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December 2, 2019
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Fire Fighting in Canada | Firehall.com @FireinCanada·

Check out our June cover story on Niagara region firefighters uniting for a recruitment video. Read more now and check out the video at: https://www.firefightingincanada.com/lights-camera-action/

Fire Fighting in Canada | Firehall.com @FireinCanada·

19 May

In the news: ‘Almost 50 per cent’ of New Brunswick forest fires start on days when burning was allowed, officials report. Read more now: https://www.firefightingincanada.com/almost-50-per-cent-of-new-brunswick-forest-fires-start-on-days-when-burning-was-allowed/

Fire Fighting in Canada | Firehall.com @FireinCanada·

17 May

In our latest episode of Fire Fighting in Canada This Week: a new study from McGill finds exposure to wildfires increases cancer risk, @Toronto_Fire and @JohnTory unveils ‘Tower 1’ and a recap on the Security, Police and Fire Career Expo. Watch now: https://youtu.be/hbrAmTGQjec

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

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