Trent on July 26th, 2009

The following illustrates just how important it is to ensure that everyone completely safe and following safety procedures during training. There isn’t any reason not to use appropriate safety equipment during high risk training.
KILGORE, Texas — Two firefighters who fell to their deaths from a recently purchased aerial platform had been placed in “a high-risk [...]

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Trent on July 16th, 2009

Date: 6/3/2009 8:30:43 AM     By: Jamie Holmes
Proudly presented by the
The Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District
and the
Salt Spring Island Volunteer Firefighters Association
July 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th, 2009
Available Justice Institute of BC “JIBC” – Fire and Safety Division Courses:

Air Management (FS103 – 2 Days, July 11th & 12th)
Evaluator Certification Workshop [...]

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Trent on July 9th, 2009

City of Vancouver news releaseJuly 8, 2009
New Fire Chief for Vancouver
Vancouver City Manager Penny Ballem today announced the appointment of John McKearney as Vancouver’s new fire chief and general manager of the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.
“Following a national search, the city is proud to confirm John McKearney is the outstanding candidate,” Ballem said. “John [...]

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Check out the http://www.bcftoa.com/gasSafety.html for more info.
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Trent on July 3rd, 2009

FNESS is inviting applications for the position of Fire Services Officer
Follow the link below to view the full job posting;
http://www.fness.bc.ca/Job%20Opportunities/July02,%202009/FPO%20Posting.pdf
If you know any qualified candidates please forward this email to them.
Kind Regards,
Emma StrenchCoordinator – Fire & Emergency Medical TrainingFirst Nations’ Emergency Services
Email: estrench@fness.bc.ca     Cell: 778-322-0452    Web: www.fness.bc.ca                
Vancouver Office                    Tel: 604-669-7305102 – 70 Orwell [...]

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