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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
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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Six-storey woodframe buildings pose fire risk, says Edmonton fire chief: http://bit.ly/1R92J1Q
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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Kudos to these Ottawa residents for questioning a city plan to close a fire station and increase response times http://bit.ly/1R5yKb4
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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A majority of firefighters’ contracts are freely negotiated. Here’s another great example from Kelowna, BC: http://bit.ly/1J2dvrG
Long-term labour peace between the City of Kelowna and its professional firefighters has been reached.
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Exciting advance in EMS patient care in Delta, BC: firefighters can now do more before ambulance arrives: http://bit.ly/1IfaMW0
The Delta Fire Department will be one of the first in t ...
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  • Dave S Hodgson Yes we wouldn't want the citizens to receive timely medical care would we?/not when liability is the real political concern
  • Sean Penner So they should be getting push back... There should have been a lot more push back 2 yrs ago from cupe 873 when this started!!!
See Harry Leslie Smith's Canada AM appearance here: http://bit.ly/1GiYRs0 National tour starts Thursday in Victoria BC, sponsored by IAFF Canada!
Author Harry Leslie Smith writes about the importance of engaging and inspiring youth in 'Harry's Last Stand'.
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Learning from Bill Cannata how to work with a person on the Autism spectrum in emergency situations. Autism Awareness for First responders. Bill will be here for the next few days teaching our front line crews. http://firerescueautism.com
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A year later and Winnipeg still benefits from a great EMS system. Another award this year for community paramedicine!
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