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Nova Scotia

Eskasoni First Nation pays tribute to first responders

Community Honors First Responders in Eskasoni, N.S. Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and search and rescue crews were celebrated in Eskasoni,…

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World

Texas restaurant serves local favorites to first responders after devastating floods

The devastating floods in Kerrville, Texas have brought out the best in the community, with local business owners like Crystal…

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Nova Scotia

One year later: N.S. graduates dozens of new paramedics, emergency medical responders

The Province’s Free Tuition Program for Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders Shows Positive Results After a year of implementing a…

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Nova Scotia

Researchers work to improve communications equipment for first responders

Researchers collaborating with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services are dedicated to enhancing communication equipment utilized by first responders. Led…

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Nova Scotia

Crash-detection devices can save lives. But false alarms are a problem for first responders

First responders in Nova Scotia say they recognize the value of crash-detection technology to help improve response times, but false alarms…

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Canada

Wildfire reaches Jasper townsite, as first responders start relocating

An out-of-control wildfire has reached the town of Jasper, as many first responders are being relocated to Hinton, Alta. A…

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Canada

First responders praised following school bus crash in B.C.’s Cariboo region

The swift response to the school bus crash in B.C.’s Cariboo region, which left about 36 people injured on Friday, was crucial in ensuring…

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Politics

Ottawa turns to civilian first responders as another dire wildfire season approaches

Instead of sending in the troops to deal with what promises to be another dangerous wildfire season, Public Safety Canada…

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Health

Winnipeg firefighter’s death is call to action on struggles of first responders, co-workers say

Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide and could be triggering for some people. Winnipeg firefighters are mourning the loss…

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Canada

In the grim aftermath of child homicide, families and first responders struggle to cope

There are no members of the Robillard family left in southeast Edmonton. In their grief after Carolann Robillard and her 11-year-old…

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