Whether You’re a Police Chief or a Fire Chief Switching from a White Shirt: What’s the Big Deal
August 11, 2015So what is the big deal about white shirts? Apparently a lot if you read up on the history of…
Firefighters and Cancer: Understanding Risk Factors within an Environment of Change
July 30, 2015Numerous scientific studies have documented higher incidence and mortality rates of various forms of cancer among firefighters with some studies…
Firefighter Wood Product and Building Systems Awareness: A Resource Guide
June 18, 2015The construction industry continues to be a growing economic sector in Canada. Within this market, various stakeholders are exploring traditional…
Firefighter Injuries in British Columbia: An Examination of Frequency, Severity, Locational and Temporal aspects
June 17, 2015When firefighter injuries occur, especially at the fire-ground, they tend to evoke heightened media attention as well as public concern…
Survey of Fire Service Professionals: Where Do They Look for Sources of Professional Development?
June 4, 2015The main purpose of this study is to identify some of the areas where fire service professionals feel they need further…
La sécurité incendie sur les chantiers: Guide pour la construction de grands immeubles
May 15, 2015C’est à l’étape de la construction que les bâtiments sont le plus vulnérables aux incendies. De nombreux incendies à grande…
La Lutte Contre les Incendies sur les Chantiers de Construction: Prévention et Suppression des Incendies Pendant la Construction de Grands Bâtiments
May 15, 2015Les chantiers de construction présentent des difficultés différentes à celles des bâtiments terminés pour les services d’incendie. La phase de…Construction Site Fire Response: Preventing and Suppressing Fires During Construction of Large Buildings
March 31, 2015Construction sites present fire departments with a different set of challenges from those associated with completed buildings. The construction stage…
Construction Site Fire Safety
March 27, 2015Buildings face the greatest risk from fires during the construction phase. In recent years, there have been several examples across…
Revisiting the Safety of Smart Meter Installations in British Columbia
August 14, 2014In June of 2011, BC Hydro commenced implementation of its Smart Metering Program, which involved converting every residential property in…
