Prevention

Cracking down: Software helps communities locate grow ops and reduces threat to public safety
It was a classic case of: “Be careful what you wish for.” In 2006, the City of Surrey in B. C. successfully lobbied the provincial government to provide legislation giving cities access to hydro consumption data to help them identify potential marijuana grow operations.

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Comment: Proactive equals effective
Many readers will be familiar with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the globally recognized book, training program and mantra made popular by acclaimed author and speaker Stephen Covey. The first habit is “be proactive”, something the fire service needs to embrace.

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The residential fire safety problem: We have made great strides
We have made great strides

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Sparky jumps for the cause: Kawartha Lakes takes testing smoke alarms to new heights
Kawartha Lakes takes testing smoke alarms to new heights

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Getting the message out
Customer service backpack program ensures consistency of message by fire fighters in providing information to citizens

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Sparky On Skates:
A novel pub-ed event

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Smoke alarms: evaluating effectiveness
Do they really prevent fire deaths? Current research is challenging our beliefs.

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New challenges: Responding today, planning for tomorrow
Fire suppression has always been an art rather than a science. There are so many variables to contend with at the scene, that successfully dousing the flames has always been a blend of practical knowledge, hard work, courage, and plain good luck.

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