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July 10 at 9:31am · 
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July 8 at 10:07am · 
Saskatoon FFs assisting in La Ronge battling intense forest fires.http://ow.ly/PkQtL @iaffnewsdesk
Saskatoon firefighter says forest fires intense
Saskatoon firefighter Lieutenant Bruce Siemens is seeing and feeling the forest fires at close range in La Ronge.
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July 3 at 9:34am · 
If munitions are stored in urban areas, fire protection can't be in question.http://bit.ly/1JCn0hs
Bedford ammunition depot firefighters get more support
On Thursday, city firefighters, local politicians, Halifax and DND officials met in Bedford to express concerns about a DND review they fear will reduce fire...
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July 2 at 3:05pm · 
Quick response to kitchen fire by Wasaga Beach, Ont. firefighters. Media reports $25,000 damage. Better question: how much was saved?http://bit.ly/1dA7zYM
Wasaga firefighters quick to extinguish kitchen fire
UPDATED - An open pot of oil on a stovetop led to a call for firefighters at a Wasaga Beach home, Wednesday night.
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July 1 at 9:02am · Edited · 
Happy Canada Day - Stay Safe and enjoy our beautiful country! @IAFFNewsDesk
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June 29 at 12:00pm · 
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June 29 at 10:43am · 
Firefighters' 24-hr shifts equal the same 42-hour workweek as other shifts and are proven safe. There is no reason for Ottawa to shy away from implementing them. http://bit.ly/1InGLI0
City needs to get cracking on 24-hour fire shifts decision
Is the city governing by optics?
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  • Paul Boyle More Fire departments are moving to the 24 hour shift, none are moving to split shifts, it is easier to manage, neutral or decreased sick leave. Better for management and the firefighters.
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  • Trevor Pinkerton The only people that complain are people that are jealous or just don't understand the shift. It is a shift that is safer for the firefighter from a sleep deprivation point of view. From a city point of view it is cheaper. Yes cheaper! There is only on...See More
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June 24 at 3:00pm · 
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June 17 at 10:30am · 
Chart the best course for your life in the years ahead. Members have access to the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex program. Ask for a quote today for home and auto insurance. Iaff.tdinsurance.com
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June 17 at 10:26am · 
Six-storey woodframe buildings pose fire risk, says Edmonton fire chief:http://bit.ly/1R92J1Q
Six-storey wood-frame buildings pose fire risk, chief says
Edmonton fire chief Ken Block is worried about changes to the national building code allowing the construction of six-storey wood-frame apartments and...
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June 16 at 4:18pm · 
Kudos to these Ottawa residents for questioning a city plan to close a fire station and increase response times http://bit.ly/1R5yKb4
Public voices concerns about consolidating Alta Vista fire stations
Alta Vista residents had some tough questions Monday evening over a plan to consolidate two fire stations in their neighbourhood. Ottawa Fire Chief Gerry...
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June 16 at 1:06pm · 
A majority of firefighters’ contracts are freely negotiated. Here’s another great example from Kelowna, BC: http://bit.ly/1J2dvrG
City, firefighters reach deal - Kelowna News
Long-term labour peace between the City of Kelowna and its professional firefighters has been reached.
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