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Tax credit may not be enough for small-town fire halls
March 24, 2011, Longview, Alta. - To the legion of volunteer firefighters across the country, a new tax credit will be a welcome nod. But it probably won't help with the dwindling recruitment and dismal retention problems that are threatening small-town fire halls. The Calgary Herald reports.

Edmonton firefighters battle warehouse blaze
March 24, 2011, Edmonton - Thick smoke and the stench of burnt rubber quickly filled the area as firefighters Wednesday night battled a warehouse fire in east Edmonton. The Edmonton Journal reports.

More blogging from FDIC

Editor's note: Brian Arnold, the deputy chief in Woodstock, Ont., is one of three Canadians blogging for FFIC from Indianapolis.

March 23, 2011, Indianapolis - Car pooling made for a fast and fun drive to Indy this year. Arrival and check-in for all was effortless in this convention-friendly city. It was very nice to walk around the clean downtown and not require a jacket.

CAFC hits a home run

March 23, 2011 - Yesterday’s federal budget was a big win for the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and its members; years of effort paid off with the promise of tax relief for volunteer firefighters.

Blogging from Indy

March 23, 2011, Indianapolis - So far, my first trip to FDIC has been phenomenal. The people at The Fire Within, our sponsors for this trip, have been amazing. Thanks to Chad and Jodi for their fantastic work organizing the trip.

Thousands expected at firefighters’ funeral
March 23, 2011, Listowel, Ont. - The number of people in the town of Listowel is expected to more than double on Thursday when thousands of emergency service personnel come to pay their respects to two fallen firefighters. The Waterloo Record reports.

Firefighters’ union may appeal firing of member
March 23, 2011, Kamloops, B.C. - The union representing a Kamloops firefighter who was fired for driving an emergency vehicle while having his licence suspended said it is waiting to speak to lawyers before proceeding with a possible appeal of the city’s decision. Bclocalnews.com reports.

New firehall talks heat up
March 23, 2011, Winnipeg - The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is hoping to build a new fire and paramedic station and fire museum in the city's west end, Reid Douglas, the services deputy chief, confirmed in an interview. The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Blogging from FDIC

March 23, 2011 - We’re on the road to FDIC 2011 in Indianapolis. This is my fifth trip to FDIC; each one is unique and full of surprises, even though there is an overall feeling of familiarity.

Blogging from Parliament Hill

March 23, 2011, Ottawa - Those who know me know that I’m often front and centre of the peanut gallery during most conversations. I would never have guessed that I would be a guest of MP Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), in the House of Commons gallery during the reading of a federal budget. But, there I was, one of a handful chiefs in attendance while the finance minister read a budget that included a $3,000 tax relief for Canada’s volunteer firefighters.

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