Canadian Firefighter Magazine

1 week ago | cdnfirefighter.com | Carl Clutchey

May 5, 2025, Thunder Bay, Ont. – Though some wildfires popped up in April during the first official month of forest fire season, the province began light compared to previous years. According to Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) department, there were 10 wildfires across the province last month, compared to 24 for the same period last year.

2 weeks ago | cdnfirefighter.com | Brittani Schroeder

Apr. 30, 2025, Pitt Meadows, B.C. – The City of Pitt Meadows is enhancing its emergency preparedness with the launch of Voyent Alert!, a new emergency notification system that helps residents and visitors stay informed during critical events such as earthquakes, fires, floods and other urgent situations. The system sends real-time alerts directly to residents’ phones, emails or through voice messages, and is free to use.

2 weeks ago | cdnfirefighter.com | Mark Stephen

Apr. 28, 2025 – Fire-Dex, a supplier of PPE for first responders, has launched the Virtual Sizer, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly and precisely measure firefighters for new turnout gear, minimizing safety risks from improper fit, such as exposed skin or restricted movement. Fire-Dex officials say the Virtual Sizer uses AI-driven algorithms and simple questions (like height, weight, and shoe size) to accurately capture measurements in minutes.

3 weeks ago | cdnfirefighter.com | Brittani Schroeder

Apr. 24, 2025, Belleville, Ont. – It was with profound sadness that the City of Belleville announced the passing of Deputy Fire Chief Jim Young over the Easter weekend. In a statement on X, they wrote:“It is with profound sadness that Belleville Fire and Emergency Services and the City of Belleville mourns the loss of Deputy Fire Chief Jim Young. In just two short years, Deputy Young became a driving force in making Belleville’s fire service best in class.

3 weeks ago | cdnfirefighter.com | Brittani Schroeder

Apr. 21, 2025, Winnipeg Beach, Man. – The provincial government of Manitoba is investing more than $500,000 to help two Interlake municipalities upgrade their crucial fire protection services and safeguard rapid response during emergencies, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced. “We want to make sure that our first responders have the equipment they need to protect Manitoba families in communities across the province,” said Simard.