Firefighters battle Harbour Breton forest fire

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Firefighters battle Harbour Breton forest fire

May 2, 2014
By CBC News

May 2, 2014, Harbour Breton, N.L. - Forest fire season officially started on the island Thursday, and it didn't take long for crews to be called into action. CBC News reports.

OAFC @ONFireChiefs·

13 May

Very interesting new patent issued to a @mylakehead team of engineers and students for fire-resistant mass timber beams.

"The system, which they say will enable taller wooden buildings, achieved an hour of fire resistance without any extra protection."

https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/team-awarded-patent-for-fire-resistant-mass-timber-beam-connector/

OAFC @ONFireChiefs·

11 May

Very interesting study conducted by @Macquarie_Uni showing that regular blood donation could remove PFAS from firefighters' bodies.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-11/firefighter-blood-donation-study-toxic-chemical-pfas/100982330

Fire Fighting in Canada | Firehall.com @FireinCanada·

6 May

The Office of the Fire Marshal gives an update at #OAFC2022 @ONFireChiefs

Fire Fighting in Canada | Firehall.com @FireinCanada·

6 May

The trade show floor is bustling at @ONFireChiefs #OAFC2022
Come visit us at booth #1305

Fire Fighting in Canada | Firehall.com @FireinCanada·

5 May

It's been a great day of presentations so far! Come and visit us at booth # 1305