| Seatbelts save – ’nuff said |
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Written by Laura King
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Jan. 30, 2008
There was good news from a bad situation on Sunday when firefighters in Maple Ridge, B.C., were responding to a car accident. Maple Ridge Engine 1 hit black ice and the apparatus ended up on its side after hitting a hydro pole.
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Written by Laura King
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Jan. 29, 2008
The announcement from American LaFrance yesterday that had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection appears to have surprised many.
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| U.S. LODD report released |
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Written by Laura King
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Jan. 28, 2008
U.S. websites are reporting today the release of details surrounding the death of 24-year-old Virginia firefighter Kyle Wilson, who became trapped in the stairwell of a burning house on April 16.
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Written by Laura King
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Jan. 25, 2008
Reps from Sperian Fire are on a road trip promoting their new Warrior SCBA and they’re coming to Oakville, Ont., next week. Neighbourhing departments are welcome to attend and try out this new piece of equipment. E-mail me at
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and we’ll work out the details.
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| IAFC working to reduce LODDs |
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Written by Laura King
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Jan. 25, 2008
Turns out, it isn’t just me. The IAFC is a tad behind the rest of us in reporting LODD for the U.S. in 2007 but it notes in a posting yesterday on its website that there have already been multiple line-of-duty deaths in 2008 and outlines tools and resources available to the fire service to try to reduce the numbers.
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| Fire marshal replies to sprinkler story |
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Written by Laura King
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Jan. 24, 2008
The sprinkler debate keeps on chugging, with Ontario Fire Marshal Pat Burke weighing in via a letter to the editor in today’s Toronto Star.
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| Secret List details injuries, deaths |
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Written by Laura King
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Jan. 23, 2008
Like many of you, I subscribe to Billy Goldfeder's blog, The Secret List, and I'm amazed at Goldfeder's dedication and commitment to the cause. But is it just me, or have the last few weeks been especially hard on firefighters?
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| Firefighter bravery awards |
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Written by Laura King
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Jan. 22, 2008
I'm still catching up after being away on a training course for three days last week. In my web searches this morning, I came across a press release from the province of Ontario listing recipients of the Ontario medals for firefigher and police bravery.
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