Forest fire suppression measures can actually increase risks around communities, scientist says

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Forest fire suppression measures can actually increase risks around communities, scientist says

June 8, 2020
By Ottawa Citizen

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/

Fire Fighting in Canada | Firehall.com @FireinCanada·

12 May

Join us and Fire Chief Chris Case of @ckfiredept for a webinar on multi-agency interoperability and mass casualty events on May 18 at 11:00 am EST. Register now: https://www.firefightingincanada.com/webinars/multi-agency-interoperability-and-mass-casualty-events/

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·

9 May

Join us and Fire Chief Chris Case of @ckfiredept for a webinar on multi-agency interoperability and mass casualty events on Wed. May 18 at 11:00 am EST. Register now: https://www.firefightingincanada.com/webinars/multi-agency-interoperability-and-mass-casualty-events/

Fire Fighting in Canada | Firehall.com @FireinCanada·

6 May

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