan, where they spent nearly two weeks assisting…

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Canada

Quebec coroner says poor planning, lack of training contributed to deaths of firefighters

An investigation conducted by a Quebec coroner into the tragic deaths of two volunteer firefighters during a water rescue in…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax getting 10 new firefighters, considers new homeless supports during budget talks

Halifax city councillors recently made significant decisions during budget talks, approving funding for 10 new firefighters with the possibility of…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax firefighters’ union asks city to pay for cancer screenings at private clinics

The Halifax firefighters’ union is urging the municipality to cover the costs of preventive cancer screenings at private clinics, citing…

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US Election 2024

Sen. Schiff urges Trump admin to exclude firefighters from federal hiring freeze

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., has urged several federal agencies to make an exemption for federal seasonal firefighters from President Donald…

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