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Fire Fighting in Canada: Research on Firefighter Health Risks
Episode 15
A Canadian study is calling for the creation of a national firefighter wellness surveillance system to help address soaring cancer rates and other key firefighter health risks.
The study looked at 10 …
Published on 4 years ago
In conversation with Karen Fry, Vancouver’s new chief
Episode 33
Karen Fry has spent over 20 years in the fire service as a firefighter, deputy chief, fire chief in Nanaimo and now the new chief for Vancouver Fire Rescue Services. She is also the 1st vice presiden…
Published on 4 years ago
Fire Fighting in Canada: MeToo and the fire service
Episode 7
MeToo allegations are serious business for any leader or organization and fire departments are not immune. Fire chiefs must be prepared to deal with such situations. Hope, B.C., Fire Chief Tom DeSorc…
Published on 4 years ago
Hoarding 101 for the fire service
Episode 25
Hoarding presents a unique challenge and fire risk in the community for the fire service. Elaine Birchall, a hoarding behaviour and intervention specialist for over 18 years, talks to Fire Chief Tom …
Published on 4 years ago