Canadian Firefighter Magazine

June 4, 2026, Kamloops, B.C. – A new national fire weather outlook has been launched by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to provide Canadian fire agencies and personnel with advanced warning of ...

June 3, 2026, Toronto, Ont. – 407 ETR has announced a $5-million donation to support the creation of Ontario’s dedicated mental healthcare facility for first responders, providing a significant boost to Runnymede Healthcare’s Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Centre of Excellence. The contribution marks the largest private-sector gift received for the proje...

June 2, 2026, Ottawa, Ont. – The federal government is investing $47.8 million over five years to strengthen Parks Canada’s National Fire Management Program as wildfire seasons become increasingly frequent and intense. Announced May 28, the funding is designed to enhance the agency’s operational readiness and support the deployment of specialized personnel an...

Canadian Firefighter recently visited St. Clair Township Fire Department to learn how the service is advancing its capabilities through new equipment, VR training and proactive fire prevention initiatives. Get a preview in this video, and stay tuned to Cdnfirefighter.com for the full story coming soon.

June 1, 2026, Ottawa, Ont. – Researchers at Carleton University are leveraging advanced engineering and field testing to help Canadian fire services better understand and mitigate the evolving risks of the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Le...