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Sustainable funding in the fire service
Episode 84
This episode features Fire Chief Greg Jones of the Amherst Fire Department and president of the Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia. Chief Jones discusses the release of the association's governa…
Published on 12 hours ago
Cancer prevention and PPE in the fire service
Episode 83
Fire Chief Clarence Coolen shares his personal battle with cancer and how that experience motivated him to prioritize cancer prevention for the Hubbards District Volunteer Fire Department in Nova Sco…
Published on 1 month ago
What is mental mapping?
Episode 82
Former Firefighter Jess Ward, now a dedicated mental health advocate and CEO of Athinka, discusses navigating stress through “mental mapping” to navigate mental states. She touches on the critical di…
Published on 2 months ago
Working Together on the Wildfire Front: A Future of Integration and Foundation of Collaboration
Episode 81
Tune in for an insightful conversation with Brian Hutchinson, a seasoned veteran of the Canadian fire services in both wildland and municipal sectors. The discussion highlights Hutchinson's career tr…
Published on 3 months ago
"Not Your Father's Fire Department": Tim Pley on Leading Through Unprecedented Change in the Volunteer Fire Service
Episode 80
Join us on this insightful podcast episode as host Ret. Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy sits down with Tim Pley, a former fire chief, past president of the Fire Chiefs Association of BC, and local government …
Published on 4 months ago
Understanding Firefighter Rescues in Ontario
Episode 79
Firefighter Anthony De Benedictis details his personal project, Firefighter Rescues Ontario, where he collected information from public sources to analyze rescue trends within the province. He emphas…
Published on 5 months ago
Procurement and pricing in turbulent times
Episode 78
Hear from three Canadian suppliers — Marcel Syens, Principal Associate for Double Eagle Associates, Rick Suche, CEO of Fort Garry Fire Trucks, and Mark Biernat, president of Biernat Fire Feu — on the…
Published on 6 months ago
Addressing unique challenges: Innovation in Indigenous fire services at Six Nations
Episode 77
This episode focuses on challenges and progress within the Canadian fire service, with a particular emphasis on the unique circumstances and evolution of Indigenous fire departments. (Ret.) Fire Chie…
Published on 7 months ago
Matt Pegg on Warrior Health: Bridging the Mental Health Gap for First Responders
Episode 76
Matt Pegg, COO of Warrior Health and retired fire chief, discusses the organization's origins and goals. Warrior Health emerged from Wounded Warriors Canada and aims to provide comprehensive mental h…
Published on 8 months ago
From service to civilian: Navigating the phases of fire service retirement
Episode 75
Are you prepared for the challenges of retirement? This episode of Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast explores the crucial topic of firefighter mental health during the transition out of service. R…
Published on 9 months ago