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WALL OF FLAMES

High winds. Blowing snow. An underconstruction, four-storey, woodframe building. It was, says Kingston Fire Chief Rheaume Chaput, a perfect storm. By Laura King

Fire-service traditions can sometimes cause members to overlook safety on the fire ground. By Martha Dow, Len Garis and Larry Thomas

During basic firefighting training, recruits learn that the development of a fire is largely dependent on its fuel source. While true, Ian Bolton explains that fire behaviour has many varying factors, including the volume of oxygen.

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Should we build with wood?

he fire at an under-construction student apartment building in Kingston, Ont., in December has become a political football; everyone’s talking about it but no one’s saying much.

The lower level was a parkade; the second level was a wood-frame basement, only 50 per cent below grade. Technically, the structure was six storeys, but it met height requirements for four-storey wood-frame construction.

The building was massive – almost 50,000 square feet (that’s 20, 2,500 squarefoot homes, or most of a suburban street), but when it burned, the fire affected a 134,000-square-foot area: houses and businesses caught fire; people evacuated.

Workers were endangered – not only 68-year-old Adam Jastrezbski and the helicopter rescue crew members who plucked him from the end of a crane 150 feet in the air, but also construction workers who were trapped on the upper floor, because the single stairway exit was blocked.

I don’t understand, though, why construction sites don’t need better fire-safety measures now – or, maybe specifically, wood-frame construction sites. Why was it OK to have only one accessible exit from the Kingston structure? Was it OK?

The Ontario Ministry of Labour’s regulation 213/91 sets out fire-safety measures for construction sites; there must be working fire extinguishers and adequate exits – although adequate is not defined. A safety officer for a national construction company told me the rules are vague and that, really, it’s up to contractors to set standards to protect workers.

The crane from which a worker was rescued is barely visible through the flames at a construction site in Kingston, Ont., on Dec. 17. See story page 10.

British Columbia already allows six-storey combustible construction. There are proposals to amend the Ontario and national building codes to permit the same. Studies have shown that once the buildings are built with all the necessary fire-protection measures there is no greater risk than there is with four-storey wood-frame buildings. And if I’m reading correctly, the proposed amendments to the national code and, presumably – eventually – Ontario’s, do indeed include increased safety measures, such as better access for fire vehicles and water supply to the site when combustible materials arrive.

The concrete industry has launched a national campaign against mid-rise combustible construction. Of course it has. Wood is cheaper and the concrete people will lose money. Although Jastrezbski survived, he will be forever traumatized. If the building had been six storeys and, therefore, the heat more intense and the flames higher, would he have made it?

In Ontario, the bill to allow six-storey wood-frame construction is called the Forestry Industry Revitalization Act. Ontario’s housing ministry website says forestry is a key economic indicator identified in the growth plan for Northern Ontario, and new demand for wood would support growth. Which is great. Unless you’re the guy trapped on a boom waiting for a chopper to rescue you as flames lick at your heels.

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across canada: Regional news briefs

Prime minister visits Fort Garry for highway opening

Fort Garry national sales manager Brian Nash and his colleagues were expecting Shelly Glover, the minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, at their new plant for the official opening of the CentrePort Canada Way Highway on Nov. 22. So, when a large security detail arrived a few days before the event, everyone was puzzled.

It was then that Fort Garry employees realized they would be hosting Prime Minister Stephen Harper, along with nine MPs, several MLAs, 70 other dignitaries, and about 60 reporters.

“It started with calls from the director of regional affairs,” says Nash. “Shelly Glover needed a place to make an announcement about the

the brass pole

promotions & appointments

DAN LUCYK was promoted to deputy fire chief for the Town of Westlock Fire & Emergency Services in Alberta on Oct. 3. Lucyk has 12 years of fire-service experience, most recently as captain.

BRYAN VANGAVER was appointed deputy fire chief with Sarnia Fire and Rescue Services in October. VanGaver joined the Sarnia department in 1987, and had been acting deputy chief since April.

RICK MIDDLETON was named volunteer fire chief for the Wollaston Fire Department in Ontario in July. Middleton, who also owns and operates the

Canada-European Union trade agreement.”

Nash says Glover’s office wanted to make the announcement from a manufacturer’s facility in the CentrePort development, located just outside of Winnipeg.

“It wasn’t until they came to look at the place,” Nash says. “They had 12 security and the head of the RCMP security, and they said Harper would be there.

“It was kind of crazy for two days after that!”

Harper arrived to officially open the CentrePort highway, to announce funding for the second phase of the highway, and to promote the Canada-European Union trade agreement and the opportunities that it presents for Canadian manufacturers.

The $212.4-million highway, the cost of which was shared between Ottawa and the province, serves

CentrePort Canada, a 20,000acre inland port and foreign trade zone that is accessible by air, rail and land. The port officially opened in November 2009.

As expected, Nash said, Harper brought with him lots of excitement.

“They had all the bombsniffing dogs, the motorcade, the limo, the whole nine yards.”

Nash said he spoke to Harper for about 10 minutes, one on one.

“We made small talk, he wanted to know how the business is going. He hung out for a good hour afterwards, taking pictures with everyone.”

Fort Garry was among the first major manufacturers to locate in the CentrePort development. Nash says the fire-truck maker chose to build in the port region because of its proximity to the airport and its access to the railways and roadways.

– Olivia D’Orazio

South Hill Farm in Coe Hill, Ont., said he plans to continue to improve the department’s training program.

RICKY MACNAUGHTON was appointed fire chief of the Campbellton Fire Department in New Brunswick. MacNaughton has 21 years of experience in the fire service, first joining as a volunteer in 1993. He worked his way through the ranks,

taking over as full-time chief in January 2013.

JOHN VERRALL is the new fire chief for the Yarmouth Fire Department in Nova Scotia. Verrall, who started in this position on Sept. 28, spent 16 years as a volunteer in Lake Echo, N.S., before becoming an assistant deputy chief for Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited Fort Garry Fire Trucks in Winnipeg on Nov. 22 for the grand opening of the CentrePort Canada Way Highway. The highway will service CentrePort Canada, an inland port and foreign trade zone.

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Central Elgin stages mock disaster at local airport

A staged plane crash and a head-on collision between a school bus and a transport truck helped the Central Elgin Fire Rescue (CEFR) in Ontario test its community’s response to disaster. The mock disaster exercise on June 18, titled Airport Down, also involved several casualties, including four fatalities.

“It’s legislated that we have to have a mock exercise each year,” says CEFR Fire Chief Don Crocker.

“This year, we chose to do a full simulated mock instead of a table-top exercise to try and see if there are any training or procedural glitches in our protocols.”

The exercise revealed a good working relationship among local fire, EMS and police agencies, Crocker said. St. John’s Ambulance also participated, offering first aid and first response medical when needed. The local hospital, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, completed its own exercise in conjunction with that of the municipality.

“That helped, especially when, in a large-scale disaster, you suddenly have several patients coming in to [the emergency room],” Crocker said.

As with any exercise of this nature, exposing weak points

in response is imperative. Communication proved to be a challenge at first, Crocker said, but those issues were quickly resolved.

“There are always communications issues between agencies,” he said. “That started to occur, but because [that problem] has been there at other trainings and exercises, the guys were able to fix that on the fly.”

The department is now taking steps to bridge the gaps in communication and ensure that communication is not an issue should a real disaster occur.

“Our EMS and police are on different frequencies,”

Firefighters rescue a young boy from a vehicle during Central Elgin Fire Rescue’s mock disaster. The exercise revealed ongoing issues with communication among agencies, and the department is now working to bridge those gaps.

Crocker explains. “But we’ve started sharing our portable radios so that we can all communicate.”

– Olivia D’Orazio

Mississauga incorporates EpiPens into responses

Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (MFES) has outfitted all of its trucks with EpiPens to treat patients suffering from anaphylaxis – a severe allergic reaction. In the last few months, MFES has saved three lives using these EpiPens.

The first incident occurred Aug. 20 and involved a 30-yearold woman with a severe allergy to seafood. MFES was called when the woman’s own EpiPen was administered incorrectly.

The second incident, on Sept. 16, involved a 17-yearold girl with a nut allergy. The teen’s mother administered the EpiPen, but the girl’s condition did not improve.

The third incident took place in early October when a middleaged man was stung by a bee while out jogging and did not have his EpiPen with him.

In each instance, the victims’ symptoms began to subside immediately after firefighters

administered the EpiPen.

“We identified that there was a need in the city and there was a gap in the service that we were delivering,” said Mississauga Training Officer Trevor Shea.

“We decided that putting EpiPens on our trucks was a prudent thing to do.”

The cost of the EpiPens is covered under the department’s medical program. The department also developed a curriculum to train firefighters

to administer the medication.

The four-hour session, which Shea called an extension of the firefighters’ emergency medical responder training, also included information on administering other medications, such as nitro spray, insulin and ASA.

“My hope is that other departments take the initiative and at least look at getting EpiPens on the trucks,” Shea says.

– Olivia D’Orazio

retirements last alarm

BILL DOUGLAS will retire as chief of Pickering Fire Services in Ontario on Feb.

28. Douglas joined the department as a firefighter in 1971. He was promoted to captain in 1982, to training officer in 1985, and to deputy chief in 1994. In 2001, he became fire chief.

RICK SUCKLING retired from the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department in British Columbia in October after 28 years of service. Suckling, who rose through the ranks to assistant chief, also acted as the department’s in-house mechanic.

RUSS CAMERON retired from the Colwood Fire Rescue in British Columbia on Sept. 30.

Cameron joined the department almost 36 years ago, and continued to volunteer, even after he was hired as a crash and rescue specialist at the Victoria International Airport. Cameron became fire chief almost 25 years ago and held that position until his retirement, making him the longest-serving chief in the department’s history.

DAN GILMORE died Nov. 18 following a work accident earlier in the month. Gilmore, 28, was a volunteer firefighter with Wainfleet Fire and Emergency Services in Ontario. He joined the department n 2008.

JAMES PROIETTI died Nov. 22. The retired fire chief of the Sagamok Anishnawbek Fire Department in Ontario was 66 years old.

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brigade news: From stations across Canada

The Malaspina Fire Department in British Columbia, under Chief Dave Keiver, took delivery in September of a Hub Fire Engines & Equipment-built light rescue vehicle. Built on Ford F550 chassis and powered by a 6.7-litre diesel engine, the truck is equipped with a Whelen LED light package, a Warn Trans4mer with M12000 winch and Extendalite tripod lights.

The Gillam Fire Department in Manitoba, under Chief George Buston, took delivery in December of a Fort Garry Fire Trucksbuilt pumper. Built on a Freightliner chassis, and powered by an Allison 3000 transmission and a Cummins 350-hp engine, the truck is equipped with a Darley 1,050-gpm pump, a 1,000-gallon pro-poly water tank and a FoamPro foam system.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department in Ontario, under Chief Alex Burbridge, took delivery in September of a Midwest Fire-built tanker/pumper. Built on a Kenworth T300 chassis, and powered by an Allison 3000 EVS transmission and a Paccar PX-9 380-hp engine, the truck is equipped with a Darley 2BE 18V pump, a 2,500-gallon polyurethane water tank, rear 10-inch stainless steel Newton dumps and a Zico electric portable drop tank carrier.

Penelakut Fire Rescue in British Columbia, under Chief Aaron Jack, took delivery in October of a Hub Fire Engines & Equipment-built light attack vehicle. Built on a Ford F550 chassis and powered by a 6.7-litre diesel engine, the truck is equipped with a CET PFP 31-hp 625-gpm pump, a FoamPro 1600 foam system, 300-gallon co-poly water tank, a Whelen LED light package and a Honda EU3000 generator.

The Thorsby Fire Department in Alberta, under Chief Norm Osness, took delivery in September of a Midwest Fire-built tanker/pumper. Built on a Freightliner M2-106 chassis, and powered by an Allison 3000 EVS transmission and a Cummins ISL 350-hp engine, the truck is equipped with a Darley LSP 1,000-gpm pump, a 2,500-gallon polyurethane water tank, Newton stainless steel dumps and a tip-down drop-tank carrier.

Inuvik Fire and Rescue in the Northwest Territories, under Chief Jim Sawkins, took delivery in December of a Fort Garry Fire Trucks-built pumper/tanker. Built on an International 4400 chassis, and powered by an Allison 3500 EVS transmission and a MaxxForce 330-hp engine, the truck is equipped with a Darley PSP 1,250-gpm pump, a 1,500-gallon polyurethane water tank and a FoamPro 2022 foam system.

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wall of

of flames

Wood-frame fire and dramatic rescue spark calls for safety improvements

By LAURA KING

A Dec. 17 fire in a massive, under-construction wood-frame building in Kingston, Ont., burned adjacent buildings, trapped a crane operator 150 metres in the air, and raised questions about fire safety on construction sites.

freezing temperatures. High winds. Blowing snow. An under-construction, four-storey, wood-frame building with one stairway exit. And 68-year-old Adam Jastrezbski perched precariously on the end of a crane boom 100 metres in the air, with smoke billowing, flames licking, and no way down.

“It was,” said Kingston Fire-Rescue Chief Rheaume Chaput, with no apologies for the cliché, “a perfect storm.”

The 144-unit student apartment complex in Kingston, Ont., was massive – 4,559 square metres (49,072 square feet). The mayor called the wood-framed building a tinderbox, even though, once completed, it would meet building and fire-code specifications.

Once completed.

The problem, said Chaput, is that the structure at the corner of Princess and Victoria streets – and the workers erecting it – were more vulnerable to fire while it was being built.

“It was such a large footprint, and such a large construction site of wood, and it was already framed to four storeys,” he said.

Two workers on the top floor of the building had to be rescued by firefighters after the call came in at 2:15 p.m. on Dec. 17.

“There’s one set of stairs for these construction workers, up and down, and what is the travel distance in that building?” Chaput said. “We wouldn’t allow that in a finished building so why are we allowing that in a building under construction? That’s why I think there needs to be a really close look at this event and lessons learned from it.”

While there are proposals to amend both the national and Ontario building codes to allow six-storey wood-frame construction (which is already permitted in British Columbia), the focus has been on measures such as sprinklers and pressurized stairwells to protect residents and firefighters once the buildings are complete. That, said Chaput, isn’t enough.

* * *

“The first-arriving crew could see flames and smoke above the cab of the truck when they were looking out the window,” Chaput said. “So there were massive flames and smoke on the upper floors.”

The high in Kingston on Dec. 17 was -12.9 C. There were four centimetres of snow on the ground and flurries in the air. The wind was blowing at 20 kilometres an hour from the northeast; this caused heat to radiate across Princess Street and ignite the Howard Johnson hotel and the duplex beside it, along with the Legion Villa seniors home, from which Kingston Fire & Rescue (KFR) personnel directed the evacuation of some of the 56 residents (many weren’t home at the time). Overall, the fire affected an area of 12,499 square metres (134,538 square feet).

“Siding was melted, windows were broken – because of the

Firefighters used 8.67 million gallons of water to put out the fire at a wood-frame construction site. The volume of water caused problems including street flooding and damaged hydro vaults.

heat,” Chaput said.

The two workers on the top floor – the basement was 50 per cent above grade so, technically, the building is higher than four storeys – were rescued using a construction-site scissor lift because it could reach the workers more quickly than the fire department’s ladder truck, said Deputy Chief Don Corbett.

“And of course,” said Chaput, “we had the crane operator. He was in a position so that he couldn’t get down because he knew by about halfway down he would be in the flames and smoke.”

KFR knew when the calls came in that there was a man trapped on the crane. The communications centre dispatched Kingston’s five urban stations.

“As soon as the first truck arrived and gave the size-up we knew more resources were required, so we dispatched our other stations, the volunteer stations too,” Chaput said.

In all, 10 stations and 113 Kingston firefighters were on scene with 27 apparatuses; 11 Kingston fire personnel helped in communications; 11 mutual-aid departments were called and brought 160 firefighters and 19 trucks. Fifty Kingston firefighters provided coverage to the rest of the city. There were 22 other 911 calls during the fire fight – normal call volume is 12 to 14 for that time of day but flames and ash were falling on nearby buildings. The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) was activated.

Assistant Deputy Chief Shawn Babcock was the incident commander.

“He set up a command post at the intersection of Victoria and Princess streets and commanded the scene from there,” Chaput said.

Remarkably, the crane operator had his cell phone with him as he inched his way to the end of the boom, freezing on one side

from the bitter cold and wind, burning on the other side from the intense heat.

“He did a couple of things,” Chaput said. “He pointed the crane away from the fire and then walked out, away from the fire, because the crane itself was being overcome with flames. He went out to the end of the crane, had no harness. Sixty-eight years old and he had already received burns. He got out to the end and he had his cell phone and made calls to 911.”

Jastrezbski – who was still in hospital in London, Ont., in late January with severe burns – communicated with police. Police communicated with fire and were able to tell Jastrezbski that help was on the way.

Both Chaput and Corbett credit Babcock’s quick thinking for saving Jastrezbski’s life – had the call to nearby CFB Trenton for a Griffon helicopter been made any later, the outcome may have been different.

“We knew that [Babcock] knew the ladder truck wouldn’t reach,” Chaput said, “and that the only way we were going to get him was by helicopter.”

Corbett agreed.

“He couldn’t move and we couldn’t get to him,” he said of Jastrezbski. “We mentioned that Babcock made that call to get the helicopter in; that was a fantastic call on his part – and knowing that the EOC was working on an alternate solution to get another crane so we could get up to the guy if necessary – obviously our main concern was the crane operator; the fire was secondary.”

With TV cameras poised to capture the rescue and a seriously injured Jastrezbski clinging to the boom, Chaput worried whether the crane’s infrastructure could withstand the heat.

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“One of the concerns I had as chief as I was standing on Victoria Street watching this unfold was the integrity of the crane and whether it was going to stay up long enough to execute a rescue,” Chaput said. “Also, the byproduct of the rotor wash from the helicopter was a concern but, fortunately, Trenton did a great job.”

There were options being considered but neither was ideal: to bring in and set up another crane, from which rescuers could access Jastrezbski; or to authorize KFR’s technical rescue team to try to reach him –once the fire was out.

“That was one we didn’t want to entertain,” Chaput said.

Chaput said temperatures while Jastrezbski was on the crane boom reached 1,000 C and that steel begins to compromise at about 800 C.

Chaput and Babcock discussed strategies for dealing with the heat around the crane.

“One of the things we did not want was water directly on the crane itself because we were afraid that the water on the steel would impact it and cause it to collapse,” Chaput said.

“What we did do, though, was put water around the outside of it to cool down the area and allow the chopper to come in and not have as much heat, because we were worried that the thermal heat would cause problems with the chopper as well. That was about the only thing we had to do in regard to that. It was pretty fast.”

After about 45 minutes from the initial 911 call, Jastrezbski was harnessed to a military rescuer and whisked to hospital.

“They didn’t waste much time,” Corbett said of the CFB Trenton team.

Once Jastrezbski was rescued, the operation turned purely defensive.

“When I was watching that, the concern I had was that the crane would collapse,” Chaput said. “So once he was gone, it was like a weight was lifted off us because, not to downplay it, but now it’s a basic fire, there are no life safety issues, it’s straight defensive and that’s what we did.”

The fire, Chaput said, generated a tremendous amount of heat very quickly and burned fast.

“It was literally a wall of flames,” he said. “And it was that wall of flames that generated so much heat that we had exposure fires almost instantly.”

Indeed, KFR used more than 8.67 million gallons of water on the fire; the volume of water caused myriad problems.

lessons learned

COmmuNICATION

During the incident, the administrative lines in the communication centre rang constantly. KFR has since co-ordinated a process under which the administrative lines will move out of the communications centre so dispatchers will not be interrupted.

HOSE LINES

Deliver y and flow of water should be more systematic so that access can be maintained to certain areas without lines in the way.

CrOwD CONTrOL

Quicker crowd control with police involvement will help ensure that civilians are kept out of the area so fire personnel can manoeuvre and work more safely.

“We worked with Utilities Kingston to increase the pressure where we were and reduce the pressure in other areas so we had more volume,” Chaput said. “And we also set up a water shuttle on top of that to supplement the water supply.”

Streets were flooded – water was a foot deep in spots; ice built up on anything that stood still. In addition, hydro vaults under Princess Street were overcome with water and couldn’t drain fast enough, so they arced and failed, causing power outages.

The heat was so intense that hydro lines on Victoria Street were damaged and a fibre-optic line that was part of the 911 system was burned, so the city lost part of its 911 capability (there was a redundancy in place for a portion of the affected cable).

Crews remained on scene for two days working the hot spots. The crane was dismantled on Dec. 20 and 21 by JM Francoeur Cranes of Montreal, under the supervision of the Ministry of Labour (MOL). An evacuation zone had been established around the crane so residents were kept away from their homes for days.

“And, of course, it’s a difficult time because it’s at Christmas and they’re sitting there looking at their homes and they know the front window’s broken and the power’s off and their Christmas presents are there and they want in,” Chaput said.

B Y LYLE QUAN Fire Chief, Waterloo, Ont.

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Leadership beyond the fire service

eaders come in all shapes and sizes and exist at all levels within an organization. When I want to learn more about how to be a good leader, I look beyond the fire service.

Don’t get me wrong; we have amazing leaders in the fire service and I have seen many new faces appear on the horizon, which tells me that the fire service is in good hands.

On this line of thought, the two books I am going to introduce are written from two different viewpoints, yet they share many similarities. The first is by the captain of a nuclear submarine who is trying to develop his people by breaking down old habits and creating some new synergies. In the second book, we learn from three leadership consultants who present a very interesting way of looking at the groups (or tribes, as they say) of people with whom we work.

In Turn the Ship Around: How to Create Leadership at Every Level, author L. David Marquet, a retired captain with the U.S. navy, describes an instance in which he attempted to take his underachieving submariners and transform them into a highly efficient team with a common goal.

A very interesting quote in the book that really caught my attention is from Albert Einstein: “The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” In other words if you are not willing to break out of the box in which you find yourself, then you are not going to be able to find the new path that you and your team need to take to find excellence.

The author ultimately gave control to his sailors (which is not the norm in the navy), and in doing so, he increased the team’s competence because each member became engaged in the team’s successes or failures. Marquet discusses such points as starting from the beginning and rebuilding, which, in some cases, is what it takes to lead the team you want.

captain in Turn the Ship Around started with a team/tribe that seemed to be stuck in the bottom levels of a five-level structure. The captain took that team and elevated it to a very respectable Level Four, which is where most successful organizations exist today. Very few achieve the fifth level, as this is where only the top-achieving organizations find themselves. But don’t fret – most of us are sitting at around Level Three. To give you an idea of what each level is:

• Level One – At this stage, most people use terms such as “life sucks,” and they act accordingly. People at this level can be despairingly hostile, almost taking on a gang mentality.

• Level Two – We are now at the “my life sucks” level; people are somewhat apathetic, and feel that they are victims of circumstance and that there is no way out. Unfortunately, this accounts for 25 per cent of workplace cultures.

• Level Three – Forty-eight per cent of professionals in the United States are at this stage. At this level you hear comments such as “I’m great.” This is the zone of personal accomplishment, but also where the employee feels they are putting in more than they are getting out of the organization. . . sound familiar?

Starting from the beginning and rebuilding, in some cases, is what it takes to lead the team you want. ‘‘ ’’

In the second book, Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization, authors Dave Logan, John King and Halee Fischer-Wright explain how we all appear to work in tribes, and that each of these tribes exists at different levels of efficiency.

I found this book very interesting because it helped to clarify how the

Lyle Quan is the fire chief of Waterloo Fire Rescue in Ontario. He has a business degree in emergency services and a degree in adult education. Lyle is an instructor for two Canadian universities and has worked with many departments in the areas of leadership, safety and risk management. E-mail Lyle at thequans@sympatico.ca and follow Lyle on Twitter at @LyleQuan

• Level Four – This is the stage at which you are dealing with people who are ready to take on greater challenges and feel like they are being supported. At this level, you hear comments such as “We’re great.” People feel a strong sense of tribal pride in what they are doing. This is where the future leaders come from.

• Level Five – “Life is great” at this level; true wonderment of what you and your organization have achieved and can achieve exists here. A key point here is that an organization and its people can move up and down within these levels. It’s all about understanding how each level can be identified in relation to the actions and words of your people.

Turn The Ship Around, by L. David Marquet (2012), is published by Greenleaf Book Group, and Tribal Leadership, by Dave Logan, John King and Halee Fischer-Wright (2008), is published by Harper Business. Both books can be purchased through Chapters and Amazon.ca.

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B Y V INCE M AC K EN z IE Fire Chief Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L.

iProfessional firefighters who happen to volunteer

have a couple of pet peeves when it comes to the designation of Canadian fire services as professional or volunteer. This country has great fire services – both career and volunteer – with larger cities and towns employing career services while the rural and suburban sections of Canada have volunteer departments or combinations of both.

I have been in seven provinces in the last 12 months to various fire-service functions. During those travels, my peeves were roused a few times, causing me to engage colleagues in some discussions.

One pet peeve surfaces when I hear firefighters refer to those in the career service as professional firefighters, as if volunteer fire departments are not professional. I am mystified by the way the professional-firefighter label gets thrown around. I guess it is a matter of context, but the professional label is often used in a somewhat condescending way toward volunteers.

One is professional, in my view, by virtue of dedicating oneself to a profession with training and good ethics. The dictionary defines professional as “Learning the skills and demonstrating proficiency in tasks; conforming to standards of a skill; being qualified and experienced in a work environment; performing a job to high standards.” There are references to jobs that are paid, but the majority of definitions don’t stop there or reference payment as the only qualifier to the term professional.

Just receiving a paycheque for a job does not make any person a professional. I believe that only when a person performs in a manner that is conducive to education, training and proficiency in a task does he or she earn the label professional. I have met many volunteer firefighters who are true professionals in their communities and they receive no compensation for the competent work for which they have extensively and diligently trained. Those firefighters do a professional service for their respective departments and communities. In my view, that is the major qualifier for being called a professional, and that designation is achievable for both career and volunteer firefighters.

than statements that reference volunteer firefighters as unprofessional. Often, the fires that volunteers fight are very tough, large-scale situations that would be difficult to control, even with the resources of large fire departments. Still, we never find ourselves in a position to say we can’t do a professional job because we are only volunteers. Doing a professional job requires training and experience in which all volunteers diligently and regularly engage.

Volunteer firefighters are professionals. We must all remember that the demands of a firefighter’s knowledge and training must be equivalent across any type of fire department. The severity or risk related to a fire doesn’t change because it occurs in a small town or a big city. The fire still requires the same amount of professional skill to tackle the job. There is no such thing as a volunteer or a career fire.

I am not looking to draw lines, or set boundaries or labels. I believe that we as a fire service have a collective responsibility to work professionally, hold ourselves to professional standards and put forth a professional effort for the people we serve – whether as career, composite or volunteer firefighters.

I was recently at a department in rural Alberta. The department

The severity or risk related to a fire doesn’t change because it occurs in a small town or a big city. ‘‘ ’’

My second pet peeve is volunteer firefighters who themselves say, “I am only a volunteer,” in an effort to lower the expectations placed on them. This phrase is usually spoken when the firefighter does not want to acknowledge the tasks and duties at hand. Nothing cuts me deeper

Vince MacKenzie is the fire chief in Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L. He is the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Service and a director of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. E-mail him at firechief@grandfallswindsor.com and follow him on Twitter at @FirechiefVince

responds to about 400 calls a year with only about 20 members – all of them volunteers, with no career staff and each doing a professional job. There are many departments across Canada doing the same.

I have also had discussions with career firefighters who have admitted that volunteer firefighters in larger towns actually respond to more calls in their careers than the career firefighters do, because volunteers are dispatched to every call in their communities whereas career firefighters on certain shifts or working at a certain stations may see little action.

Many volunteer firefighters in large communities train as hard and respond to as many calls as their career colleagues. Some people may not consider the volunteers professional, but to me they are as professional as they come. Citizens, in times of dire need, do not care if the firefighter is paid or volunteer; they just need a professional to help.

B Y T IMOTHY P LEY Fire Chief Port Alberni, B.C.

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Building bridges with local leaders

any chiefs feel caught between opposing forces: on one side are fiscal pressures, including the conflict of downward pressure on budgets versus increasing service delivery costs; on the other side is the demand for sustained or increased delivery of fire-protection services. These demands are causing fire-service leaders to look for innovative ways to continue to provide fire-protection services.

The Fire Chiefs’ Association of BC (FCABC) responded recently to the needs of its members managing career fire departments by hosting a one-day seminar in Kelowna for career-sector fire chiefs and their chief administrative officers. The seminar, called Fire Services Leading Practices: CAOs and Fire Chiefs Take the Lead, included discussions of emerging trends, challenges and opportunities, and the introduction of best practices for consideration.

An important part of providing fire-protection services in the career sector is the influence of, and potential for partnering with, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). The British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Association (BCPFFA) co-ordinates the bargaining and actions of IAFF locals. In the interest of taking input from all critical stakeholders, the BCPFFA was invited to attend the seminar. BCPFFA president Michael Hurley and IAFF 6th District vice-president Lorne West attended. This provided an opportunity for both union representatives to meet and talk with fire chiefs and CAOs, and also ensured that IAFF locals would receive a balanced review of the seminar.

One of the most positive outcomes of the seminar was the interaction between fire chiefs and their CAOs. Simon Grypma, fire chief for the City of Nelson, said, “Not only is this a great opportunity for my CAO to better understand the challenges that I face as a fire chief, but the seminar also provided an opportunity for my CAO and me to spend some team-building time together.”

in fire. Saunders, a provocative speaker, presented a review of the collective-agreement bargaining landscape and summarized 10 emerging issues of which local governments should be aware.

• Chief Len Garis of Surrey Fire Services, a fire-service leader in terms of mining data to identify trends. Garis introduced compelling evidence that the fire service needs to reinvent itself.

• Dave Stuart, CAO, District of North Vancouver, and representing the Local Government Management Association of British Columbia. Stuart relayed to fire chiefs in the audience the general perspective of CAOs with regard to fire. Stuart’s advice to fire chiefs included the fact that they should be cognizant of politics, but not make operational decisions based on politics.

• Chief John McKearney reviewed the progress made to date on a number of initiatives within Vancouver Fire Rescue to better serve citizens. McKearney demonstrated the concept of adding value to stakeholders using existing resources.

By all accounts the seminar was a success. Participants left with a fuller awareness of the current and emerging issues, a better understanding of the different perspectives of CAOs and fire chiefs, the

One of the most positive outcomes of the seminar was the interaction between fire chiefs and their CAOs.

Grypma’s comments were echoed by others. Many fire chiefs appreciated the opportunity to have the undivided attention of their CAOs for an entire day, not only to strengthen their relationships, but also so that their CAOs could develop a better understanding of the issues involved in providing fire-protection services.

Among the seminar’s featured speakers were the following:

• John Saunders of Hicks Morley, a labour lawyer, who specializes

Timothy Pley is the fire chief for the City of Port Alberni, in British Columbia, and the president of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of British Columbia. E-mail Tim at timothy_pley@portalberni.ca and follow him on Twitter at @PleyTim

basis of a leadership network that includes CAOs, fire chiefs and union leaders, and some ideas for innovative change. In addition, a stronger working relationship was forged between many fire chiefs and their CAOs, as well as between the FCABC and the Local Government Management Association of British Columbia. The trust between the FCABC and the BCPFFA was also strengthened.

Leading Practices demonstrated that taking the time to look at issues is important, and that critical stakeholders need to be involved. As this column was being written, the FCABC was considering hosting seminars in each of five zones across the province for CAOs and fire chiefs who work primarily with volunteer firefighters to address issues specific to that sector. The first of those regional seminars was scheduled in Creston on Jan. 24. The second is tentatively scheduled to coincide with an FCABC meeting in Prince George on March 1 and 2.

fostering a culture of situational awareness

How fire-service traditions impact safe practices among firefighters

BY MARTHA DOW, LeN GARIS and LARRY THOMAS

Situational awareness is a dynamic process characterized by fluidity, rapidly changing circumstances, peril and high stress. In research, it has been described as “being aware of everything that’s happening and could happen during your initial arrival on scene, initial and ongoing size-up, operational period, and overhaul and rehab period.”

despite ongoing improvements in fire rates and public safety, North American trends show injuries and deaths among firefighters are on the rise. A new study suggests that a greater focus on situational awareness –the ability to understand the environment, predict future problems and act effectively in a high-risk situation – may be the key to reversing this trend.

Reframing Situational Awareness within the Fire Service Culture, which was published in September by the University of the

Fraser Valley, examined the literature related to situational awareness (SA) with the goal of understanding how the fire service might improve the SA of its members.

In essence, the study indicates that the fire service must understand the nature of SA and address some of the core aspects of its culture in order to create an environment in which SA can be developed.

“Our purpose with this study was to take what we’ve learned from others about situational awareness and find a way to operationalize it,” said Len Garis, fire chief in Surrey, B.C.

“We realized it was important to tailor what we learned to our own organization’s beliefs, experiences, traditions and culture. Each organization’s experience with situational awareness will be unique.”

■ SA AND DECISION MAkING

SA is widely cited as a critical factor in preventing firefighter injuries and deaths during high-risk events, including close calls.

In the firefighting context, SA is a dynamic process characterized by fluidity, rapidly changing circumstances, peril and high stress. Situational awareness has been described in research as “being aware of everything that’s happening and could happen during your initial arrival on scene, initial and ongoing size-up, operational period, and overhaul and rehab period.”

At play are individual experience and skill level, and team-based inputs, including complementary communication and widely understood rules and responsibilities that are based on past experiences. Some of the key factors viewed as affecting SA include communication processes, continual size-up and auditory distractions.

As the fire service moves to develop training designed to enhance firefighters’ situational awareness, research indicates it must provide for fires that are increasing in complexity and speed, unexpected situations, and continually evolving scenarios, given that static training does not enhance SA. Further, providing realistic scenarios is critical for trainees to retain the lessons learned.

■ FIRE-SERVICE

CULTURE

While the entire fire service cannot be painted with the same brush, some aspects of fire-service culture are universal. Some research suggests a relationship between some of the overarching causes of injuries and deaths and the fire-service culture; in other words, some fire-service traditions or aspects of the culture, far from developing SA, can have the exact opposite effect.

A high threshold of risk is built into the fire-service culture, reinforced both through a positive public image and through the service’s own traditions and member socialization. As an example, Garis noted that respecting leaders is inherent to the fire service. “This may result in someone not challenging leadership if they don’t think something’s safe, and the result could be catastrophic.”

The fire service needs to strengthen those policies and procedures that support safety in relation to building and maintaining SA, sound decision making and grounded risk/gain assessment. However, these discussions can be undermined by a perception that common sense and experience are more valuable than technical training.

■

HYpER-MASCULINE ORIENTATION

The combination of being both a male-dominated and inherently dangerous field can lead to a culture in which certain risks are accepted as normal. Research indicates that traditionally, a firefighter’s selfworth comes from a combination of physical, technical and emotional competence, and that manual labour is valued over mental labour.

While a can-do attitude is essential for the tasks facing firefighters, it can also result in overconfidence in the safety of a given strategy.

■ HERO ORIENTATION

A key challenge to modernizing the fire-service culture, some argue, is to replace the hero orientation with one that is safety-centric. Conversely, it could be argued that extreme individual efforts and heroics are required amid a reality of limited resources and compromised roles, functions, operational steps and safeguards.

Research suggests the socialization of firefighters as heroes can result in greater risk-taking behaviour while feeding an expectation of that behaviour from the public. This socialization is critical to the recruitment, training and integration of new members.

■ VETERAN-CENTRIC MILIEU

The fire-service culture is shaped by a paramilitary and hierarchical structure and an emphasis on experience, which, in some cases, equates experience to expertise. This can affect SA during high-risk events in which the most experienced members – typically, those in command – may be unwilling to relinquish their influence even during situations in which they have no special knowledge or insight.

In this kind of environment, how do firefighters with less experience interrupt a flawed chain of command? Some research suggests that in moments of crisis leaders may place a greater emphasis on questioning and enabling members’ interpretations, and less on directing and controlling. Researchers Elizabeth Minei and Ryan Bisel, in their 2013 paper Negotiating the Meaning of Team Expertise: A Firefighter Team’s Epistemic Denial, proposed that teams be trained to recognize this dynamic in order to affirm the value of multiple perspectives from members and to suppress team tendencies to simplify decision making.

“We can learn something from high-level military organizations, like the British Special Air Service and the U.S. Navy SEALs, which create strategies to predict behaviour before they go into high-stress situations,” said Deputy Chief Larry Thomas of Surrey. “There is also value in after-action briefs following high-risk incidents, to help build our experience and knowledge about how we operate under stress.”

While it is impossible to eliminate the unknowns present during emergencies, what is needed is a leadership structure and personnel who are highly and reliably skilled at navigating these unknowns.

It is important that the implications of the fire-service culture on safety be fully considered in the discussion about situational awareness within the fire service. Although extensive research links a safety culture with reduced injuries, a persistent incongruence persists in the fire service between the discussions about safety and the actual practice that relates to elements of its culture.

Further exploration of SA within the context of the fire service should consider the concepts of mindfulness (experiencing a given situation in a non-judgmental way) and heedless interrelating (when people who work together in dangerous contexts can make sense of their environment through communication while keeping in mind the potentially dangerous unintended consequences of their actions).

“We now have a greater understanding of the problem and some of its components,” Garis said. “The next step is to commission more work to explore how we can embed what we’ve learned into our members’ training, education and experiences.”

To read the full report, go to the reports and publications section at www.ufv.ca/cjsr.

Dr. Martha Dow is a faculty member in the Department of Social, Cultural and Media Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley.

Len Garis is the fire chief for the City of Surrey, B.C., a past president of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of BC and an adjunct professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley. Contact him at len.garis@ufv.ca

Larry Thomas is a deputy fire chief for the City of Surrey, with 24 years’ experience and is the manager for training with a background in science from Simon Fraser University.

B Y TOM BREMNER Fire Chief, Salt Spring Island, B.C.

mCHANGEagent

A national voice that Ottawa can hear

any of us have been around for decades and have experienced the best and worst of times in Canada’s fire services. Things happen for a reason, in cycles, and opportunity comes around every so often. Hence the positive and growing vision, actions and opportunities that have been happening for a decade or so since the almost fatal collapse of our Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC). Thank goodness for the leaders who battled, created a vision, took on the naysayers and challenged the association’s huge debt. Those of you who helped to achieve this know who you are, and we who now carry the responsibility and honour are very fortunate you did this for us.

There is no hiding the fact that we do not all play well together at times. However, in the last several years, I have seen more enthusiasm and energy in this organization than in the past, which, I believe is partly a result of the numerous new partnerships the CAFC has forged with provincial associations and other industry stakeholders. We all know it is easy to make excuses and point blame at others; we are a large country with an enormous number of fire services, all with talented members and endless challenges in these changing times. The value of and need for a positive national leadership organization is critical.

To miss an opportunity to be involved in a creative and positive process with such strong and growing credibility would be tragic. For those who have not taken the time to connect with the CAFC, take a moment to visit the website (cafc.ca) and / or connect with a CAFC member to discuss both the changes occurring in the fire service and the role of the association in these transitions and the many new opportunities and visions that the CAFC supports. This service, our leaders, our firefighters and even our communities need to value our communication network and the fact that through our national association, we talk and work honestly and collectively. There is no doubt that we all have differences – which in many cases is a good thing – but our differences help us understand each other and support the need for colleagues and partners.

example for each chief officer in Canada. The old idea that the CAFC deals only with the bigger issues and larger community items is false. The CAFC has become far more aware and focused on national items of concern that affect all of us. Those smaller and local items are for you to deal with at your local level. The ability to communicate and connect across this great nation is so much easier than ever before. Moving your service into the modern age is a huge feat, as it is for most of us due to years of lagging behind. The CAFC provides opportunities, communication, vision and leadership to help you improve and turn things around. Doing things by and for yourself must stop, and in many cases, already has. Our young firefighters – who will be our future leaders –need support, encouragement, learning tools and positive examples of leadership from us on how and where they can gain wisdom, courage, strength and enhanced leadership abilities. Not many of us are born leaders; those who are, are very fortunate. I know only a few of those folks and even many of them realize they need help and partners.

Inexperienced officers who might not immediately realize the role that politics plays both externally and internally within our fire services will wake up quickly to this reality. The CAFC is the organization to

The CAFC has become far more aware and focused on national items of concern that affect all of us. ‘‘ ’’

To be a leader today is totally different than it was a decade ago. Media, contacts, partners, respect and trust (to name just a few components) are important to each one of us and to our service outcomes. To think you can be a positive leader from your own point of view with no contact with other leaders might not bring you the success that you, your firefighters and your community deserve. You have many options and the CAFC understands this and is working very hard to provide and lead by

Tom Bremner is the fire chief for Salt Spring Island, B.C. Contact him at tbremner@saltspringfire.com

speak for us, represent us and work on our behalf at the national level. Missing that opportunity and the dialogue that comes with belonging to this group of fire-service leaders would truly be a shame. For those naysayers who will never see the value of such a changed, positive growing organization, so be it. But for those who want to strengthen their skills, understanding and leadership, your opportunity is within reach. Those who do little or say little should not complain when things do not work out as they wanted; if you become involved and have your say via participation, we all benefit greatly through listening and then having more options from which to choose.

Thank you to the CAFC for hanging in there and now showing us the value and strength the organization brings to us and for Canadian fire services. New members are always welcome.

(Please see the CAFC section beginning on page 63.)

B Y R ICHARD G ASAWAY

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The motivation to be safe

s you manoeuvre through life, you will undoubtedly run into some very motivated people. You may also observe people who seemingly lack motivation. What motivates the exceptional to high achievement? And why are the low achievers unmotivated? The latter question is one I get asked often by frustrated chiefs and officers.

Motivation is an internal drive that compels behaviour. A person can be motivated to do good or motivated to do evil. Someone can also be motivated to great accomplishments or motivated to do nothing. Motivated to do nothing? That’s right.

Even the decision to do nothing is one based on motivation. That seemingly lazy, unmotivated employee or co-worker who frustrates you is highly motivated. Sadly, that person, for whatever reason, is highly motivated to do nothing – or at least highly motivated to not do what you want him or her to do.

This leads us to a discussion of behaviour that is desirable and behaviour that is undesirable.

As it relates to first responders operating in emergency situations, behaviour can be classified into one of two categories: desired and undesired. Desired behaviour is that rooted in safety and best practices. Hopefully this behaviour is taught during basic training, reinforced during ongoing training, and promoted and encouraged during emergency responses. Undesired behaviour is rooted in unsafe actions and practices. Unfortunately, undesirable behaviour can also be taught during training or can develop over time as a result of drifting away from best practices during emergency responses.

It is the last of these four psychological principles that I want to address – the positive reinforcement of undesired behaviour. Supervisors who choose to take the easy route and fail to address situations in which subordinates perform unsafe acts that are inconsistent with best practices, shirk their responsibilities and obligations to the organization. When there is no accountability for undesired behaviour, it becomes acceptable behaviour.

Some supervisors feel their effectiveness is measured by their popularity. An effective supervisor does not, by the nature of the position, need to be adversarial. But the supervisor has a role to play and that role should first and foremost be ensuring the safety and well-being of subordinates. Accountability trumps popularity.

Peer pressure can be a powerful motivator. It can compel a member to perform best practices out of fear or desire – fear of being admonished (negative reinforcement) if the best practice is not performed or desire for approval from peers (positive reinforcement) when the best practice is performed.

Peers can have an adverse impact on motivation and performance as well. Firefighters are part of a tight-knit family, and acceptance and

That seemingly lazy, unmotivated employee or co-worker who frustrates you is highly motivated. ‘‘ ’’

Behaviour is encouraged or discouraged with reinforcement. Reinforcement can be positive – for example, providing something desirable or withholding something undesirable – or negative, such as withholding something desired or providing something undesired.

Behaviour, both positive and negative, is influenced by reinforcement, both positive and negative. Here are a few examples:

• Positive reinforcement of desired behaviour

• Negative reinforcement of undesired behaviour

• Positive reinforcement of undesired behaviour

• Negative reinforcement of desired behaviour

Dr. Richard B. Gasaway joined the fire service in 1979 and has worked for six emergency services agencies including serving as a career fire chief for 20 years. Gasaway’s doctoral research is focused on the neuroscience of decision making under stress and the barriers that impact situational awareness. Contact Gasaway at rich@richgasaway.com and follow him on Twitter at @SAMatters

approval is an important part of the social hierarchy. If the majority (or the vocal minority) of the peer group does not support a safety-related best practice, the consequences in the form of peer admonishment (negative reinforcement of the desired behaviour) can cause the individual to abandon best practices to conform.

Peer pressure can be especially strong for new members who want to fit in. I recently observed recruits participating in training at a military-style fire academy. The instructors were very regimented and everything had to be performed to best practices. During a discussion at lunch I asked the instructors what happens to the students after they graduate and get assigned to a company in the city. The response was telling: “Peer pressure will break them down and they’ll stop doing many of the best practices we teach within the first 30 days.”

B Y K EVIN F OSTER Fire Chief, Midland, Ont.

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Tradition versus stubbornness

ore than 296,000 results in one-quarter of a second; without a wholesome review but only a scan of the top-50 results, I am confident in saying that more than 90 per cent of the hits were fire-service related, with the balance being other paramilitary or military organizations. What was the query? “Years of tradition unimpeded by progress.” The fire service continues to use this phrase and others use it about the fire service.

Unfortunately the fire service perpetuates the use of this phrase, and, as the saying goes, perception is reality; if it is what we perceive and promulgate, then others will believe it.

Certainly, there are components of our business that have remained static over many years – such as water as a primary extinguishing agent –but there are many areas in which the fire service has been progressive.

Traditions are those beliefs, customs or activities that are handed from generation to generation and have special significance. So I ask, then, what special significance is necessary to establish a fire-service tradition? Departments need to determine the traditions for their members, embrace them and, most of all, tell new recruits why they are important and explain their significance. A badge-pinning ceremony for new recruits, the presentation of service awards, helmet presentations when members are promoted or retire can be traditions. Helping community members in a time of need is a tradition, not the manner in which we help them; the pumper or engine always being the first truck out of the station isn’t a tradition but rather an operational decision for effectiveness or efficiency and is subject to change.

There – I said the dreaded word. Change is and has been happening for the betterment of safety in our communities and for firefighters. Consider that in the last 25 years we have seen technological improvements (those are other words for change) in trucks, equipment, BA, and personal protective equipment, all for the protection of firefighters. Building and fire codes are reviewed regularly and are revised to include additional safety measures such as smoke alarms in sleeping rooms – a change that has been adopted in Newfoundland and Labrador – or increased fines and penalties for non-compliance, which is being proposed in Manitoba. Many of these changes have occurred

with little fire-service input, driven by others such as manufacturers and standards agencies. But what about organizational change?

Humans are naturally creatures of habit and typically do not embrace change. But it is imperative that the fire service adapt to the changes in and expectations of our communities. There are many examples of businesses that have struggled, restructured or, in fact, dissolved when they became complacent about their success and failed to keep on top of the changes impacting their industries. Only those operations that have been flexible and have adapted to their customers’ changing needs have survived.

We have a bias or preference for things as they exist, sometimes pro and sometimes con; therefore, significant organizational change must be managed in order for it to be successfully implemented and sustained. Change for the sake of change is not helpful or sustainable, no matter how much effort is put into it.

Change is a process that needs a champion. Be that champion. Begin with an analysis of opportunities for change; conduct an environmental scan of your community and your department. Do they complement each other? As your community has grown and the

Don’t allow traditions to encumber growth, development and changes that will better protect our communities. ‘‘ ’’

demographics have changed, new buildings have been built, new building materials have been used, built-up areas have been expanded and new risks have developed. Has your department kept pace, or do you do the things the same way you did 25 years ago? Do you continue to focus most of your department’s energy on suppression and rescue? It is time to put equal or greater emphasis on public education and code enforcement.

Kevin Foster is in his 25th year in the fire service, having begun as a volunteer firefighter in East Gwillimbury in 1987. Foster was appointed to his current position as the chief with the Midland Fire Department in November 2001. Foster is a past president of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. Contact him at kfoster@midland.ca and follow him on twitter at @midlanddfsem

There are many different change models; select one that best suits you and can be applied to help facilitate the change you desire. Don’t allow traditions to encumber growth, development and changes that will better protect our communities.

Years of tradition need not impede progress; maintain traditions but change the bias among your members toward doing things a certain way just because that’s the way things have always been done.

TRAINER’Scorner

A hands-on training review

By ED BROUWER

the lessons that we learn in life help us to develop and to grow, and often become the foundation for good decision making. That is why I push for hands-on training. An old Chinese proverb says, “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”

I have come to understand that to be an effective training officer one must be committed to continued learning. We never know it all. With that in mind, I’d like to share a training experience from our last practice night.

My objective was to complete an assessment of our last year of training. However, rather than create a 60-question exam, I designed a unique hands-on skills test. The first thing we did was divide into four, four-member crews. Each crew was made up equally of veterans and rookies. The evening consisted of four sets of three-question exams and four skills tests. The following is an excerpt of the instructions we handed out to each crew.

Answer the questions on review sheet 1. When done, present them to the training officer. If you are 100 per cent correct, he will hand you an activity envelope.

When you receive an activity envelope, open it and follow the instructions.

When you successfully complete the activity, the training officer will give you review sheet 2.

We followed this same pattern four times. The last instruction was, When you successfully complete activity 4 sit in a straight row according to your years of service.

The following are the questions we used, but I would suggest that you customize them to suit your training program. Some questions were certainly easier than others, but the key was to get the crews working together as a team.

■ REVIEW SHEET 1

1. Ther e are at least eight factors that limit the duration of air supply. List four.

2. List five war ning signs of backdraft that you might see from outside a building.

3. Define the ter m flashover.

■ REVIEW SHEET 2

1. Describe what the following smoke r eadings signify:

a. Black, thick, fast

b. Black, thin, fast

c. White, with speed

For the communication activity, prepare a triangle, a square, an X and a circle on the floor using duct tape. One firefighter acts as an incident commander, guiding his or her crew through the exercise.

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c. Plastic

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e. Magnesium

3. Name two types of attack methods for a vehicle fir e.

■ REVIEW SHEET 3

1. Name six things that make up our arrival report to dispatch.

2. One cubic foot of water equals how many cubic feet of steam?

Training night activities can also include review sheets for items that can’t be practised. For example, one review sheet can ask firefighters to describe what fast, white smoke might signify on the fire ground.

3. Name and give a brief description of the stages of fire growth.

■ REVIEW SHEET 4

1. What ar e the three essential elements of combustion?

2. Materials are found in one of three forms or states. Name them.

3. What ar e three modes of heat transfer?

The crews were not allowed to move on to the next phase until the questions were answered 100 per cent correctly. When a team handed in a review sheet, I did not indicate which of the questions was wrong, if any; I simply said, “No, that’s not correct.” The crew would then go back to the drawing board. It was encouraging to see members brainstorming; I had told them to think outside the box and use the tools we had given them over this past year. At first firefighters didn’t catch on, but then one asked if they could use the cheat cards kept on the visor. I replied, “You bet.” Then there was a mad dash as firefighters ran to get the smoke reading and arrival report cards we had placed in each apparatus.

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get the job done. Our ability to retain information is limited, so why not make it easier if we can?

As each crew completed the review sheets, I offered them a choice of one of four envelopes. Inside each envelope, I had placed instructions for a particular skill test.

The following are the four skill tests we used, but again, customize the ideas to work for you.

■ ACTIVITY 1

PPE: All members don their PPE. Once you are satisfied with your results, present yourselves to the TO for inspection.

■ ACTIVITY 2

Ventilation: Set up for a ventilation operation at the front door of the fire hall.

Once you are satisfied with your results, call the training officer using the radio for an inspection.

■ ACTIVITY 3

Entry team: Set up for the search and rescue of a smoke-filled apartment on the second floor of the fire hall. Once you are satisfied with your results, call for an inspection by the training officer.

■ ACTIVITY 4

Communication: Choose one crew member to be the incident commander. He or she takes the sealed envelope and a radio into the engine bay. The remaining members will don complete PPE with BA. They will stage at the top of the stairs in the fire hall.

Inside the envelope, the incident commander finds the following instructions: Use your radio to give directions to your crew members. They will find these patterns (triangle, square, X and circle) made with duct tape on the floor. There will also be two chairs nearby – your crew must place the chairs on the triangle and on the X in order

to pass. When you think you have it, radio the training officer for an inspection. Good luck.

I was quite impressed with the enthusiasm each crew showed. All in all, it was a great night. An interesting byproduct of this practice was the development of relationships as crews worked together, helping each other through each phase.

As always, train like their lives depend on it, because they do.

Ed Brouwer is the chief instructor for Canwest Fire in Osoyoos, B.C., and Greenwood Fire and Rescue. The 24-year veteran of the fire service is also a fire warden with the B.C. Ministry of Forests, a wildland urban interface fire-suppression instructor/evaluator and an ordained disaster-response chaplain. Contact Ed at ebrouwer@canwestfire.org

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Resurrecting true salvage operations

BY BRAD pATTON

salvage was at one time a very important part of our training and a great deal of time and effort was spent learning how to salvage effectively. Then, salvage became part of salvage and overhaul. It was at about this time that salvage began to take on a less-than-important role in what we do as incident commanders and firefighters.

Today, salvage seems to be something we often do after the fire is extinguished; we walk though the building and see if there is anything that remains that had a dollar value or an emotional value that we can carry out or tarp over and say, “Look, we saved something.”

I know today there is an incredible amount of training to do – more so than when I started in the fire service 30-plus years ago – and only so much time in the day to do it. Fires are now hotter and move faster than ever before. Buildings are built to be disposable and can collapse very quickly under fire conditions. We now spend so much of our time going to such a variety of different emergencies it is impossible to train on everything, whether you are full time, part time or volunteer. We concentrate our training on the health-and-safety issues of our service. Our No. 1 priority is to save lives but we still have a duty to save buildings and property.

On Saturday, Nov. 16, Centre Wellington Fire & Rescue responded to a commercial structure fire. I was the first to arrive on scene. After a quick size-up I reported back to dispatch that we had a large, commercial trucking repair and dispatch facility: approximately 22,000 square feet, single-storey, built in an H configuration. The building was a wooden structure, metal-clad inside and outside except for the office area. There was heavy brown smoke showing from the roof.

This fire was an automatic two-station

Ontario responded to a fire at a commercial truck repair facility, it was determined that operations would be defensive. However, firefighters were able to remove much of the company’s equipment, reducing the losses and enabling the company to resume its operations earlier than it could have otherwise.

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• 4 full-time staff – administrative assistant, chief training officer/public education officer, district chief/fire prevention officer, fire chief – plus a county-wide training officer

• At full strength, 60 volunteer/paid on-call officers and firefighters

• 2 pumpers, 1 aerial, 1 large wildland pumper, 2 heavy rescues, two 2,500-gallon tankers, 2 support 4x4 pickups, 3 rapid inflatable boats, 1 Argo ATV and 3 staff vehicles

response for us, giving me two pumps, two heavy rescues and one aerial. I also requested our additional pumper and support unit. Then I called mutual aid for three additional pumpers from surrounding fire departments and the regular support services.

Fire crews first entered one of the long sections of the building with the intent of

making it to the connecting hallway in the centre area of the H-shaped building. The plan was to cut off the fire from the rest of the building. However, conditions in the building quickly started to deteriorate. We also had the added dangers of low visibility and deep repair pits in the floor of the structure, which were used by mechanics to work underneath the transport trucks.

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That’s when one of our captains came up to me and said, “Before the fire overruns the office space, should we start getting things out of the building like computers and servers?” I really wish this had been my idea but wasn’t; this is why we work as a team.

So, we established another sector and sent Salvage Team 1 into the building. In about 15 minutes there was a huge pile of computers, servers, file cabinets, binders and the like on the side lawn. I’m not sure if it was one of the owners or an employee who came up to me and stood there looking at the pile of “salvaged” items and said, “Sir, you might of lost this building but you sure saved our business. With an office trailer and a few good IT people, we can be back in service tomorrow.”

We also managed to pull out a couple of the large trucks – which cost about $250,000 or so apiece – from the repair garage, and tow all the employee vehicles that were parked along one side of the building away from the fire: more salvage, more great work done by the firefighters.

We all know businesses should have recovery plans to ensure business continuity for when things go bad, but often they don’t. This company has about 150 tractor trailers working all over North America. There is payroll to do, trucks to locate, deliveries and the pickups to be made. Businesses today have a lot of essential information that is stored as data that must be protected or salvaged whenever possible.

■ LESSON LEARNED

• Buildings ar e disposable, local businesses are not.

• Mor e thought is needed in saving data stored on computers and servers.

• We need to carry more wire cutters on the trucks so firefighters can go into buildings and start cutting cables and bring out the hardware quicker.

In my opinion, salvage needs to be at the forefront of our action plans and not an afterthought.

Brad Patton started his career in the Township of Flamborough in Ontario in 1983 as a volunteer firefighter. He became a full-time fire prevention officer in 1991 and a deputy chief in 1997. After amalgamating with the Hamilton Fire Department in 2000, he held the position of assistant chief of training, before being reassigned as east command in 2001. In 2003, he became the fire chief for the Centre Wellington Volunteer Fire Rescue Department where he presently works. He has obtained fire protection and fire prevention diplomas from the Ontario Fire College. He is also working toward his municipal administration diploma, his certified municipal manager (CMM III) designation, and a public administration course at Ryerson University.

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Flat-roof ventilation – part 1

By MARk VAN DER FEYST

flat roofs are commonly found on commercial, industrial and office buildings. No matter the size of town or type of community that you protect, there will be a flat roof somewhere within your jurisdiction.

A flat roof comprises layers of materials formed together to make a solid surface. A layer of decking material sits directly on top of the steel or wood joists. The decking material can be corrugated metal pan, plywood sheets, or concrete slabs. This provides the structural integrity of the roof.

When concrete slabs are used as the decking material, ventilation tactics may need to change. The time it takes for firefighters to cut a hole in the concrete will outweigh the benefits of vertical ventilation. There is also the danger of a cut slab of concrete falling inside the building and onto unaware firefighters. There would be no practical way to avoid these dangers, except for not cutting concrete. In the case of concrete decking, a different approach needs to be taken in order to quickly and effectively ventilate the structure.

The metal corrugated pan is the most common type of material used for decking. It is lightweight, quick to install and repair, and relatively inexpensive. For firefighting operations, cutting through a corrugated metal pan is not very challenging when the proper tools are used. A rotary saw is the best tool to use for making this type of roof cut. (See the November and December issues of Back to Basics for a detailed look at the rotary saw.)

On top of the decking material will be a vapour barrier, followed by insulation and then a waterproofing layer. The waterproofing layer can come in many different styles, including tar and gravel, asphalt water membranes, water membrane and rocks, or aluminum.

Getting to the roof is the next challenge. Use either a ground ladder or an aerial ladder. Since the roof is flat, a roof ladder will become a tripping hazard as it lies on the roof doing nothing.

The roof ladder may, however, be used to provide an easier access path from the aerial tip or platform down to the roof. There may be a gap created from the rooftop to the aerial ladder tip due to a parapet wall or the angle of the ladder going up to the roof. This gap may be between one and two metres (three to six feet). A roof ladder will help to bridge the gap by resting against the aerial ladder or platform tip and down to the roof (see photos 1 and 2).

Once you have made it to the roof, be sure to sound it for structural integrity. Do not step off of the ladder and onto the roof without testing it first. This is where your hand tool, such as a pike pole or a roof hook, will serve its intended purpose.

Photo 1: Be cautious when disembarking from the platform ladder onto the roof, as there may be a gap between the ladder and the roof’s edge. If there is a wide gap between the roof and the platform, use a roof ladder to bridge the gap and safely access the roof.

Photo 2: Before stepping off of the ladder, be sure to sound the roof for structural integrity. Sound the space in front of you with a pike pole or roof hook, and continue sounding as you move around the roof.

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Photo by m ar K van der Feyst

The decision to go to the roof should be based on the conditions found upon arrival, and should not be a default fire-ground operation. Sizing up the fire conditions and the impact of items often found on top of the roof, such as

water

will

Continue checking for structural integrity as you navigate around the roof. Sound the roof in front of you with the pike pole or roof hook as you walk toward the area that you are going to cut.

If possible, walk along the sides of the roof as this is where there is likely an increase in structural support; this is also a good area from which to escape should the roof start to fail. You can see an example of the safety that this area provides in the accompanying video from Statter911.com (see the video at www. firefightingincanada.com). The video, taken in Dearborn, Mich., on March 29, 2012, shows three firefighters attempting to ventilate the roof of the building when it suddenly caves in. The parapet wall became an area of refuge and escape for those three firefighters. Not all ventilation holes will be made near the edge of the roof – sometimes they will be made in the middle. Careful attention must be paid to the conditions of the roof and the fire as the task is unfolding.

Which brings up another point of contention: do we need to go to the roof in the first place? Knowing that many roofs are now built with lightweight construction materials and knowing the associated failure times of these lightweight materials, many fire departments are apprehensive about the practice of vertical ventilation, especially on flat roofs. The fire load and fuel that rests beneath a flat roof is one of the main reasons this practice is being abandoned. In the video, the fire is at a commercial dry cleaner. Numerous cleaning chemicals used in the dry cleaning process contributed to the massive fuel load inside – not to mention all the

clothing, machinery and other contents.

The decision to go to the roof is going to be based on the conditions found upon arrival. Going onto the roof should not be a default fire-ground operation. Sizing up the fire conditions, the amount of smoke pushing out, and the volume and colour of the smoke, will help commanders decide whether firefighters should ventilate from the roof.

Another area of concern is the other items found on top of the roof. Besides the usual items such as HVAC units, skylights and water tanks, items such as solar panels and rooftop gardens are becoming more common and are of concern because they create access problems for firefighters and put additional weight on the roof. There is more information on these types of roof-top obstructions at greenmaltese.com. Developed by Lt. John Shafer from Greencastle, Ind., the site is devoted to the green side of firefighting issues.

Next month, we will explore how to make a variety of flat roof cuts for ventilation purposes.

Mark van der Feyst is a 15-year veteran of the fire service. He works for the City of Woodstock Fire Department in Ontario.

Mark instructs in Canada, the United States and India and is a local-level suppression instructor for the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and an instructor for the Justice Institute of B.C. E-mail Mark at Mark@ FireStarTraining.com

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understanding fire behaviour

The effect of oxygen on ventilation-limited fires in today’s highly combustible homes

By IAN BOLTON

Flames exiting a window are an indication that the fire is creating more ignitable gas-phase fuel than can be burned with available oxygen within the fire area and that it is ventilation-limited . Here, the fire gases leave the fire compartment and mix with the required air in order to burn.

the true impact of oxygen on fire growth and spread has long been understood by fire engineers. For decades, these engineers have known that when a fire develops in a room or structure, the fire will burn within one of two burning regimes; these two burning regimes are often referred to as fuel-limited or fuel-controlled, and ventilation-limited or ventilation-controlled. This important concept has only recently begun to find its way into fire-service vocabulary, training and operational con-

siderations, primarily because there has been a disconnect between the fire service and the research that can help it evolve.

Most firefighters are well aware of the fire-development curve represented by the red line on the graphic on page 48. Because this model is commonly introduced during basic firefighter recruit training, it is likely that it still represents most firefighters’ understanding of the way fires develop today.

Unfortunately, this curve depicts a fuel-limited fire that more accurately reflects the fire stages of a couch burning

in an open parking lot; it is not a fair representation of how fires develop when confined in structures. Fundamentally, fuel-limited fires are those in which the heat-release rate (the amount of energy released over time) of the fire is limited primarily by the chemical and physical characteristics of the available fuels. In most structure fires, it is only during incipient and early growth stages that fuel is the limiting factor in the development and spread of the fire.

During these early stages of fire development, fires often begin to become less affected by the characteristics of the available fuel and more affected by the limited air available within the fire compartment and the structure (see position 1 on graph). When this occurs, the fire’s growth is largely dictated by ventilation. It is at this time that the fire is said to have transitioned to ventilation-limited from fuel-limited.

“Ventilation-limited fires are more typical of the fires you are going to encounter on the streets today,” said Dan Madrzykowski, a fire-protection engineer in the fire research group of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in a presentation to firefighters at the 2013 IAFF Redmonds Symposium on occupational health and safety. Fires burning within this state will be drastically affected by any increase in ventilation to the fire. It should also be noted that ventilation within a building is always occurring: lack of ventilation does not mean lack of tactical ventilation performed by firefighters, but refers solely to the lack of air available for the developing fire.

In 1917, British scientist William Thornton discovered that the consumption of oxygen by a fire is directly related to the amount of energy created. Furthermore, it was found that regardless of what product may be burning, whether it is a piece of wood or a polyurethane sofa, for each kilogram of oxygen used for combustion, approximately 13.1 megajoules of heat energy is created. This concept allows us to make some basic calculations to determine how long it will take for any given room or structure to run out of the oxygen required for a fire to continue to develop. In a large living space measuring 2.5 metres by 6 metres by 12 metres in area, with a fire burning at a steady state of two megawatts, the oxygen would be depleted in about five minutes and 24 seconds if all windows and door were closed. This is, however, a considerable oversimplification, as fires begin to burn at a lower heat-release rate and grow until they are limited by oxygen, and as levels often fall below the 15 per cent required for fires to burn efficiently. Furthermore, there is often leakage through doors and windows that allows for some smoke and air exchange. Regardless, the impact of oxygen and the critical impact it has on fire production of thermal energy has long been misunderstood or somewhat dismissed by many firefighters.

■ TODAY’S VENTILATION-LIMITED TIMELINE

The highly combustible fuel loads found in homes today have changed the rate at which fires transition to ventilation-limited from fuel-limited. Underwriters Laboratories Firefighter Safety Research Institute (ULFSRI) has compared the difference in the time it takes for fire to become ventilation-limited in a home with older furniture made of natural products circa 1970s, and another home filled with modern, synthetic-based furniture. The results were staggering. The natural-material based furniture, referred to as legacy furnishings, reach ventilation-limited conditions 20 minutes after ignition. The modern fire reached ventilation-limited conditions in just five minutes. Furthermore, when tactical

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top : At a doorway, the existence of a mid-le vel neutral plane with air being drawn into the structure at a considerable velocity is a strong indicator that the fire is in need of more air to burn optimally and is ventilation-limited.

abo V e : This red line represents the fire-development curve of a fuel-limited fire, such as a couch burning in an open parking lot. Unfortunately, this model does not accurately represent how fires develop in confined structures.

ventilation tactics were introduced – opening the front door and removing a window – the time in which the two fires flashed over and reached the fully developed stage was also alarming: while fire in the legacy unit took eight minutes and 30 seconds to reach flashover, the fire in the modern setting did so in just two minutes and 15 seconds, demonstrating how much more quickly today’s fires react to oxygen.

NIST and ULFSRI tests have also shown that once a fire runs out of oxygen and becomes ventilation-limited, temperatures inside the structure start to decline rapidly (see position 2 on

graph) as the fire is in the decay stage and can no longer release sufficient thermal energy. When this occurs, the existing hot fire gases begin to contract in volume, which often results in the structure entering a state of negative pressure. Subsequently, previously visible smoke that may have been exiting from windows or other areas will stop, and the negative pressure created by the contracting fire gases will result in air being drawn into the structure via any available ventilation openings or gaps. Fire crews arriving on scene at this time may see no smoke showing, even though the structure is charged with hot, ignitable smoke.

It is common for crews to arrive on scene after a fire has transitioned into the ventilation-limited state. Even if a fire has self-vented and flames are showing out a window, it is highly likely the fire is still ventilation-limited. In these cases, flames are burning outside the fire compartment because there is not sufficient air inside to allow the fire gases to burn. Furthermore, the rest of the structure may also be full of hot fire gases that are unable to burn due to lack of oxygen. At this point, crews need to recognize the potential impact any further supply of air will have on the fire. As fire behaviour expert Chief Ed Hartin explains, “If a developing compartment fire becomes ventilation-controlled [limited] with the heat release rate limited by the oxygen available in the compartment, any increased ventilation at this point (see position 3 on graph), may cause the fire to quickly transition to the fully developed stage.” (See position 4 on graph.)

(For videos of ULFSRI and NIST test demonstrating these concepts, visit https://vimeo.com/80730910)

■ RECOGNIzING THE DANGER

In order for fire crews to make appropriate decisions on the fire ground, the prevailing fire condition must be recognized and understood. Identifying a fire that is ventilation-limited is critical

to safe and effective operations.

Some common signs and indicators of a fuel-limited fire are:

• An incipient or early growth fire

• High neutral plane (smoke layer)

• Better visibility

• Relatively low temperatures

Some common signs and indicators of a ventilation-limited fire are:

• Fire is beyond incipient stage

• Mid to low neutral plane (smoke layer)

• Poor visibility

• Flames exiting outside a window or door

• Air being drawn into the fire when a door is opened

• Increased temperatures, but will be declining if in decay stage

• All common backdraft indicators

■ TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Assumptions are generally bad. If crews assume a fire is fuel-limited upon arrival and makes inappropriate decisions, potentially negative results may occur. Assuming every working fire is ventilation-limited upon arrival is likely correct and will also improve firefighter safety as members will control available air to the fire until it will serve as a tactical advantage to do otherwise.

If no smoke is issuing from a structure upon arrival, the fire may be ventilation-limited and in decay stage as the structure is in a state negative pressure. For this reason, nothing showing upon

arrival . . . means nothing! A proper size-up is necessary to determine whether or not crews have a working fire.

The front door must be considered as ventilation. Doors provide access for fire crews to perform fire attack and search, but opening a door also allows fresh air in to feed a developing fire. Closing an open door to a house immediately upon arrival – until there is a tactical advantage to opening it – will help to control the heat-release rate of the fire. As well, in some situations, firefighters may want to consider door-control tactics while a fire crew advances a line in search of the fire.

For further information about ventilation-limited fires, and the impact of oxygen on fire conditions, visit http://ulfirefightersafety.com and view the various ULFSRI reports on horizontal and vertical ventilation.

Ian Bolton has been a student of the fire service for more than a decade. While working in Sydney, Australia, he was trained as a fire behaviour and tactical ventilation instructor and has received additional training in these areas through the Swedish Civil Contingency Agency in Revinge, Sweden. Currently, Ian is a firefighter and the lead fire behaviour instructor for the District of North Vancouver Fire Rescue Service. Ian also serves on a technical panel at Underwriters Laboratories Firefighter Safety Research Institute and is pursuing a fire science degree from Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Ore. Contact Ian at ian.bolton@firedynamics.ca

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By CHRIS DENNIS

before I delve into this first column of a new year, I want to thank every one of you for your support over the past year. The information sent to me, the questions I have received and the thanks many of you have expressed have all been greatly appreciated.

So, what to put on paper for the first issue of 2014? I could talk about preventive maintenance or safety features, or about repairing a fire pump, but I’ll save those topics for later in the year. I am going to talk about something that hit a little to close to home last year: an audit. Wikipedia describes an audit as “systematic and independent examination of data, statements, records, operations and performances (financial or otherwise) of an enterprise for a stated purpose.”

Fire Underwriters Survey conducted the audit for the Vaughan Fire & Rescue Services in Ontario in November 2013. Essentially, the audit was an information-gathering survey that would help our citizens get a better insurance rating from their insurance companies once the survey was documented and shared with those providers. I was not privy to all the information regarding other divisions within our department, but I received an e-mail from the fire chief with the date of the audit and an outline of what would be expected. I thought that if my mechanical division were to get a low score, bringing down the insurance rating for the taxpayers of Vaughan, not only would the fire chief be disappointed, but I would have some explaining to do to more than 280,000 people.

Full-time, composite or volunteer fire departments, with or without mechanical or apparatus divisions, should be prepared for an audit. Not only does an audit help save the taxpayers money but it also makes your fire department more efficient.

These items were addressed and examined:

• Pump test records for the last three to five years

• Aerial and platform test records for the last three to five years

• Mechanical officer development, recruitment, recruit training, ongoing training and professional development, as well qualifications of mechanics

• Record-management system

• Data-management system, specifically related to repairs and testing

• Mechanical division policies and procedures

• Out-of-service policies and procedures

• Apparatus-replacement schedule

• Repair shop staffing and work-order procedures

• Daily truck-check sheets

• Ground-ladder test records and work sheets

When preparing for an audit, look to NFPA standards for guidance. An audit can be useful in gathering information to make your department or division more efficient, though frequent testing should ensure there are no surprises.

• Hose-testing records and work sheets

• Pump-testing facility and work sheets

• Parts inventory

In addition, auditors toured our repair facility and examined the tools and equipment we use to repair and test the trucks. These tools must be up to date with safety standards and compatible with our apparatuses.

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Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) should test your fire pump each year. Operational pump testing should be done during every truck check. A certified pump operator will be able to notice when a gauge is not reading correctly just through training or fire-ground operations. The first line of defence in the mechanical division, besides preventive maintenance, is the firefighter. Know your apparatus and the equipment you use, and you will know when something does not feel right.

Use the ULC plate specifications when doing a pump test as these are the numbers the underwriters look for. Not all fire pumps built into apparatuses come with ULC plates. So, if your truck is not equipped with ULC plates, be sure you know what the pump is capable of doing. The builder can provide all of this

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This sample from a third-party test sheet offers an example of what to look for during annual aerial ladder checks. While qualified personnel from the department can complete some of these tests, having a third party perform the inspection ensures objectivity.

information. If your department bought a used truck, get the information off the fire pump itself or call the pump manufacturer and get the information guide.

■ AERIAL AND pLATFORM TEST RECORDS

A third party should complete aerial and platform tests. According to NFPA 1914, non-destructive tests, which are those that do not cause any damage to the item being tested, must be completed every five years. The standard also calls for annual tests, which are designed for fire department personnel to perform. Depending on the number of aerial- or platform-equipped apparatuses you have in your fleet, you may want to stagger the non-destructive testing across a three- to five-year timeline. This is cost-effective and good practice. The average non-destructive ladder test costs between $800 and $1,600, depending on the style of apparatus and the size of the platform. It takes between four and six hours per truck to perform this test, and the time frame can vary based on the style of apparatus, as well as the company you have hired to do the job.

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These are the results of a pump test performed at Vaughan Fire & Rescue Services. Auditors will want to see these test sheets to ensure that regular pump tests are being done.

■ DEVELOpMENT, RECRUITMENT AND ONGOING TRAINING

The auditors will examine the hiring criteria and the job description for a fire-truck repair technician, as well as the kind of mechanical training offered to staff once hired. The audit will also look at what resources are available to technicians, as well the certifications, licencing and qualifications that the technicians already have or are moving toward. It is important that you have a long-range plan in place for mechanical-technician training, whether it be through the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (www.evtcc.org), a program run through your local fire college, or a program you put together in-house or out of town. All of these things cost money and should be considered when putting together the year’s budget. If you use a local fleet-repair garage in your township or municipality, I recommend that its mechanics have some training specific to fire apparatuses so that they are better equipped to fix any problems. You wouldn’t take your new Ford car to the Toyota dealer for repairs unless Ford happened to have a factory-trained Ford technician on site.

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■ RECORD MANAGEMENT

Be sure all work performed on the truck – from simple light bulb changes to complex pump overhauls – is written on a shop work order on which the technician can make notes and sign off when he or she has completed the repair. All of this information can be transferred onto electronic copy; however, the original shop copy is what is most important. All this information can be kept in a file for the duration of the truck’s service. If you sell the truck to another fire department, it is recommended that you transfer the records to that department so its members know what kind of maintenance has been done to it.

■ REVIEW OF DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The auditors will want to see how the records are kept electronically as well as the outlines for performing the tests and recording their results. Take the annual safety inspection as an example: Where is the list of items to be checked kept? What items are on the list? Who put the list together and what format was used? You must also have written instructions for testing the pumps, nozzles and fire hoses.

■ AppARATUS-REpLACEMENT SCHEDULE

NFPA 1911 details the criteria for retirement and replacement of a fire truck, while NFPA 1912 outlines refurbishment guidelines. These two standards should be worked together. As an aside, if you can have money designated through a capital

Ground ladder test records should include notes about what repairs, if any, were required. These repairs should be completed prior to the ground ladder non-destructive test, which must be done every five years.

project to refurbish a fire truck, then you can make the truck last a bit longer and save the municipality money in two ways. First, if a refurbishment is completed at the 10-year mark instead of at 12 or 15 years, the truck will not be as badly abused. So when a truck becomes 15 or 20 years old, you might have already prevented a catastrophic failure through early refurbishment. Second, when it comes time to sell this truck, you will be able to ask more for it, earning the department more money toward the purchase of a new truck.

■ STAFFING AND WORk-ORDER pROCEDURES

It is recommended that each department employ one truck technician for every five fire trucks in its fleet. The work-order process is critical and plays a major role not only in repair history but also as a tool that can be used to help protect technicians if there is an accident involving the apparatus. The repair history file for that truck or piece of equipment will be seized if an investigation is ordered.

■ DAILY TRUCk CHECkS

In our case in Vaughan, the mechanical division works with the training division to

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maintenance of the truck and its equipment will also help to pass the ground ladder non-destructive

create a daily truck-check sheet. Whether electronic or hand-written, these records must be accurate, with the information going to the correct people and departments so that the job gets done. In order for the truck-check records to be properly filed or the truck documented for repair, the technician must have some means of communicating with the firefighter who is driving the truck or using the equipment. We use both a paper logbook developed by our training division and the deficiencies program outlined by Firehouse Software for truck and equipment repairs.

■ MECHANICAL DIVISION pOLICIES AND pROCEDURES

Your department’s policies and procedures should continuously be works in progress. The NFPA standards as well as other fire departments in your area may be able to help you to develop this program.

■ HOSE TEST AND GROUNDLADDER NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST (NDT) RECORDS

Fire hoses should be tested and the date of the test should be clearly marked. Both electronic and paper copies documenting these tests should be kept at hand. A

serial number should be etched, carved or stamped into the coupling to keep track of the information pertaining to that hose as well. A portable hose tester will pay for itself in the first couple of years by protecting your firefighters from injury and your department from workers’ compensation claims. The fire truck can be used to test the hose; however, it is not as accurate as the portable hose tester, it overheats the fire pump, and the truck must be out of service while the testing is being done.

NFPA 1911 suggests that preventive maintenance, including washing the truck and performing operation checks and inspections, be done after each fire or at least once a week, and should be completed to ensure the operational readiness of the truck. In addition to helping the apparatus pass a ground ladder NDT, which according to NFPA 1932 should be completed once a year and preferably by a third party, preventive maintenance ensures that the truck’s shortcomings are fully known and can be addressed before the NDT so that there are no surprises if a failure is detected.

The last item in the audit is a tour of the repair facility and an up-close look at the tools the mechanical division uses to conduct the repairs. If the auditor asks to see your pitot gauge for testing water discharge flow rate, you had better be able to produce it and, show the area where you do this test.

The entire audit took 3.5 hours and, overall, we did well. Vaughan’s mechanical apparatus division, or, as we call it, Monster Garage, is a work in progress. We are not perfect but we learn from the best. Fire-truck repair technicians get together once a year at the Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst to discuss what’s old, what’s new and how to fix problems. The technicians you have repairing your fire department apparatuses and equipment are second to none. Provide them the training they need to be sure that your fleet is ready and safe at a moment’s notice.

Remember, rubber side down, my friends!

Chris Dennis is the chief mechanical officer for Vaughan Fire & Rescue Services in Ontario. He can be reached at Chris.Dennis@vaughan.ca

“It’s a challenge dealing with the displaced folks and the social aspects, so we were very sensitive to their needs and tried to accommodate them as much as we could.”

As for the MOL, Chaput said KFR kept inspectors outside the perimeter until it was safe for them to enter. He said he was aware that an MOL presence was necessary given the crane operator’s ordeal.

“We used them as a catalyst to control how the crane came down,” Chaput said. “So when it came to taking down the crane – I’m no expert in crane disassembly – so we wanted to make sure it was co-ordinated through the Ministry of Labour. The crane owner had to work with the ministry to get a plan that was approved by the MOL to do the work. That’s how we used the MOL.”

Although the cause of the fire was still being investigated at press time, and KFR was still reviewing best practices, Chaput noted two things the department managed particularly well during the lengthy incident: use of the Blue Card command system; and controlling of the message through social media.

“We learned that our incident management system is sound,” Chaput said.

KFR had implemented mandatory training for all of its officers last year and Chaput said several had completed the program before the Dec. 17 fire.

“You could tell in the operation,” Chaput said. “It was very effective; there was a very good size-up, a very systematic approach, very calm. Very professional. And that calmness vibrates across everything so when you can remain calm as an incident commander then the rank and file feel that calmness.

“I’ve never been more proud of the firefighters and staff than I was on that day when they rose to the occasion and did what needed to be done.”

Reporters, meanwhile, converged on the scene when word of the trapped crane operator got out.

“One of the things we learned quickly was to keep information flowing and monitor Twitter to correct information that was inaccurate, keep the media informed, and provide updates.”

KFR was fortunate to have been able to assign four people to deal with reporters and monitor media coverage.

“We had a really strong focus on that and it really paid off,” Chaput said. “The mayor worked closely with Fire, and we worked closely with social media, Twitter; our website was updated regularly, we monitored the

news and social media sites. It made a big difference.”

Mutual aid was another effective tool. Departments responded from Stone Mills, Gananoque, Napanee, South Frontenac, Central Frontenac, Rideau Lakes, Front of Yonge, Elizabethtown-Kitley and Loyalist – along with Belleville (80 kilometres west) and Brockville (85 kilometres east).

“Kingston is a fairly large department,” Chaput said. “We have 10 stations. And the fact that we drew from Belleville and as far away as Brockville and everything in between just shows the importance of maintaining relationships in your mutual aid and recognizing that no matter how many resources you may have, there may be a time in your career when you need to draw on mutual aid.”

Given the magnitude of the fire, Chaput wonders about the logic behind the push for six-storey wood-frame construction, at least until there are better fire-prevention and protection regulations for the construction phase. With a six-storey building, he said, the fire would have been more intense.

“More flames, more heat, more risk,” he said.

“I certainly have concerns about the building when it’s a large building site such as it was in Kingston. There need to be mechanisms in place during the construction to ensure fire-related issues are addressed, so that there’s an enhanced fire-safety component, whether that means a built-up hose-cabinet system or something to that effect, there needs to be something in place to address that.”

Retired Toronto deputy chief Frank Lamie represents the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs on a committee reviewing the proposal to amend the provincial building code to allow six-storey combustible construction. Laime said in an interview in January that he would raise the issue of fire safety during construction at the next committee meeting, but acknowledged that it’s a complicated issue that requires the involvement of the Ministry of Labour and other groups.

Regardless, Chaput said, there needs to be a review of best practices for wood-frame construction, no matter how many storeys. And escape plans for crane operators.

“We were fortunate,” he said. “But there are good lessons to be learned here. There’s an opportunity to fix some gaps by learning from this and not letting it happen again –because there may not be a helicopter handy the next time.”

PARTNERSHIPS AND PERSISTENCE PARTENARIATS ET PERSISTANCE

By STepHeN GAMBLe pReSIDeNT, CAFC

welcome to the first edition of what we hope will be a long and prosperous partnership between the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) and Annex Business Media/Fire Fighting in Canada

In conversation with CAFC editorial chair Rob Evans, he tells me his committee, with the assistance of director of events and operations Vicky Roper and executive director John-Paul CodyCox, is up to the challenge and that committee members are very excited to be back doing what they like to do – writing stories for the Canadian fire service and other interested stakeholders.

This partnership demonstrates a new way of doing business and is one of many that our association needs to forge in order to build a strong foundation for the future. I wish the CAFC editorial committee and the staff of Fire Fighting in Canada success as we move forward with this new adventure.

At the 2013 conference in Regina, our members heard that due to impending federal regulations, the CAFC’s current governance model requires a number of fundamental changes in order to comply with the new Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, which takes effect Oct. 17, 2014.

Changing an organization that is a little more than 100 years old, and one that has earned the distinction of being the voice of the Canadian fire service, is not easy. The single biggest challenge facing the CAFC with the changes within the new Not for Profit Act is maintaining the current representation philosophy of being inclusive while at the same time adhering to the new act regulation requirements. Over the coming months, a new proposed governance model will be rolled out; I encourage you as members to weigh in and evaluate whether what’s being proposed provides the balance that will serve this association for the next century.

Arguably one of the most significant events this association attends is our annual spring trek to Ottawa for Government Relations Week. The implementation of the volunteer firefighter tax credit in 2011, and the minister of industry’s 2012 announcement of the government’s intention to allocate half of the ask with respect to the 700 megahertz for public safety broadband spectrum for emergency responders, are two examples of the importance of members participating in this annual

par STepHeN GAMBLe pRéSIDeNT, ACCp

bienvenue au premier numéro de ce qui sera, nous l’espérons, un long partenariat prospère entre l’Association canadienne des chefs de pompiers (ACCP) et Annex Business Media/Fire Fighting in Canada

Le président du Comité de rédaction de l’ACCP, Rob Evans, m’a assuré lors d’une conversation, qu’avec l’aide de l’adjointe administrative, Vicky Roper, et le directeur exécutif, John-Paul Cody-Cox, il serait à la hauteur. Il a ajouté que les membres du comité étaient très heureux de se remettre à faire ce qu’ils préfèrent, à savoir rédiger des articles au nom des services d’incendie canadiens et autres parties prenantes intéressées.

Ce partenariat est synonyme d’une ère nouvelle et il est l’un de plusieurs que notre Association doit forger afin de jeter des jalons solides pour l’avenir. Je souhaite un succès retentissant au Comité de rédaction de l’ACCP et au personnel de Fire Fighting in Canada alors que nous poursuivons notre nouvelle aventure.

Lors de la Conférence de 2013 qui se tenait à Régina, nous avons fait savoir à nos membres qu’en raison d’une règlementation fédérale imminente, nous devons apporter des modifications fondamentales au modèle de gouvernance de l’ACCP afin de nous conformer à la nouvelle Loi canadienne sur les organisations à but non lucratif qui entrera en vigueur le 17 octobre 2014.

ll n’est pas facile de changer une organisation vieille d’un peu plus de 100 ans et, qui plus est, s’est value la distinction d’être le porte-parole des pompiers du Canada. Le plus grand défi auquel fait face l’ACCP en ce qui concerne les modifications imposées par la Loi sur les organisations à but non lucratif est de maintenir l’actuelle philosophie en matière de représentation inclusive tout en respectant les nouvelles exigences réglementaires désormais contenues à la loi. Au cours des prochains mois, un nouveau modèle de gouvernance provisoire sera mis en place. J’encourage les membres à pondérer et à évaluer si ce qui est proposé assure l’équilibre qui servira cette association en ce siècle.

L’un des événements les plus importants auxquels l’ACCP participe est sans aucun doute notre périple printanier annuel à Ottawa dans le cadre de la Semaine des relations gouvernementales. La mise en œuvre du crédit d’impôt pour les pompiers volontaires en 2011 et l’annonce du ministre de l’Industrie en 2012 de l’intention du gouvernement d’allouer la moitié de la demande relative au spectre

CAFC event.

Government Relations Week provides the CAFC’s members the opportunity to discuss issues of importance to the Canadian fire service with federal politicians as well as senior ministries and bureaucrats in Ottawa. Government Relations Week is where, I believe, the CAFC laid the foundation to earn the respect and title as trusted advisor to government – a designation the CAFC does not take lightly.

The success of Government Relations Week by no means has come without a lot of hard work from our government relations committee, the board of directors, and strategic advice and expertise from Summa Strategies, the CAFC’s government-relations partner.

Working together we can achieve even greater results, and I would encourage as many of our members as possible to attend Government Relations Week. If, however, you are unable to travel to Ottawa, I encourage all CAFC members to raise the issues and concerns you wish to be presented during Government Relations Week (see page x) with local federal representatives throughout the year and as the opportunity presents itself.

Finally, as advocates for improvement to fire protection and technology since 1909, the CAFC proudly serves as the voice of the Canadian fire service. Our membership is as diversified as the communities we serve across Canada, and that diversity is one of the many strengths of this association.

Moving forward together, we need to continue to grow and be more pertinent as an association; this can and will be achieved by enhancing the services we provide to our members. Over the coming months, a number of initiatives will be rolled out that we believe will add real value for our current members and entice other fire-service leaders and public safety stakeholders across the country to be a part of the CAFC. I encourage every person and organization that has a vested interest in providing public safety to their communities to consider joining the CAFC. Become a part of this very inclusive and diversified public safety association.

Chief Stephen Gamble entered the fire service in 1978 as a volunteer firefighter with the city of Port Coquitlam and was hired as a full-time career firefighter on June 2, 1980. In 1996, Gamble was promoted to assistant fire chief of operations and emergency preparedness co-ordinator. In 2001, Gamble was promoted to acting fire chief and, in 2003, he was appointed chief/emergency co-ordinator for the city of Port Coquitlam. Gamble assumed his current position as chief with the Township of Langley in 2011. Gamble has more than 12 years of experience as an adjunct instructor with the Justice Institute of B.C. and, along with a number of certifications, holds a certificate in municipal management with the University of Capilano and a bachelor’s degree in justice and public leadership with Simon Fraser University. He also retains two designations – member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (MIFireE) and chief fire officer (CFO. Gamble is president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, past president of the Fire Chief’s Association of B.C. and president of the B.C. group of the Canadian Institute of Fire Engineers.

à large bande de 700 mégahertz pour les premiers intervenants sont deux exemples de l’importance de la participation des membres à cet événement annuel.

La Semaine des relations gouvernementales permet aux membres de l’ACCP de discuter de questions d’importance pour les services d’incendie du Canada avec les politiciens et les hauts fonctionnaires à Ottawa. Je crois que cette Semaine est ce qui a permis à l’ACCP de jeter les bases pour se mériter le respect et obtenir le titre de conseiller de confiance du gouvernement, une désignation que nous ne prenons pas à la légère.

Le succès obtenu par la Semaine des relations gouvernementales s’est fait à la sueur du front de notre Comité des relations avec le gouvernement et du Conseil d’administration, sans oublier les conseils stratégiques et l’expertise de Summa Strategies, notre partenaire en matière de relations gouvernementales.

Ensemble, nous obtiendrons encore plus de résultats. J’invite tous nos membres à participer à la Semaine des relations gouvernementales. Si, toutefois, vous n’êtes pas en mesure de vous rendre à Ottawa, je vous encourage à nous faire part des questions et des préoccupations que vous souhaitez que nous soulevions lors de cette Semaine (consultez la page x), auprès des représentants fédéraux de la région au cours de l’année et chaque fois que l’occasion se présente.

Enfin, en tant que défenseurs de l’amélioration de la protection contre les incendies et de la technologie depuis 1909, l’ACCP est fière d’être la voix des pompiers du Canada. Nos membres sont aussi diversifiés que les communautés que nous desservons partout au pays. Cette diversité est l’un des nombreux points forts de l’Association. En allant de l’avant, ensemble, nous devons continuer à croître et à être plus pertinent à titre d’association. Ceci se fait et se fera en améliorant les services que nous dispensons à nos membres. Au cours des prochains mois, un certain nombre d’initiatives seront déployées qui, nous le croyons, plaîront aux membres actuels tout en incitant d’autres chefs de pompiers et de parties prenantes en matière de sécurité publique partout au pays à devenir membres de l’ACCP. J’encourage toute personne et organisation dont l’intérêt est d’assurer la sécurité publique au sein de leurs communautés à adhérer à l’ACCP. Faites partie de cette association de sécurité publique très inclusive et diversifiée.

Le chef Stephen Gamble est entré aux services d’incendie en 1978 comme volontaire avec Port Coquitlam. Il a été embauché comme pompier à plein temps le 2 juin 1980. En 1996, M. Gamble a été promu au poste de chef de pompiers adjoint des opérations et coordonnateur de la planification d’urgence. En 2003, il a été nommé chef/coordonnateur des urgences pour la ville de Por Coquitlam. M. Gamble occupe le poste de chef avec le canton de Langley depuis 2011. Il compte plus de 12 ans d’expérience comme instructeur-adjoint avec le Justice Institute of B.C. Il détient un certificat en gestion municipale avec l’Université de Capilano et un baccalauréat en justice et leadership public de l’Université Simon Fraser. Il est aussi membre de l’Institute of Fire Engineers (MIFireE) et sapeur-pompier (CFO). M. Gamble est président de l’Association canadienne des chefs de pompiers, ancien président de l’Association des chefs de pompiers de la Colombie-Britannique et président du groupe de la ColombieBritannique du Canadian Institute of Fire Engineers.

ON TRACK TO IMPROVE RAILWAY SAFETY SUR LA BONNE VOIE POUR AMéLIORER LA SéCURITé FERROVIAIRE

By CAFC eDITORIAL COMMITTee

the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) is closely advising Ottawa in its efforts to better protect first responders from the risks of moving dangerous goods by rail.

At press time in late January, the CAFC expected to be even more involved in the process in the months leading up to its Government Relations Week in March, when fire chiefs meet with MPs and federal departments.

Back in November, Transport Minister Lisa Raitt met with Lac-Megantic, Que., Fire Chief Denis Lauzon, along with the CAFC’s Rob Simonds of Hamilton, Ont., and Ken Uzeloc of Calgary. The Nov. 21 meeting happened the same day Raitt announced that railways would be required to provide municipalities with lists of goods that were transported through their communities in the previous three months.

In addition, CAFC executive director John-Paul CodyCox met with the minister and her staff and spoke to the ministry’s dangerous goods advisory committee with CAFC first vice-president Paul Boissoneault, Calgary’s Brian Ladds and Chris Powers, the CAFC’s longtime rep on the committee.

What’s more, the CAFC was asked to sit on working groups for classification of dangerous goods and Transport Canada’s Emergency Response Assistance Plans, along with representatives from rail and petroleum companies and associations. The working groups were to report back to the minister at the end of January.

Essentially, said CAFC president Stephen Gamble, the CAFC has become a trusted advisor to government on railway safety.

The disaster in Lac-Megantic, derailments in Calgary and Parkland County, Alta., and reports of railways skirting federal labelling requirements put first responders and residents at risk. Trains are getting longer, more dangerous goods are being transported by rail, and, in some cases, responders have limited access to rail property when incidents occur.

Further, an auditor general’s report tabled in late November found that Transport Canada had failed to complete promised safety audits, does not know which routes are used to transport dangerous goods and does not receive risk assessments conducted by railways.

During the CAFC’s Fire-Rescue Canada conference in

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l’Association canadienne des chefs de pompiers (ACCP) conseille Ottawa dans ses efforts pour mieux protéger les premiers intervenants contre les risques posés par le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemins de fer.

Au moment de mettre sous presse à la mi-janvier, l’ACCP s’attend à participer davantage au processus dans les mois menant à sa Semaine de relations gouvernementales en mars dans le cadre de laquelle les chefs rencontrent les députés et les ministères fédéraux.

En novembre dernier, la ministre des Transports, Lisa Raitt, rencontrait le chef des pompiers du Lac Mégantic (Québec), Denis Lauzon, ainsi que les représentants de l’ACCP, Rob Simonds, d’Hamilton (Ontario) et Ken Uzeloc de Calgary. La réunion du 21 novembre se déroulait la journée même où Mme. Raitt annonçait que les chemins de fer seraient désormais tenus de fournir aux municipalités des listes énumérant les marchandises ayant transité par leurs communautés, au cours des trois derniers mois.

En outre, le directeur exécutif de l’ACCP, John-Paul Cody-Cox, a rencontré la ministre et son personnel. Accompagné du premier vice-président de l’ACCP, Paul Boissoneault, de Brian Ladds de Calgary et de Chris Powers, représentant de longue date de l’ACCP, il a discuté avec le Comité consultatif ministériel sur les matières dangereuses.

Qui plus est, l’ACCP a été sollicitée pour siéger aux groupes de travail sur la classification des matières dangereuses et sur les plans d’intervention d’urgence de Transports Canada. Y siègeront aussi des représentants des entreprises et des associations ferroviaires et pétrolières. Les groupes de travail doivent faire rapport à la ministre à la fin janvier.

Le président de l’ACCP, Stephen Gamble, a affirmé que celle-ci est essentiellement devenue une conseillère de confiance du gouvernement sur les questions de sécurité ferroviaire.

La catastrophe survenue au Lac Mégantic, les déraillements à Calgary et dans le comté de Parkland (Alberta) ainsi que des rapports à l’effet que des chemins de fer contournent les exigences fédérales en matière d’étiquetage mettent les premiers intervenants et les résidents à risque. Les trains s’allongent et plus de matières dangereuses sont transportées par chemins de fer. Dans certains cas, les intervenants ont un accès limité aux propriétés ferroviaires

Regina in September, two emergency resolutions dealing with rail operations were unanimously approved by members. The first resolution directs the CAFC to engage with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to look for ways to collaborate on issues pertaining to railway safety and the Railway Safety Act. (The FCM had approached the CAFC to work together on this issue.)

The second resolution directs the CAFC to engage Transport Canada on issues pertaining to railway safety and the Railway Safety Act.

Calgary Fire Chief Bruce Burrell, who introduced the resolutions, said the fire service wanted to take a lead on discussions about changes to regulations regarding identification, transport, safety measures and response involving dangerous goods transported by rail.

“After the passing of two resolutions in Regina, the CAFC has been actively working with the FCM, requesting that the government of Canada require information be provided to first responders to ensure responder and public safety,” Burrell said in an interview.

… equipping and supporting municipal agencies that respond to rail emergencies should be the No. 1 concern for the federal government.

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“The importance of first responders being able to identify the specifics of the products carried and receive timely information from the railroads or the shippers is critical in defining safe and appropriate tactical options.”

Powers had developed a position paper that was presented to Raitt and identified fire-service concerns about rail safety and dangerous-goods incidents.

Powers said the CAFC and the FCM had earlier met with Transport Canada and with the Railway Association of Canada to find ways for stakeholders to work together to minimize the frequency of incidents and mitigate the effects of derailments as efficiently as possible. The areas identified include emergency planning and response, risk assessment, and resources for dangerous goods incidents (see sidebar).

In its Oct. 16 speech from the throne, the Conservative government took some initial steps, committing to improve the safety of the transportation of dangerous goods and promising to ensure that shippers and railways carry more insurance. However, some local politicians have criticized as too lax a Nov. 21 directive by Raitt that requires railways to report every three months on the goods that have been transported through

lorsque des incidents se produisent.

En outre, selon un rapport du vérificateur général déposé à la fin novembre, Transports Canada n’a pas effectué les vérifications de sécurité promises, ne sait pas quelles routes sont utilisées pour transporter les matières dangereuses et ne reçoit pas les évaluations des risques effectuées par les chemins de fer.

Lors de la Conférence Fire-Rescue Canada de l’ACCP qui se tenait à Régina en septembre, les membres ont approuvé à l’unanimité deux résolutions d’urgence portant sur les opérations ferroviaires. La première d’entre elles instruit l’ACCP à inciter la Fédération canadienne des municipalités (FCM) à trouver des moyens de collaborer sur les questions connexes à la sécurité ferroviaire et à la Loi sur la sécurité ferroviaire. (La FCM avait demandé à l’ACCP de collaborer avec elle sur cette question).

La deuxième résolution instruit l’ACCP à engager Transports Canada sur les questions traitant de la sécurité ferroviaire et de la Loi sur la sécurité ferroviaire.

Le chef des pompiers de Calgary, Bruce Burrell, qui a soumis les résolutions, a déclaré que les services d’incendie voulaient prendre la direction des discussions sur les modifications devant être apportées aux règlements portant sur l’identification, le transport, les mesures de sécurité et le temps de réponse en ce qui a trait au transport des marchandises dangereuses par train.

« Suivant l’adoption des deux résolutions à Régina, l’ACCP a collaboré avec la FCM pour demander au gouvernement du Canada qu’il exige que l’information soit fournie aux premiers intervenants pour assurer leur sécurité et celle du public, » a déclaré M. Burrell lors d’une entrevue.

« L’importance qu’il y a à ce que les premiers intervenants soient en mesure d’identifier les spécificités des produits transportés et à ce que les chemins de fer ou les expéditeurs leur fournissent les informations en temps opportun est essentielle pour définir les options tactiques sûres et appropriées ».

M. Powers a rédigé un document de principe qui a été remis à la ministre Raitt dans lequel il soulignait les préoccupations des services d’incendie en ce qui a trait à la sécurité ferroviaire et aux incidents impliquant des matières dangereuses.

M. Powers a déclaré que l’ACCP et la FCM avaient rencontré plus tôt des représentants de Transports Canada et de l’Association des chemins de fer du Canada pour trouver des moyens permettant aux parties prenantes de travailler ensemble pour réduire la fréquence des incidents et pour atténuer les répercussions qu’ont les déraillements aussi efficacement que possible. Les domaines identifiés comprennent la planification des interventions d’urgence, l’évaluation des risques et l’obtention de ressources lors d’incidents impliquant des matières dangereuses (consultez l’encadré).

Dans son discours du Trône du 16 octobre, le gouvernement conservateur a pris des mesures initiales en s’engageant à améliorer la sécurité du transport des matières dangereuses et en promettant de veiller à ce que les expéditeurs souscrivent plus d’assurance. Cependant, certains politiciens locaux ont critiqué comme étant trop laxique une directive émise le 21 novembre par Mme. Raitt qui exige des chemins de fer qu’ils fassent rapport tous les trois mois des marchandises transitant par les municipalités. M. Gamble a déclaré qu’étant donné la volonté d’Ottawa de tenir compte des préoccupations de l’ACCP au nom de tous les pompiers canadiens, il est convaincu que

municipalities. Gamble said that given Ottawa’s willingness to listen to the CAFC’s concerns on behalf of all Canadian firefighters, he is confident that additional safety measures will be announced.

FCM president Claude Dauphin said the initial changes are a direct response to recommendations by the FCM’s national municipal rail safety working group. He said municipal leaders had identified three priorities for Ottawa and that equipping and supporting municipal agencies that respond to rail emergencies should be the No. 1 concern for the federal government.

“Canadians rely on their local services during rail emergencies, and they expect those services to be properly equipped to respond,” Dauphin said.

The FCM also wants Ottawa to ensure that federal and industrial policies and regulations address the rail concerns of municipalities and to prevent the downloading of railway safety and emergency costs to municipal taxpayers.

The initial reports on the Lac-Megantic disaster – when a Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded on July 6, killing 47 people – point to a number of issues that may have been partially responsible for the incident: failure to set enough brakes; an earlier fire in one locomotive; just one engineer on the train; and mislabelling of the contents of the cars. All of these factors may have contributed to the incident, but until the investigation is complete, the root cause cannot be determined.

Proper labelling of the crude oil inside the tankers in the Lac-Megantic derailment would not have changed the incident or prevented the disaster. Rather, the issue is whether the crude was in the right type of car; this is significant given the increase in the number of rail cars hauling crude oil across Canada.

Powers said the CAFC made recommendations to Transport Canada’s railway safety review panel back in 2007 that identified a number of safety concerns regarding the rail transport of dangerous goods.

“These same concerns are now recognized as important elements for improving safety for first responders and communities resulting from dangerous-goods incidents,” he said.

Indeed, the volume of oil transported by rail is increasing, with oil-loading facilities being announced recently in the Estevan and Kerrobert regions of Saskatchewan. In the Estevan and Weyburn areas, the Bakken Play, a deep light crude oil pocket has been coming online over the past 10 years. This oil is very light – with the consistency of diesel fuel – and ignites very easily; this is the type of oil that was being carried by the rail cars in the Lac-Megantic disaster.

Back in 1979, the Canadian fire service pushed for changes to railway safety after the derailment of a CP Rail train and subsequent evacuation of 200,000 people in Mississauga, Ont. After that event, major changes were made in rail-car design and to railway safety standards across North America. However, rail accidents have continued to occur, communities continue to be impacted by rail incidents and emergency responders’ lives continue to be put at risk.

des mesures de sécurité supplémentaires seront annoncées.

Selon le président de la FCM, Claude Dauphin, les modifications initiales sont en réaction directe aux recommandations du groupe de travail sur la sécurité ferroviaire nationale de la FCM. Il a ajouté que les dirigeants municipaux avaient identifié trois priorités pour Ottawa et que d’équiper et soutenir les agences municipales qui répondent aux urgences ferroviaires devrait être la principale préoccupation du gouvernement fédéral.

« Les Canadiens comptent sur leurs services locaux en cas d’urgences ferroviaires. Ils s’attendent à ce que ces services soient correctement équipés pour s’acquitter de la tâche, » a déclaré M. Dauphin.

La FCM souhaite aussi qu’Ottawa veille à ces que les politiques et règlementations fédérales et industrielles traitent des préoccupations des municipalités en ce qui a trait aux chemins de fer et qu’il empêche le rejet de la sécurité ferroviaire et des coûts d’urgence sur le dos des contribuables municipaux.

Les premiers rapports sur la catastrophe du Lac Mégantic, lorsqu’un train des chemins de fer Montréal, Maine et Atlantique transportant du pétrole brut a déraillé et explosé le 6 juillet, tuant 47 personnes, révèlent un certain nombre de questions susceptibles d’être en partie responsables de l’incident, à savoir ne pas avoir appliqué les freins, un feu s’étant déclaré plus tôt dans une locomotive, un seul ingénieur sur le train et des erreurs d’étiquetage en ce qui concerne le contenu des wagons. Tous ces facteurs peuvent avoir contribué à l’incident. Mais, la cause ne pourra être déterminée que lorsque l’enquête sera terminée.

Étiqueter correctement le pétrole brut à l’intérieur des wagons-citernes lors du déraillement au Lac Mégantic n’aurait rien changé et n’aurait pas empêché le désastre. La question est de savoir si le pétrole brut se trouvait dans le bon genre de wagons. Ceci est important compte tenu de l’augmentation du nombre de wagons transportant du pétrole brut au Canada.

M. Powers a déclaré qu’en 2007, l’ACCP avait fait des recommandations au Comité d’examen sur la sécurité ferroviaire de Transports Canada. On y identifiait un certain nombre de problèmes de sécurité concernant le transport des matières dangereuses par train.

« Ces même préoccupations sont maintenant reconnues comme des éléments importants pour améliorer la sécurité des premiers intervenants et des communautés en cas d’incidents impliquant des matières dangereuses, » a-t-il ajouté.

En effet, le volume de pétrole transporté par chemin de fer est à la hausse alors qu’on annonçait récemment des installations de chargements pétroliers dans les régions d’Estevan et de Kerrobert en Saskatchewan. À Estevan et Weyburn, le Bakken, une profonde poche de pétrole brut léger a été mise en place au cours des dix dernières années. Ce pétrole très léger, de la consistance du carburant diesel, s’enflamme très facilement. C’est ce type de pétrole que contenaient les wagons-citernes lors de la catastrophe du Lac Mégantic.

En 1979, les services d’incendie canadiens exigeaient que soient apportées des modifications à la sécurité ferroviaire après le déraillement d’un train du CP et l’évacuation subséquente de 200 000 personnes à Mississauga (Ontario). Après cet événement, des modifications importantes ont été apportées à la conception des wagons et aux normes en matière de sécurité des chemins de fer partout en Amérique du Nord. Cependant, les accidents de chemins de fer continuent de se produire. Les communautés continuent d’être affectées et la vie des premiers intervenants continuent d’être mises en danger.

WORKING THE HILL INFLUENCER LA COLLINE

Government relations is ongoing process for CAFC

By ROB eVANS

the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) is proud to say that it has become a trusted advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office on issues involving the Canadian fire service. But what does that mean and how has the CAFC reached this point?

Over the past couple of years the CAFC’s partnership with Summa Strategies has helped the association focus its messages to government and opposition parties on Parliament Hill. Fire chiefs now enter Government Relations Week (GRW) each spring with confidence and solidarity that result in a strong agenda for talks with MPs and government officials.

CAFC executive director John-Paul Cody-Cox said the process of government relations is year-round.

“It’s hard to narrow down what we will take to Ottawa each year for our ‘asks’,” said Cody-Cox.

This spring, rail and transportation safety will definitely be on the agenda but to what extent remains to be seen. The issue is being addressed by Ottawa with input from the CAFC.

Other issues continue to be a focus of the CAFC when dealing with government. One of the most time-consuming and longest-running areas of concern for the CAFC is changes to building and fire codes. Calgary Deputy Chief Brad Lorne chairs the CAFC’s codes committee and said members are working diligently to review and comment on changes proposed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes.

But, Lorne said, measuring progress can be difficult.

“The code cycle is five years long and (the committee) is currently completing year three of the cycle,” he said.

A key area of concern is a proposed amendment to the National Building Code of Canada to allow six-storey woodframe buildings.

“The 2015 building and fire codes will include six-storey combustible,” said Lorne. “This is the first step towards increased building heights.”

Lorne said the CAFC’s building-code committee members are participating in all discussions on the six-storey issue and are voicing concerns of CAFC members. He noted that a fire in mid-December in a four-storey wood-frame building under construction in Kingston, Ont., is an example of why fire chiefs across the country are concerned about the proposed change.

CAFC president Stephen Gamble said members are worried about the safety of these types of buildings during construction.

“We have pointed out that there are still a number of construction issues with three- and four-storey buildings that need

Les relations gouvernementales… un processus continu pour l’ACCp

par ROB eVANS

l’Association canadienne des chefs de pompiers (ACCP) est fière de faire fonction de conseiller de confiance du Cabinet du Premier ministre sur les enjeux touchant les services d’incendie du Canada. Que signifie tout cela et comment l’ACCP est-elle parvenue à ce point?

Au cours des deux dernières années, le partenariat de l’ACCP avec Summa Strategies a aidé l’Association à livrer ses messages avec cohérence au gouvernement et aux partis de l’opposition. Les chefs de pompiers entreprennent dorénavant la Semaine des relations gouvernementales (SRG), chaque printemps, avec confiance et solidarité. Ceci se traduit par un programme d’entretiens solide avec les députés et les fonctionnaires.

Selon le directeur exécutif de l’ACCP, John-Paul CodyCox, les relations gouvernementales s’entretiennent à l’année longue.

« Il est difficile de limiter nos ‘demandes’ chaque année, à Ottawa, » a déclaré M. Cody-Cox.

Ce printemps, le transport et la sécurité ferroviaires seront définitivement inscrits à l’ordre du jour, mais il reste à voir dans quelle mesure. Ottawa traite la question avec l’apport de l’ACCP.

D’autres enjeux demeurent prioritaires dans les rapports de l’ACCP avec le gouvernement. Les modifications devant être apportées aux codes du bâtiment et de la prévention des incendies sont l’une de nos plus anciennes et plus exigeantes préoccupations. Le chef de pompiers adjoint de Calgary, Brad Lorne, préside le Comité des codes de l’ACCP dont les membres examinent et commentent diligemment les modifications proposées par la Commission canadienne des codes du bâtiment et de prévention des incendies.

M. Lorne a déclaré qu’il peut être difficile de mesurer les progrès.

« Le cycle de code est de cinq ans et (le comité) en est au cycle de la troisième année, » a-t-il dit.

L’amendement proposé au Code national du bâtiment du Canada visant à permettre la construction d’édifices à six étages à ossature de bois est également un sujet de préoccupation majeure.

« Les codes du bâtiment et de prévention des incendies de 2015 comprendront des édifices de six étages combustibles, »

>Le chef des pompiers d’Ottawa, John DeHooge, et le chef des pompiers d’Hamilton, Rob Simonds, bavardent avec le ministre de la Justice Peter MacKay (ministre de la Défense à l’époque) dans le salon du Président sur la Colline parlementaire pendant la Semaine des relations gouvernementales, 2013, de l’ACCP. Photo de Laura King

to be addressed in the building and fire codes before adding an additional two floors,” Gamble said. “And these additional floors just multiply the problem.”

Other issues on which the CAFC has been working with government include the 700-megahertz broadband interoperability, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, the inclusion of residential sprinklers in the National Building Code of Canada and a national, statistically validated fire data records system.

These issues are important to the fire service, Gamble said. “We don’t, however, do these in isolation.”

“I’m proud to say our relationship with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the EMS Chiefs of Canada has never been better. Working together and obtaining the D block of 700 megahertz is a great example of this partnership.”

As Cody-Cox noted, “the work of the GR committee is virtually non-stop.”

Which is where Summa Strategies comes into play as an Ottawa-based government-relations firm.

“The CAFC’s government relations committee serves as a conduit between our boots on the ground and the association’s federal advocacy committee,” said Summa’s Katlyn Harrison.

“This is where firefighters from across the country are an integral part of CAFC actions in Ottawa. The committee provides the CAFC with insights from the eyes and ears of Canada’s fire

a déclaré M. Lorne. « C’est la première étape envers l’augmentation de la hauteur des édifices. »

M. Lorne a affirmé que le Comité sur les codes du bâtiment de l’ACCP participe à toutes les discussions sur la question des édifices à six étages et exprime les préoccupations des membres de l’Association. Il a fait remarquer qu’un incendie à la mi-décembre dans un édifice de quatre étages à ossature de bois en construction à Kingston (Ontario) est un exemple de la raison pour laquelle les chefs de pompiers partout au pays s’inquiètent des modifications provisoires.

Le président de l’ACCP, Stephen Gamble, a affirmé que les membres sont préoccupés par la sécurité de ce genre d’édifices en construction.

« Nous avons souligné qu’il faut traiter des enjeux liés à la construction d’édifices à trois et quatre étages dans les codes du bâtiment et de la prévention des incendies avant d’ajouter deux autres étages, » a dit M. Gamble. « Ces étages supplémentaires ne font que multiplier le problème. »

Parmi les autres questions dont l’ACCP a discuté avec le gouvernement, mentionnons l’interopérabilité à larges bandes de 700 mégahertz, les détecteurs de fumée et de monoxyde de carbone, l’inclusion de gicleurs résidentiels au Code national du bâtiment du Canada et un système national de collecte de données sur chaque feu, validées statistiquement.

Ces questions sont importantes pour les services d’incendie, a déclaré M. Gamble. « Cependant, nous ne fonctionnons pas en vase clos ».

« Je suis fier d’affirmer que notre relation avec l’Association canadienne des chefs de police et des DSMU du Canada ne s’est jamais aussi bien portée. La collaboration en vue de l’obtention du bloc D de 700 mégahertz est un excellent exemple de ce partenariat. »

Comme l’a souligné M. Cody-Cox, « le travail du Comité des RG se déroule pratiquement à l’année longue ».

Et c’est là que Summa Strategies entre en jeu à titre de firme de relations gouvernementales, basée à Ottawa.

« Le Comité des relations gouvernementales de l’ACCP sert de conduit entre nos troupes sur le terrain et le Comité de plaidoyer fédéral de l’Association, » a déclaré Katlyn Harrison, de la maison Summa.

>Ottawa Fire Chief John DeHooge and Hamilton Fire Chief Rob Simonds with Justice Minister Peter MacKay (who was defence minister at the time) in the Speaker’s Lounge on Parliament Hill during the CAFC’s 2013 Government Relations Week.

Photo by Laura King

service community, and also serves as a forum for policy development and a resource for technical expertise.

“As the voice of the Canadian fire service, the CAFC relies on this flow of ideas and information, which begins in our fire halls and leads to the halls of Parliament.”

With a federal election two years out, the actions of the CAFC on the Hill will become even more important, Harrison said.

“The CAFC’s federal advocacy and government-relations program should seek to align with the government of Canada’s priorities and consistently deliver its messaging.

“The strength of the CAFC’s advocacy leading up to the 2011 federal election resulted in all national parties supporting the CAFC’s No. 1 priority in their election platforms.” The result: the implementation of the volunteer firefighter tax credit in the 2011 budget.

. . . the CAFC relies on this flow of ideas and information, which begins in our fire halls and leads to the halls of p arliament.

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As parties prepare for the election, it is important that the CAFC’s messages be refined and its actions well organized, Harrison said.

“As all political parties become increasingly focused on pre-election planning, organized stakeholders with strong grassroots engagement have the opportunity to capture the attention and support of political decision makers.”

Gamble agreed.

“I believe today’s politicians are keenly aware that the fire service represents the front line of defence for every type of community across the country because the CAFC has been making a difference at the federal level in being that voice for public safety for our firefighters and the communities we serve.”

Rob Evans is the chief fire officer for Redwood Meadows Emergency Services, 25 kilometres west of Calgary. Evans attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1989 and studied photojournalism. In 1992, he joined RMES after taking pictures of an interface fire and making prints for the department. He has his NFPA 1001 level II certification, NFPA 472 Operations and Awareness (hazmat), NFPA 1041 level I (fire service instructor), Dalhousie University Certificate in Fire Service Leadership and Certificate in Fire Service Administration and is a registered Emergency Medical Responder with the Alberta College of Paramedics. He lives in Redwood Meadows with his wife, a captain/EMT with RMES, and three children. Follow him on Twitter at @redwoodwoof

« C’est là que les pompiers de partout au pays font partie intégrante des initiatives de l’ACCP à Ottawa. Le Comité éclaire l’ACCP, à travers les yeux et les oreilles de la communauté des services d’incendie du Canada. Il fait également fonction de forum pour l’élaboration des politiques et il est une source d’expertise technique.

« À titre de porte-parole des pompiers du Canada, l’ACCP compte sur ce foisonnement d’idées et d’informations qui débute dans nos casernes et se termine dans les couloirs du Parlement. »

Compte-tenu une élection fédérale dans deux ans, les faits et gestes de l’ACCP sur la Colline seront encore plus importants, a affirmé Katlyn Harrison.

« Le Programme de sensibilisation et de relations gouvernementales fédérales de l’ACCP devrait s’aligner aux priorités du gouvernement canadien et livrer son message systématiquement.

« La force du plaidoyer de l’ACCP menant à l’élection fédérale de 2011 a incité tous les partis nationaux à inscrire la principale priorité de l’ACCP à leurs plates-formes électorales. » Le résultat : la mise en œuvre du crédit d’impôt pour les pompiers volontaires dans le cadre du budget de 2011.

Alors que les partis se préparent pour l’élection, il est important d’affiner les messages de l’ACCP et de bien organiser ses actions, a déclaré Mme. Harrison.

« Tous les partis politiques se concentreront de plus en plus sur la planification pré-électorale. Les parties prenantes organisées et à forte participation de la base citoyenne auront donc l’occasion de capter l’attention et le soutien des décideurs politiques. »

M. Gamble en convient.

« Je suis convaincu que, de nos jours, les politiciens sont très conscients que les services d’incendie représentent la première ligne de défense pour chaque type de communauté partout au pays parce que l’ACCP a fait une différence au palier fédéral en étant la voix de la sécurité publique pour nos pompiers et les communautés que nous desservons. »

Rob Evans est le chef des pompiers des Services d’urgence de Redwood Meadows, à 25 kilomètres à l’ouest de Calgary. M. Evans a étudié à l’Institut de technologie du sud de l’Alberta en 1989, en photojournalisme. En 1992, il s’est joint aux SURW après avoir pris des photos d’un incendie en zone périurbaine et avoir tiré des exemplaires pour le département. Il détient son certificat de norme NFPA 1001 niveau II, de norme NFPA 472 marchandises dangereuses (HAZMAT), de norme NFPA 1041 niveau I (instructeur sapeur-pompier). Il est titulaire d’un certificat de l’Université Dalhousie en leadership des services d’incendie et d’un certificat en administration des services d’incendie. Il est un intervenant médical d’urgence diplômé du Collège des ambulanciers paramédicaux de l’Alberta. Il vit à Redwood Meadows avec sa femme, une capitaine/TSMU avec les SURW et ses trois enfants. Suivez-le sur Twitter à @redwoodwoof

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website: www.cesta.ca

Chris Pettinger

CESTA Inc. has a history of supplying quality products to Fire, Police, Industry, EMS and the Military in Ontario. We specialize in technical water and rope rescue product sales and training. Our product lines include Petzl, Mustang, Haix, Bullex, Salus, Omega Pacific, Oceanid, Reach & Rescue, Esprit Ropes, FireAde, NRS, Res-Q-Jack, International Stretcher Systems, EGNIS/ Original RIT Bag, LifeLiner Flash Hoods, GEMTOR, FireCraft, Rock Exotica, EVAC Systems, and Sterling Rope. Our associate instructors are experienced full time fire service professionals dedicated to providing exceptional training. CESTA is certified by Petzl America as an authorized distributor and training provider for the Petzl EXO personal escape system. Call Chris Pettinger at 705-774-3825 or e-mail chris@cesta.ca for more information and competitive pricing on your equipment.

CARL THIBAULT FIRE TRUCKS

38 Thibault (Street), Box 540, Pierreville, QC J0G 1J0

Tel: 450-568-7020 Fax: 450-568-3049

e-mail: info@thibaultfiretrucks.com website: www.thibaultfiretrucks.com

Carl Thibault, Maricarl Thibault

We are a Canadian based company and we manufacture a full line of fire apparatus which includes aerial ladders, pumpers, tankers, rescue units and vacuum tankers. We provide parts and other related products.

BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER

PO Box 530, 105 Donly Drive S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5

Tel: 519-429-3966 Fax: 1-866-810-8111

Toll Free: 1-888-599-2228 ext. 235

e-mail: bcomer@annexweb.com website: www.becomingafirefighter.com

Barb Comer, Sales Assistant

C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS

3044 Sawmill Rd., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0

Tel: 519-664-3796 Fax: 519-664-3624

e-mail: fireinfo@c-max.ca

website: www.c-max.ca

Kathy Brookes, Sales & Service

Canadian family owned and operated business that offers a higher standard of service and sales for all your Fire Apparatus needs. C-Max Fire Solutions offers 24 Hour service from EVT Technicians with fully stocked service trucks. We offer Pump testing and repairs to all makes and models. We offer ground ladder testing as per NFPA 1932. We are also Ontario’s Factory Sales and Service Centre for KME Fire Apparatus.

CARRIER CENTERS

6 Edmondson Street, Brantford, ON N3R 7J3

Tel: 519-720-1099 Fax: 519-752-0370

Toll Free: 1-866-896-3588

e-mail: evinfo@carriercenters.ca website: www.carriercenters.ca

John Mackinnon

Carrier Centers Emergency Vehicles Division is proud to be the E-ONE fire apparatus dealer for Ontario. When you need full-service for all makes and models of mission critical vehicles including parts, mobile on-site pump testing, ground ladder testing, aerial inspections, refurbishing, collision repair and more, make Carrier Centers your first choice to help your department keep your community safe. For sales, parts, and service inquiries please call 1-866-896-3588. For information regarding additional offerings including heavy trucks, walk-in vans, lease and rental, reefers and air conditioning, and body shop services, visit us online at www.carriercenters.ca

CET FIRE PUMPS MFG.

75, rue Hector, C.P. 90, Pierreville, QC J0G 1J0 Tel: 450-568-2719 Fax: 450-568-2613

Toll Free: 1-888-844-2285

e-mail: sales@fire-pump.com website: www.fire-pump.com

Stephan Thibault

Accept Only The Best Portable Pumps, Skid Units, CAFS, Foam Trailer, Glider Kit, Water Tank, Brush Truck and Fire Apparatus. A Century of Engineering for the Bravest!

CODE 4 FIRE & RESCUE INC.

26 Oneida St., PO Box 1297, Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 Tel: 905-768-9254 Fax: 905-487-1517

Toll Free: 1-800-387-2286

e-mail: chris@code4.com website: www.code4.com

Chris Christie

Call1-800-665-4900 for all your “Hurst’’ Extrication needs! Service, Sales and Training. HME Fire Trucks now available - see www.firetrucks.com

Proudly Serving Those Who Serve Others

COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS INC.

2714 - 5th St., Nisku, AB T9E 0H1

Toll Free: 1-877-301-FIRE (3473)

e-mail: gscratchley@csinet.ca

website: www.commercialsolutions.ca

Greg Scratchley

Commercial Solutions is the proud distributor of a full line of first responder and firefighting products and equipment including Morning Pride and Foxfire Illumination Products. With branches across Canada, Commercial Solutions also provides working solutions for companies in the oilfield, manufacturing, industrial and natural resource sectors with a broad range of industrial, bearing and power transmission, field, survey, fall protection and safety products.

CUTTERS EDGE

PO Box 846, 3855 23rd Street, Baker City, OR 97814

Tel: 541-524-9999 Fax: 541-524-9996

Toll Free: 1-800-433-3716

e-mail: info@cuttersedge.com

website: www.cuttersedge.com

Thomas Ruzich

Manufacturers of NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY

MULTI-CUT® Fire Rescue Saw with BULLET® Chain, H Series Rotary Rescue Saw with choice of BULLET BLADE, Black Diamond and Black Star Diamond Blades and CE94 Concrete Cutting Chainsaw with Diamond Chain. Fully equipped Field Kits are available for all 3 models.

CROMPION INTERNATIONAL

341 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Tel: 225-343-4219 Fax: 225-343-6033

e-mail: kgrantham@crompion.com website: www.crompion.com

Ken Grantham, Executive Vice President & Director of Technical Services.

Well suited to stand up to challenging corrosive and abrasive environments, Crompion International’s Cromgard C12 Specialty Stainless Steel has a history of superior performance in the fire apparatus industry. A low-cost, next-generation stainless steel, Cromgard C12 provides strength, corrsion and abrasion resistance, durability and low maintenance, as well as good weldability and formability, making it capable of fabrication by conventional techniques. Successfully used by varioius large-scale fire apparatus manufacturers, Cromgard C12 proves its worth for cab, chassis and body applications. Due to its higher strength over 304SS and conventional aluminum, Cromgard C12 allows the ability to specify a thinner gauge and create a lighter-weight vehicle. In addition to supplying our sheet, plate and tubular products, we provide fabricated parts and assemblies to pre-determined specifications and ship them ready to use.

D&R ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.

8820 George Bolton Parkway, Bolton, ON L7E 2Y4

Tel: 905-951-9997 Fax: 905-951-0019

Toll Free: 1-800-538-7338

e-mail: michael@dandrelectronics.com website: www.dandrelectronics.com

Michael Lucarelli, Colin Bennett

D&R Electronics is an ISO 9001:2008 Registered Canadian Designer/Manufacturer of SWITCHRITE Vehicle Equipment Consoles, In-Vehicle Computer/ Printer Mounting solutions and the TRUCK-STOR line of Custom Vehicle Equipment Storage Systems. D&R Electronics is a Panasonic Canada Approved designer/ manufacturer of In-Vehicle Mounting Solutions for the TOUGHBOOK and TOUCHPAD product line.

D&R Electronics also Designs and Manufactures a complete line of SAE Certified/NFPA Compliant LED Emergency/Safety Lighting as well as Basic Switch Panels, Microprocessor Based Electronic Light Control Systems and Full Feature Siren/Light Control Systems. D&R Electronics has been employing Canadians and manufacturing quality Canadian made products for the emergency service industry since 1976.

DARCH FIRE

9-402 Harmony Rd., Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Tel: 519-622-6110 Fax: 519-622-7705

Toll Free: 1-800-254-2049

e-mail: sales@darchfire.com

website: www.darchfire.com

John Darch, Susan Miller, Todd Finnie

The goal at Darch is to provide the best fire and first responder vehicles, equipment and technical service so that emergency services personnel can work safely and protect the citizens of their community. Darch partners with leading industry manufacturers including Pierce Manufacturing, Holmatro, Draeger, Elkhart, Geargrid, Key Fire Hose, Blowhard Fans and Code 3 as well as many, many more. The parts department at Darch has all of the everyday and hard to find parts needed to keep your emergency vehicles in top form. Darch’s professional fleet service team with fully licensed and EVT master certified technicians is ready to respond to all of your fire truck maintenance and service needs including pump testing and scheduled fleet service.

DEPENDABLE EMERGENCY VEHICLES

275 Clarence St., Brampton, ON L6W 3R3

Tel: 905-453-6724 Fax: 905-453-7716

Toll Free: 1-800-268-0871

e-mail: sales@dependable.ca

website: www.dependable.ca

Pino Natale

Design & manufacture custom fire pumpers, rescues, tankers, aerials, haz-mat, air-lighting units, minis, EMS & police support vehicles & equipment. Collision and restoration estimates, complete on-site vehicle collision and restoration, large custom paint shop. Apparatus repairs and MTO certification. Spartan Dealer, Freightliner, Sterling, International, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack, Ford, General Motors chassis. Sales. Service and parts for Hale, Darley and Waterous pumps. Extensive parts inventory. Sales and repairs of all makes of Emergency lighting, hose, nozzles and fire related equipment. Friendly, courteous and knowledgeable one stop shopping for fire apparatus and related equipment since 1975.

CANADIAN DEALER FOR:

CSE INCENDIE ET SÉCURITÉ

5990 Vanden Abeele, St. Laurent, QC H4S 1R9

Tel: 514-737-2280 Fax: 514-737-2751

Toll Free: 1-866-737-2280

e-mail: info@cseis.com

website: www.cseis.com

Henry Paintin

We supply SCBAs, Thermal Imaging Cameras, Auto Extrication Tools, CAF Systems foam, Bunker Gear, Fire Hose and accessories, nozzles, fall protection communications equipment, fittings, hazmat suits, ventilation fans, rescue saws, ice and water rescue gear, high angle rescue gear, boots, helmets and gloves.

Spartan ERV, A Spartan Company 907 7th Avenue North, Brandon, SD 57005

Tel: 605-582-4000 Fax: 605-582-4001

website: www.spartanerv.com

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DIXON NORTHLINE

6350-4/5 Netherhart Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1B8

Tel: 905-564-5680 Fax: 905-564-8822

Toll Free: 1-800-786-9697

e-mail: dlester@dixonvalve.com

website: www.dixonvalve.com

Dean Lester

Dixon Valve is a world leader in manufacturing with stocking locations worldwide. We have now combined our Aluminum Northline product line with our Brass Powhatan product line and are proud to issue the new Dixon Fire Catalogue. Please contact a Northline sales representative at 1-800-786-9697 to have a new catalogue sent to you. As always, we value your commitment supporting a Canadian based manufacturer and look forward to working with you.

EASTWAY EMERGENCY VEHICLES

7 Industrial Ave., Carleton Place, ON K7C 3V7

Tel: 613-257-8197 Fax: 613-257-8517

Toll Free: 1-888-571-6842

e-mail: gmills@eastway911.com website: www.eastway911.com

Gord Mills, Sales Manager

Eastway Emergency Vehicles (EEV) is a custom manufacturer of all types of apparatus for the fire service. EEV is a Canadian based company owned and operated by the same family for over 45 years. Apart from custom designed and engineered apparatus EEV also maintains an inventory of demo units and pre-owned units available for immediate delivery. EEV provides mobile pump test and repairs as well as full in house refurbishment and mechanical repairs.

DRAGER SAFETY CANADA LTD.

7555 Danbro Cres., Mississauga, ON L5N 6P9

Tel: 905-821-8988 Fax: 905-821-2565

Toll Free: 1-877-372-4371

e-mail: kathrin.martens@draeger.com

website: www.draeger.ca

Kathrin Martens

Draeger Tubes detect over 500 different gases. Our gas Analyzer CMS combines high accuracy with simplicity and flexibility. Portable and fixed gas detection are available for many toxic and combustible gases. Draeger’s respiratory line ranges from half mask cartridge respirators to S.C.B.A.’s. We also specialize in Confined Space Training Trailer, the Live Fire Training Systems, the Swede Survival Flashover Systems and Submarine Escape Devices.

FDM

SOFTWARE

113 - 949 West 3rd St., North Vancouver, BC V7P 3P7

Tel: 604-986-9941 Fax: 604-986-7130

Toll Free: 1-800-986-9941

e-mail: sales@fdmsoft.com

website: www.fdmsoft.com

Kate Patrick

FDM Software helps Heroes to the rescue – and after: Our fully integrated CAD, RMS, and GIS Analyst solutions give First Responders immediate access to shared data.

Seamless access to critical information including best route and hazmat details makes for a faster, more comprehensive response. Reporting is simplified with easy to use reporting tools plus real-time dashboarding and Business Intelligence technology. Our scalable solutions are cost effective, our implementation and support is second to none – and we have almost 25 years proven experience in 450+ North American jurisdictions.

FIREBLAST GLOBAL

545 Monica Circle, Corona, CA 92880 Fax: 951-279-1006

Toll Free: 1-800-716-1977

e-mail: pellis@fireblast451.com

website: www.fireblast.com

Paul Ellis, Sales Rep.

For nearly two decades, Fireblast Global has specialized in the design and production of fire training equipment for the Civil Aviation, Municipal, Oil and Gas, Industrial, Institutional, and Civil Defense sectors. Utilizing staff engineers experienced in worldwide projects, inclusive of architectural design and facilities engineering, our staff designs, engineers, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of fire training products available today. Our goal is to be the first choice for customers, by developing training equipment that is recognized for quality and performance, and to produce fire training products that set industry standards for safety. Share our passion and the rewards of our quest for innovation excellence, and join the Fireblast family by adding our products, services, and solutions to your training program.

FIREHALL BOOKSTORE

PO Box 530, 105 Donly Drive S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5 Tel: 519-429-3006 Fax: 1-877-624-1940

Toll Free: 1-877-267-3473

e-mail: firehallbookstore@annexweb.com

website: www.firehallbookstore.com

Becky Atkinson

Canadian distributors for education and training products. Product lines include NFPA, IFSTA, PennWell, Brady, Action Training, Emergency Film Group & Jones & Bartlett.

E-ONE, INC.

1601 S.W. 37th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474

Tel: 352-237-1122 Fax: 352-237-1151

e-mail: info@e-one.com

website: www.e-one.com

CANADIAN DEALERS

Carrier Emergency Equipment

6 Edmondson St., Brantford, ON N3T 5N3

Phone: 519-752-5431

Territory: Ontario, Atlantic Provinces

First Truck Specialty Vehicles

18688 96th Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 3P9

Phone: 604-888-1424

Territory:

British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories Techno Feu Apparatus Maintenance

105 Marie-Victorin, St. Francois-Du-Lac, PQ J0G 1M0

Phone: 450-568-2777

Territory: Quebec

FIRE FIGHTING IN CANADA/CANADIAN

FIREFIGHTER/EMS QUARTERLY

PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5

Tel: 519-429-5178 Fax: 888-404-1129

Toll Free: 1-888-599-2228 ext. 252

e-mail: fire@annexweb.com

website: www.firefightingincanada.com

Publisher, Martin McAnulty

Advertising Manager, Catherine Connolly

Editor, Laura King

FIREHALL.COM

PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5 Fax: 1-888-404-1129

Toll Free: 1-888-599-2228 Ext. 253

e-mail: cconnolly@annexweb.com website: www.firehall.com

Catherine Connolly, Advertising Manager

Firehall.com provides an excellent forum for exchange among firefighters and others involved in the fire service. Advertising options include banner ads and e-blasts and offer extensive exposure to the rank and file.

FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD.

34 Torlake Cres., Toronto, ON M8Z 1B3

Tel: 416-251-3552 Fax: 416-253-0437

Toll Free: 1-888-731-7377

e-mail: tanja@fireservicemanagement.com website: www.fireservicemanagement.com

Peter Hill, Tanja Wleklinski

Canada’s Premier facility dedicated exclusively to providing the best in bunker gear cleaning, assessing, decontamination and repair. NFPA 1851:2008 compliant, ISO 9001: 2008 registered, ETL verified for all fabric repairs and all moisture barrier repairs. Locations: Calgary, Toronto, Detroit.

GEORGIAN FIREGEAR SERVICE

103 Bayfield St., Barrie, ON L4M 3A9

Tel: 705-737-1796 Fax: 705-721-3389

Toll Free: 1-888-834-7343

e-mail: info@georgianfiregear.ca website: www.georgianfiregear.ca Manager

20 years of quality NFPA 1851 compliant bunker gear maintenance in central Ontario. Factory trained and/ or approved by all major bunker gear manufacturers. Computerized tracking and reports available. Fully verified for all fabrics and moisture barriers under 2008 version of NFPA 1851.

FORT GARRY FIRE TRUCKS LTD.

53 Bergen Cutoff Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6

Tel: 204-594-3473 Fax: 204-694-3230

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3473

e-mail: bnash@fgft.ca website: www.fgft.com

Brian Nash- National Sales Manager Fort Garry Fire Trucks offers a complete line of Quality Fire Apparatus, including Pumpers, Tankers, Rescues and Aerial Ladders.

GLOBAL RISK INNOVATIONS

87 Law Drive, Guelph, ON N1E 7J7

Tel: 519-822-0118 Fax: 519-822-5080

Toll Free: 1-866-639-8727

e-mail: judy@globalriskinnovations.com website: www.globalriskinnovations.com

Global Risk Innovations’ corporate mission is: “To empower organizations through innovative e-learning and risk management solutions.” In support of that mission, GRI offers the following products: TargetSolutions Online Training & Records Management system, Blue Card Command Certification program and the CommandScope Pre-plan program.

GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

105 Vieve’s Way, Elkton, MD 21921

Tel: 410-392-3600 Fax: 410-392-4452

Toll Free: 1-800-431-GORE (4673)

e-mail: crosstech@wlgore.com

website: www.GoreProtectiveFabrics.com

Emily Smith, Bob Towe

For more than 30 years, Gore has pioneered highperformance fabrics for firefighters and first responders. Because fire departments have different needs, our line of protective fabrics spans the range of durability while protecting against exposure to blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water. In addition, all of these barriers help manage heat stress better throughout a broad range of environmental conditions that firefighters frequently encounter – particularly those with warmer temperatures and low radiant heat levels. As Gore’s latest advancement for the fire industry, CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier delivers enhanced durability and protection. CROSSTECH® 3-layer moisture barrier is the most rugged barrier in today’s market – providing exceptional protection against abrasion and wear. GORE® RT7100 moisture barrier offers a superior combination of performance and value – an excellent choice for budgetary challenges. And for technical rescue, hazmat, decontamination, and containment, choose ensembles with GORE® CHEMPAK® fabrics — helping you operate more confidently and remain engaged longer during physically demanding missions in warm and hot zone environments. Whatever you’re up against, Gore has you covered with the most innovative barrier solutions.

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

1423 Park St., Nelson, BC V1L 2H7

Tel: 250-352-9495 Fax: 206-350-7750

Toll Free: 1-866-352-9495

e-mail: fp2@fp2.ca

website: www.fp2.ca

Jeremy Murphy, Douglas Farquharson

FP2 is powerful, flexible and reasonably-priced. Modular design covers every aspect of Fire Department administration, including Dispatch, Scheduling, Attendance and much more. Our unique Compensation Reports can even do payroll for you!

FSI® NORTH AMERICA, A Division of Fire Safety International Inc.®

311 Abbe Road, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054

Tel: 440-949-2400 Fax: 440-949-2900

e-mail: sales@fsinorth.com

website: www.fsinorth.com

Mark Conron, Phil Graham

Full line supplier of mobile, portable & fixed hazmat decon showers, shelters, field hospitals, surge capacity systems and accessories. Also offer rescue boats, PPV fans, and EMS supplies such as the FSI Transporter Disposable Backboards, triage tape, FSI medical ‘Field Cots’ and mortuary supplies.

37 Loudon Rd., Pittsfield, NH 03263

Tel: 603-435-8323 Fax: 603-435-6388

Toll Free: 1-800-232-8323

e-mail: info@globefiresuits.com website: www.globefiresuits.com

Stephanie McQuade

Problem: Your current turnout gear restricts your performance. It’s physiology. When you move your arms to work in front of you or raise them up to work above you, you need more length across your back and more length under your arms or else your movements will be restricted. Our AXTION™ back with full-length expansion pleats and AXTION™ sleeve with pleats and darts on the front and back of each sleeve allows unrestricted movement with or without an SCBA and produces minimum coat rise when you reach up. Globe Firefighter Suits - Turning out the world’s best.

GRACE INDUSTRIES, INC.

305 Bend Hill Rd., Fredonia, PA 16124

Tel: 724-962-9231 Fax: 724-962-3611

Toll Free: 1-800-969-6933

e-mail: info@graceindustries.com

website: www.GraceIndustries.com

Grace Industries is a world class manufacturer of Fire Fighter PASS alarms as well as Fire Fighter TPASS radio transmitting Accountability Systems. MADE IN THE USA. The SuperPASS® 2 and SuperPASS® 3 are favorites as primary or back-up PASS alarms. The TPASS® 3 and TPASS® 4 are primary Accountability transmitting devices while acting as a back-up PASS alarm. InCommand® Accountability Systems provide real time monitoring of all Fire Fighters on scene with the ability to transmit an EVACUATE alarm with positive confirmation that the alarm was received. Check out our affordable Fire Fighter TPASS® Telemetry Safety Kit designed for the smaller Fire Department.

GLOBE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC

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HIGHWATER HOSE INC.

JORDAIR COMPRESSORS INC.

101-7950 Huston Road, Delta, BC V4G 1C2

HANNAY REELS INC.

553 State Route 143, Westerlo, NY 12193

Tel: 518-797-3791 Fax: 518-797-3259

Toll Free: 1-877-467-3357

e-mail: reels@hannay.com

website: www.hannay.com

Edward Rash, Marketing/Sales Manager

Reliable Firefighting and Rescue reels designed and built to exacting standards and efficient use of apparatus space. There are Hannay Reels for all large or small diameter hose, for breathing air, hydraulic, water and foam. Hannay power cable and grounding reels provide safety and quality professional equipment. With worldwide acceptance in the Fire/Rescue profession Hannay has a reel to meet your needs.

HASTINGS BRASS FOUNDRY LTD.

236 Clark Dr., Vancouver, BC V5L 3H3

Tel: 604-253-2811 Fax: 604-253-3133

e-mail: hasbra@telus.net

website: www.hasbra.com

Robert Worner, Sales Mgr.

HASBRA FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT - Serving the Firefighting Community Through Quality Distributors Since 1916. ISO 9001-2008

12 rue Willard, East Angus, QC J0B 1R0

Tel: 1-888-832-4310

Fax: 819-832-4340

e-mail: hoseman@mindspring.com

website: www.highwaterhose.com

David Pritchard, Director

Worldwide supplier of a wide range of rubber covered and lightweight, layflat fire and industrial hoses.

A New Evolution in Fire Fighting:

• Deluge™ - Designed for high volume water supply where excellent friction loss, packability and cold temperature flexibility are critical.

• X-Stream® Plus - Designed for aggressive interior attack where excellent abrasion and cut resistance are essential and where color-coded attack lines are crucial.

• Available with the iREFLECT™ Lock Lever Storz and iDENTIFY™ Coding System.

OUR CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS

• www.brenkir.com - NL

• www.cumings.ca - NS, NB, PEI

• www.l’arsenal.ca - QC

• www.municipalequipment.ca - S./S.E. ONT

• www.spi-s.com - N./N.W. ONT

• www.realsafety.ca - MB

• www.wfrfire.com - BC, AB, SK, YT, NWT

HI-VIS CITY,

A division of Corporate Security Supply Ltd. 891 Century St., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0M3

Tel: 204-989-1002 Fax: 204-989-1010

Toll Free: 1-800-563-5566

e-mail: sales@hivis.ca

website: www.hiviscity.com

Geoff Gray, (geoff@corporatesupply.ca)

We supply products that exceed the needs of our customers (Fire, EMS, Search & Rescue and K9 Teams) with functional innovation while delivering exceptional value. Our line of clothing, boots and accessories are designed for comfort, functionality and usability.

INNOTEX®

275 Gouin St., PO Box 2980, Richmond, QC J0B 2H0

Tel: 819-826-5971 Fax: 819-826-5195

Toll Free: 1-888-821-3121

e-mail: info@innotexprotection.com website: www.innotexprotection.com

Kerin Sparks, Director of Sales - North America INNOTEX® is a North American leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of high quality firefighter suits, gloves and hoods certified to NFPA 1971.

JUNKYARD DOG INDUSTRIES

119 Keystone Dr., Montgomeryville, PA 18936

Tel: 267-803-1440 Fax: 267-803-1447

Toll Free: 1-800-574-8228

e-mail: info@jydind.com

website: www.junkyarddogindustries.com

Melissa Cafaro, Tom Hurd

“Keeping It Simple” - Junkyard Dog Industries ZStrut and XTend Rescue Strut Systems and the SideWinder Rescue Stabilization Jack are the easiest and most affordable products used by rescuers worldwide.

See our line of fire, rescue and EMS products online including equipment bags. Dealer inquiries accepted. Please e-mail Tom Hurd at Thurd@jydind.com for more information.

Tel: 604-940-8101 Fax: 604-940-8131

Toll Free: 1-800-940-8101

e-mail: accounting@jordair.ca

website: www.jordair.ca

Andrea Barnard

Jordair is an ISO 9001-2008 accredited company founded in 1973 for the production of compression systems. Jordair offers a diverse range of standard and engineered compressed air and gas systems for specialized applications.

Proudly Canadian, Jordair has supplied over 5,000 breathing air and gas compressors to a variety of Canadian and global clients. Jordair is the exclusive Canadian agent for Bauer Kompressoren GmbH of Munich, Germany.

Jordair products set the industry standard in safety and reliability. Jordair/Bauer compressor systems are the number one choice for the Fire Departments, Diving and the Military in Canada.

KIDDE CANADA INC. – Angus Fire Division

340 Four Valley Drive, Vaughan, ON L4K 5Z1

Tel: 905-695-6060 Fax: 905-660-4670

Toll Free: 1-800-667-0423 website: www.kiddecanada.com

Contact Us: Western Canada Sales – Gary Darling ext 6261 (Gary.Darling@kiddecanada.com), Ontario, Manitoba & Atlantic Sales – Jeremy Laviolette ext 6075 (Jeremy.Laviolette@kiddecanada.com), Quebec Sales – Marcel Demers ext 6264 (Marcel.Demers@kiddecanada.com), Business Support and Information – Mike Calderone ext 6070 (Mike.Calderone@kiddecanada.com), Inside Sales & Customer Service – Barry Coldwell ext 6245 (Barry.Coldwell@kiddecanada,com).

The legacy of Angus Fire goes back over 200 years. Tradition, combined with innovation has allowed Angus to become the world leader in the manufacture of fire fighting equipment.

Canada’s first choice in high quality hoses and foam products, the Angus Fire brand offers performance second-to-none, while Kidde Canada’s sales and technical support team ensure the legendary Angus Fire service level is maintained to the highest industry standards.

KNOX COMPANY

1601 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027

Tel: 623-687-2300 Fax: 623-687-2283

Toll Free: 1-800-552-5669

e-mail: info@knoxbox.com

website: www.knoxbox.com

The KNOX-BOX Rapid Entry System is a complete emergency access system operated with a high security master key. Fire departments in North America have been depending on Knox key boxes, vaults, cabinets, key switches and padlocks since 1975. Other products include locking FDC plugs and caps for protecting water based fire protection systems.

M&L SUPPLY

14935 County Road 2, PO Box 269, Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0

Tel: 1-866-445-3473 Fax: 613-537-9449

Toll Free: 1-866-445-3473

e-mail: markp@mnlsupply.com website: www.mnlsupply.com

Mark Prendergast, President HOW CAN WE HELP MAKE YOUR JOB EASIER CHIEF?

How’s this - 10 Sales People (combined sales backgrounds of 185 years, as well as combined firefighting backgrounds of 315 years).

When equipment is damaged in hostile environments we have 4 Factory Certified Technicians (combined service background of 49 years, combined Firefighter background of 102 years) to get you up and running. CHIEF ARE YOU STILL THINKING?

KOCHEK CO., INC.

3131 Autumn Hill Crescent, Burlington, ON L7M 1Z3

Tel: 416-948-6124 Fax: 905-592-1999

Cell: 416-948-6124

e-mail: lkenyon@kochek.com

website: www.kochek.com

Laura Kenyon, Regional Sales Manager

At Kochek, we take pride in manufacturing only the finest quality strainers, fittings, adapters, suction hose systems and other specialty equipment to meet a wide variety of water transfer needs. Our Canadian warehouse is now well stocked to expedite shipments across the country. Laura Kenyon looks forward to the opportunity to assist your industry or fire department in protecting the lives and homes in your community. For more information about Kochek products contact Laura and please remember to check our website regularly for new information being added to help you in your fight against fires.

MERCEDES TEXTILES LTD.

5838 Cypihot, Ville St. Laurent, QC H4S 1Y5

Tel: 514-335-4337

Fax: 514-335-9633

e-mail: info@mercedestextiles.com

website: www.mercedestextiles.com

Robert L. Richardson, President, W.S. (Scott) Fraser, Canadian Sales, Claude Berube, Quebec Sales “100% CANADIAN” fire hose and pump manufacturer of “High Performance” fluid delivery systems for the Municipal, Forestry, Industrial, Snow Making products, Airport, and Military Fire Services.

Innovation Delivered FIRE HOSE:

• KrakenEXO™, the most advanced attack fire hose on the market - weighs less, kinks less, and flows more water.

• Innovator of the highly visible Mertex WAYOUT® couplings, designed for improved “firefighter safety” during interior suppression.

• iDENTIFY™ Coding System - Recessed zone on hose couplings (patent pending) designed to receive and protect identification markings and decals from abrasion damage.

• Innovator of the iREFLECT™ Lock Lever Storz couplings, designed to greatly assist firefighters during LDH deployment and retrieval applications.

KUSSMAUL ELECTRONICS

170 Cherry Avenue, West Sayville, NY 11796

Tel: 631-567-0314 Fax: 631-567-5826

Toll Free: 1-800-346-0857

e-mail: sales@kussmaul.com

website: www.kussmaul.com

Thomas H. Nugent, Michael F. Guzman

Kussmaul Electronics manufactures a complete line of Automatic Battery Chargers for emergency vehicles. The fully automatic chargers are available in sizes from 1 to 75 amps. The automatic disconnects, the Auto Eject for electrical lines and the Air Eject for air lines connects these services to the vehicle. Also a broad array of power control products and Load Managers as well as Inverters and are designed to protect the vehicles electrical system.

• The “lowest friction” loss available, in lightweight, stress reducing fire hose.

• Our exclusive 2-10-L warranty comes on many of our hoses.

PORTABLE FIRE PUMPS:

• A leading manufacturer of high pressure, lightweight, portable fire pumps for forestry and municipal fire department applications.

OUR CANADIAN DISTRIBUTORS

• www.brenkir.com – NL

• www.cumings.ca – NS, NB, PEI

• www.l’arsenal.ca – QC

• www.municipalequipment.ca – S./S.E. ONT

• www.spi-s.com – N./N.W. ONT

• www.realsafety.ca – MB

• www.wfrfire.com – BC, AB, SK, YT, NWT

METALFAB LTD.

847 Central St., Centreville, NB E7K 2E8 Tel: 506-276-4551 Fax: 506-276-3648

Toll Free: 1-800-561-0012

e-mail: rastacey@metalfabfiretrucks.com website: www.metalfabfiretrucks.com

Ryan A. Stacey, CET

Canadian manufacturer of customized Fire Department Pumpers, Tankers and Rescues.

METZ FIRE AND RESCUE

3-304 Stone Rd. W., Guelph, ON N1G 4W4

Tel: 519-763-9955 Fax: 519-763-6682

e-mail: john@metzfirerescue.com website: www.metzfirerescue.com

John Metz

Canadian dealer for KME Fire Apparatus. Specializing in custom and commercial pumpers, aerial, rescue, tankers and wildland units.

MICMAC FIRE & SAFETY SOURCE LTD.

121 Ilsley Ave., Unit 4, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1S4 Tel: 902-468-6060 Fax: 902-468-9090

Toll Free: 1-800-667-3030

e-mail: sales@mmfss.ca website: www.mmfss.ca

Sales contacts: Scott Weatherston, Ross Henderson, Kevin Arsenault, Roland LeBlanc, Justin Neate, John Dunbar, Doug Wilson, Shannon Phillips, Dwayne Young, Henk Engels, Steve Rogers, Andre Grandmaison, Jim Peddle, Matt Reid, Bernie Ryan, Neil Ash, Tim Arbeau. Service tech contacts: Trent MacLean, Marc Gautreau, Dennis Pitts, Terry Powell.

Toll Free: Nova Scotia Head office - 1-800-667-3030

New Brunswick Office - 518 St Mary’s Street, Unit 1, Fredericton, NB E3A 8H5

Newfoundland Office - 36 Austin Street, St John’s, NL A1B 4C2

Toll Free: New Brunswick Office - 1-800-561-1995 Toll Free: Newfoundland Office - 1-888-941-6224

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd with over 50 years distributing fire & safety products to Atlantic Canadian fire, safety, and emergency medical customers.

Distributors for Scott Health, Bullard, Holmatro, Angus, Snap-Tite, Starfield-Lion, Honeywell, Elkhart, Pierce Fire Apparatus, Streamlight, Super Vac, and a multitude of other high quality suppliers.

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MIDWEST FIRE

PO Box 524, 901 Commerce Road, Luverne, MN 56156

Tel: 507-283-9141 Fax: 507-293-9142

Toll Free: 1-800-344-2059

e-mail: bjmwf@iw.net website: www.MidwestFire.com

Brett Jensen

Midwest Fire specializes in manufacturing Tankers (Tenders) and Tanker-Pumpers for fire departments world-wide. We are based in Luverne, MN - the heart of the midwest and North America. Since 1987, we’ve been in the business of serving one specific purpose: MOVING water for Fire Fighters like you. We don’t claim to be all things to all people, but we are proud of the reputation we’ve built by our commitment to being the best in everything that we do.

Midwest Fire – We specialize in MOVING water.

MSA – The Safety Company

5535 Eglinton Ave. W., Ste. 222, Toronto, ON M9C 5K5

Tel: 416-620-2533 Fax: 416-620-9697

Toll Free: 1-800-MSA-9010

e-mail: MSAInsideSales@msasafety.com website: www.MSAFire.com

Ashley Gaworski, Integrated Marketing Specialist, US and Canada

At MSA, our business is safety. We’ve been the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality fire/rescue and safety products since 1914, providing sophisticated devices and protective gear - the result of countless R&D hours, relentless testing, and an unwavering commitment to quality that saves lives and protects thousands of men and women each day. Our core product focus emphasizes Cairns® head, eye, face, hearing and communications protection, FireHawk® Breathing Apparatus and respiratory protective equipment, fall protection and rescue products, Altair® portable gas detection instruments and Galaxy Test Systems, and Evolution® Thermal Imaging Cameras. We believe that every life has a purpose, so we’ve made it our mission to ensure everyone goes home safely. For more information, please visit our website at www. MSAFire.com or call inside sales at 1-800-MSA-9010.

NFPA

c/o Firehall BookStore, PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5 Fax: 1-877-624-1940

Toll Free: 1-877-267-FIRE (3473)

e-mail: firehallbookstore@annexweb.com

website: www.firehallbookstore.com

Canadian distributor for NFPA products.

NICHOLSON MECHANICAL LTD.

2B - 33790 Industrial Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9

Tel: 780-818-1620 Fax: 604-850-5062

Toll Free: 1-877-432-7286

e-mail: mike@nmlonline.ca

website: www.nicholsonmechanical.com

Brett Chessa, Mike Zygmunt

Milnor’s Gear Guardian Washer is made specifically for firefighter’s turnout gear. Commercial Laundry Equipment Sales, Service, Parts, Remanufactured Equipment and Laundry Design.

NOVA

SCOTIA FIREFIGHTERS SCHOOL

48 Powder Mill Rd., Waverley, NS B2R 1E9

Tel: 902-861-3823 Fax: 902-860-0255 or Toll Free: 1-866-399-FIRE (3473)

Toll Free: 1-866-861-3823

e-mail: info@nsfs.ns.ca website: www.nsfs.ns.ca

John Cunningham, Executive Director

Providing high quality training for emergency responders for over 40 years. We offer a full range of courses to meet all of your training requirements. We are distributors of IFSTA, Brady, Pennwell, Delmar, Action Training and Sling Link products.

ONSPOT AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAINS

555 Lordship Blvd.,

Stratford, CT 06615-7124

Tel: 203-377-0777 Fax: 203-380-0441

Toll Free: 1-800-766-7768

e-mail: onspot@onspot.com website: www.onspot.com

Patrick D. Freyer, President

This system permanently fastens to the vehicle’s rear suspension and allows the operator to engage and disengage tire chains at the flip of a dashboard switch without stopping, to enhance traction and braking in forward or reverse.

ONTARIO FIRE TRUCK INC.

1397 Old Hwy. 99, Dundas, ON L9H 5E3

Tel: 905-628-3324, Cell: 905-577-3471

Fax: 905-627-0521

Toll Free: 1-800-474-6698

e-mail: sales@ontariofiretruck.com website: www.ontariofiretruck.com

Wayne Robillard

Ontario Fire Truck Inc. is Ontario’s first choice for Fire Apparatus Service & Sales. We are your first and only call for Fire Apparatus Service, Sales & Testing! We offer you the finest repairs in the industry; we offer a 24 hour, 7 days a week service. All of our service staff is fully licensed Class “A” & “T” both provincially and EVT certified. We are fully insured and have over 30 years experience combined to provide the best service at your location. Our fully stocked mobile service trucks travel all over Ontario! Why take your truck anywhere, we come to you for both Service and Testing! “You’re Test Site or Our Mobile Pump Test Trailer” Our Sales staff has over 60 years combined experience in the fire industry, we offer only the finest fire apparatus, and Our Company believes only the best will do! We are the authorized sales and Service Company for many fire apparatus and equipment companies. “The bitterness of poor quality remains, long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”

OPUS/MARKETEX APPAREL INC.

3761 Victoria Park Ave., Unit 7, Toronto, ON M1W 3S2

Tel: 416-502-3555 Fax: 416-502-3342

Toll Free: 1-855-502-3555, Toll Free Fax: 1-855-502-3342

e-mail: customerservice@opusopus.ca website: www.opusopus.ca

Vincent Lam

Opus brand garments are foremost in the uniform trade. Synonymous to high quality apparel. Emphasis on stress points and colour fastening will provide our garments a long life of service to our customers. Opus brand garments are built to be rugged and tough without compromising comfort. Check out our website: www.opusopus.ca

PATCHMAN, THE

PO Box 995, Onoway, AB T0E 1V0

Toll Free: 1-866-672-4033

e-mail: patchman@xplornet.com

website: www.thepatchman.ca

Scott Williams

Experts for PATCHMAN Hi Viz Reflective and Diamondiamonds. Patches. Uniforms. Embroidery. Logo Design. Promotional. Clothing.

PIERCE MANUFACTURING

PO Box 2017, Appleton, WI 54912-2017

Tel: 920-832-3231 Fax: 920-832-3084

website: www.piercemfg.com

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini pumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com.

RESQTECH SYSTEMS INC.

189 Bysham Park Drive, Woodstock, ON N4T 1P1

Tel: 519-539-0645 Fax: 519-539-0646

Toll Free: 1-800-363-7370

e-mail: resqtech@resqtech.com website: www.resqtech.com

Brian Innis

ResQtech Systems, Inc. has served the fire industry since 1985 and is dedicated to providing firefighters with innovative products and solutions. ResQtech Systems is the exclusive fire apparatus dealer for Rosenbauer and Hackney emergency vehicles in Ontario and offer a full line of emergency equipment which includes the Rosenbauer Heros-XT Helmet, Junkyard Dogg Struts, Interspiro Breathing Apparatus, Phoschek Firefighting Foam, Vindicator Nozzles and much more. In addition to the extensive product line, ResQtech has service technicians for your apparatus and emergency equipment needs, available at our in house facilities or on the road.

SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD.

34 Torlake Crescent, Toronto, ON M8Z 1B3

Tel: 416-253-9122 Fax: 416-253-0437

Toll Free: 1-877-253-9122

e-mail: sales@safedesign.com

website: www.safedesign.com

Don King, Vice-President/Sales

Specialists in Firefighters Protective Clothing. Complete line of Thermal Protective PPE. Globe Firefighters Suits, Shelby ‘Firewall’ Gloves, Globe EMS Lifeline, Black Diamond Footwear, PGI Cobra Hoods & Wildland Clothing, Workrite Stationwear, Firefighters Helmets, Cairns Protective Clothing. Globe Footgear, Globe USAR Clothing/Tech Rescue, Topps Safety Apparel, Stationwear.

• Exclusive Dealer Network Coast to Coast.

RAM’D AIR GEAR DRYER

1502 Patricia Ave., Brandon, MB R7A 7K7 Fax: 204-727-0561

Toll Free: 1-888-393-3379

e-mail: info@ramairgeardryer.com website: www.ramairgeardryer.com

Lance Dornn, David Adams

Ram Air provides a full range of dryers made exclusively for drying personal protective equipment including turnout gear, immersion/hazmat suits, ice-rescue suits, helmets, gloves, boots, face masks and SCBAs. Our patented dryers use ambient or heated air with powerful fans that push air through gear from the inside out –effectively drying even the hard to reach areas in a fraction of the time – getting firefighters back to action fast. NFPA compliant, our gear dryers are built with the highest quality components and set standards beyond any other competitor’s products. We strive to provide unmatched customer service and quality products that ensure personnel gear is in top operating condition –ultimately preserving the safety of firefighters and those they serve.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHOENIX

Head Office: 6415 Golden West Ave., Red Deer, AB T4P 3X2

Tel: 403-347-7045 Fax: 403-347-7049

Toll Free: 1-800-494-4210

e-mail: info@rockymountainphoenix.com website: www.rockymountainphoenix.com

BRANCHES:

103-2285 Queen St., Abbotsford, BC V2T 6T3 Tel: 604-864-7303 Fax: 604-864-4938

Toll Free: 1-888-815-0500

320 Logan Rd., Bridgewater, NS B4V 3J8 Tel: 902-298-0415

Rocky Mountain Phoenix is a leader in the supply of vehicle solutions, products and services to the emergency response and fire combat industry. Your complete source for MSA SCBA, Thermal Imaging, Protective Clothing, Suppression Tools and Equipment. Visit our online catalogue at www.rockymountainphoenix.com

SAFETEK EMERGENCY VEHICLES LTD.

30686A Matsqui Place, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6L4

Tel: 1-866-723-3835 Fax: 604-850-2397

Toll Free: 1-866-723-3835

e-mail: sales@firetrucks.ca

website: www.firetrucks.ca

Wayne Stevens, Vice President

Founded in 1993 The Safetek Emergency Vehicles is Canada’s leading provider of firefighting and rescue apparatus, equipment parts and service. We represent some of the industry’s most recognizable and wellknown brands including Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. (SFA), SVI Trucks (SVI), and Danko Emergency Equipment. We offer a diversified range of products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and service, including repair and maintenance services. We are also the Canadian authorized service and warranty provider for Smeal Fire Apparatus, SVI Trucks and Spartan Chassis. We currently employ 12 Emergency Vehicle Technicians (EVT) and have service facilities located in Mississauga ON and Abbotsford, BC. We also operates fully equipped mobile service vehicles, providing our customers with the flexibility of having service completed on location.

Safetek Service includes:

• Annual inspection

• In-service ULC and NFPA pump testing

• Aerial ladder inspection, testing, repair and refurbishment

• Modifications and retrofit

• OEM and aftermarket parts

We stock and distribute both OEM and aftermarket parts from our facilities in Mississauga and Abbotsford and the value of the current inventory is in excess of $500,000. For more information visit us at: www.firetrucks.ca

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SAM CARBIS SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC

1430 West Darlington St., Florence, SC 29501

Tel: 843-662-2595 Fax: 877-471-3087

Toll Free: 1-800-752-2526

e-mail: stacey.cook@fireladder.com website: www.fireladder.com

Stacey Cook

Servicing the fire ground ladder industry for over sixtyfive years is a commitment Sam Carbis Solutions Group, LLC takes pride in. The ALCO-LITE name is abundantly known through all types of fire departments for our quality, dependability, and service. All ALCOLITE ladders meet or exceed the applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for the fire department ground ladders.

SMITHS DETECTION

7030 Century Ave., Mississauga, ON L5N 2V8

Tel: 905-817-5990 Fax: 905-817-5992

e-mail: canada@smithsdetection.com website: www.smithsdetection.com

Martin Hanna, 613-882-6565

Smiths Detection leads the global military and emergency response marketplace with specialized chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) detection and protection solutions. Our advanced and accurate trusted solutions enable armed forces and responders to mitigate incidents with confidence as they seek to reduce risks and minimize potential losses associated with growing CBRNE threats.

STARFIELD - LION COMPANY

23 Benton Road, Toronto, ON M6M 3G2

Tel: 416-789-4354 Fax: 416-789-5475

Toll Free: 1-800-473-5553

SEATS CANADA INC.

1800 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1C8

Tel: 905-364-5843 Fax: 905-364-7822

e-mail: seatsinfo@seatscanada.com

website: www.seatscanada.com

Hasan Mohammed

We offer a complete line of quality Emergency Vehicle seating for driver, officer, crew, wall mount and jump seats. Engineered for comfort and safety, these seats have easy exit flip-up split headrest and are manufactured in a wide variety of covering material.

e-mail: infostarfield-lion@lionprotects.com website: www.starfieldlion.com

Robert Hosselet, National Sales Manager; Francesca Solano, Marketing & Merchandising Co-ordinator; Rosanne Kalenuik, Administrative Manager; Scott Coleman, Regional Sales Mgr., Western Canada. Fire Fighter and Emergency Responder Protective Clothing:

• Proudly Canadian made

• Compliant with NFPA, CGSB standards for firefighter clothing

We build:

* Bunker Gear

* Fire Retardant Station Clothing

* Coveralls

* Wildland Fire Fighting Garments and much more For information on availability or to obtain our full-line catalogue, please contact us today at 1-800-473-5553

SECURITRIM 2002 INC.

9200 - 5 ave., Ville Saint-Georges, QC G5Y 2A9

Tel: 418-226-4961 Fax: 418-221-6147

Toll Free: 1-888-666-4961

e-mail: info@securitrim.ca website: www.securitrim.com

David Russell

Securitrim 2002 is a specialized supplier of both 3M and Reflexite microprismatic reflective sheeting for commercial and emergency vehicle graphics. Brighter graphics enhance motorist safety and is now mandated by law for Fire apparatus. Securitrim 2002 is marketing

Rfor installation over diamond checker plate. Microprismatic custom made one piece pre-striping is now available in easy to install sheets, excellent for full rear coverage.

SUTPHEN CORPORATION

PO Box 158, Amlin, OH 43002

Tel: 800-848-5860 Fax: 614-889-0874

Toll Free: 1-800-726-7030

e-mail: djs@sutphencorp.com website: www.sutphen.com

Dan Sutphen

Manufacturer of Aerial Platforms, Aerial Ladders, Pumpers and Rescue Trucks, Used Aerial Platforms and New Custom Chassis.

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327

Tel: 219-462-6161 Fax: 219-464-7155

Toll Free: 1-800-348-2686

e-mail: sales@tft.com website: www.tft.com

Rod Carringer, VP of Sales and Marketing; Jim Menkee, National Sales Mgr.; Brian Podsiadlik, Cdn. Mgr.

Please contact our local authorized Distributor for all your fire suppression needs:

K & D Pratt, Ltd. - 800-563-9595 (Maritime and Atlantic)

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Jim Menke, National Sales Manager Brian Pods, Canadian Manager

We go the extra mile to give you personalized service that is second to none. Technical assistance is available 24/7 from knowledgeable staff with many years of fire service experience. If you should require service or repair of a product, we maintain a 24 hour in house turn-a-round on all equipment.

Providing the best service to our customers is not just a goal, it’s our way of doing business every day.

e-mail: sales@tft.com Website: www.tft.com Toll Free: +1-800-348-2686

TEAM-1 ACADEMY INC.

760 Pacific Road, Unit 19, Oakville, ON L6L 6M5

Tel: 905-827-0007 Ext. 22 Fax: 905-827-0049

e-mail: brian@team1academy.com website: www.team1academy.com

Brian Kovalcik

TEAM-1 Academy Inc. has been the industry leader for over 20 years providing Professional Training, Safety and Rescue Equipment Sales and Standby Rescue Services to Renewable Energy, Fortune 500 companies, Industry, Utilities, Police, Fire, EMS, Military, Government, Health Care and numerous others.

TOA CANADA CORPORATION

6150 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Mississauga, ON L5T 2J4

Tel: 905-564-3570 Fax: 905-564-3569

e-mail: sales@toacanada.com

website: www.toacanada.com/products/voice_evacuation.html

Rico Lucia, National Sales Manager

Emergency communication provided by TOA Canada Corporation. TOA is a global leader in the manufacture of premier audio and intercom products. Known for their durable and reliable product lines, TOA manufactures emergency paging and communications systems (Integrated Voice Evacuation System), and crowd control equipment, including Megaphones. To learn more about TOA visit www.toacanada.com/products/voice_evacuation.html

UTIL-EQUIP MFG. INC.

80 Norwich Ave., Woodstock, ON N4S 8Y6

Tel: 519-537-6678 Fax: 519-537-7312

e-mail: uti@on.aibn.com

Don Stoddart

Suppliers of

• Emergency Bodies

• Ground Ladder Testing

• Aerial Ladder Testing

TRANS-CARE RESCUE LTD.

PO Box 559, Langham, SK S0K 2L0

Tel: 306-283-4496 Fax: 306-283-4456

e-mail: trans.care@sasktel.net

website: www.trans-carerescue.com

Bill McCombs

UNIFOAM COMPANY LIMITED

5746 Finch Ave., Unit 2, Scarborough, ON M1B 5R2

Tel: 416-335-0514 Fax: 416-335-0515

e-mail: unifoam@total.net

website: www.total.net/~unifoam

George Vestergom Jr.

Manufacture and development of fire fighting foams - Alcohol Resistant, AFFF, Class A, Training Foams as well as Wetting Agents, Foam Control Agents and Fluorosurfactants.

VFIS

145 Wellington Street W., 8th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 1H8 Fax: 416-596-4067

Toll Free: 1-800-461-8347 website: www.vfis.com

Kip Cosgrove, Canadian Regional Manager VFIS is Canada’s largest insurer of Accident & Sickness coverage. We have been protecting Canada’s Heroes since 1991. We have the most comprehensive coverage in Canada.

WATEROUS COMPANY

125 Hardman Ave. S., South St. Paul, MN 55075

Tel: 651-450-5000 Fax: 651-450-5090

e-mail: pumpsales@waterousco.com website: www.waterousco.com

Jim Fazekas, National Sales Mgr., USA and Canada Waterous leads the way in the fire pump suppression industry. With bold new products that will change the way we fight fires. With a full range of fire pumps, foam and CAFSystems, Portable Pumps and Pump Modules, Waterous has the fire fighting solution for any type of fire.

UNITED PLASTIC FABRICATING INC.

165 Flagship Drive, North Andover, MA 01845

Tel: 978-975-4520 Fax: 978-975-4522

Toll Free: 1-800-638-8265

e-mail: info@unitedplastic.com website: www.unitedplastic.com

Karen Pramas

Manufacturer of the #1 water/foam tank in the fire service industry, the POLY-TANK®. Other products include: skid units, wetside tanks, elliptical tanks, foam trailers and various poly equipment and accessories as well as UPF’s PolyBody®.

W.S. DARLEY & CO.

325 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143

Tel: 630-735-3500 Fax: 708-345-8993

Toll Free: 1-800-323-0244

e-mail: pauldarley@darley.com website: www.darley.com

Paul Darley, CEO; James Long, VP; Jim E. Darley, National Sales Mgr.; Michael Whitlaw, Eqpt. Sales Since 1908, Darley has been dedicated to serving the World?s Fire and Emergency Services. We offer a wide range of quality products and services through progressive design, manufacturing and distribution. Darley was recently awarded major contracts by the Department of Defense to provide our forces with fire fighting, rescue and special operational equipment. Darley builds Fire Trucks, Fire Pumps and distributes Fire and Emergency Equipment through our catalog and www.edarley.com.

WHELEN CANADA

400 Morobel Dr., #1, Milton, ON L9T 4N6

Tel: 905-878-8457 Fax: 905-878-0877

e-mail: mleslie@whelencanada.com website: www.whelencanada.com

Malcolm Leslie Supply, installation of emergency vehicle lighting, strobe, LED & halogen light bars, NFPA vehicle lighting. We assist you with vehicle lighting specs. We also supply & install “Early Warning High Power Voice/Siren Systems”.

ZIAMATIC CORP. (ZICO)

10 West College Ave., PO Box 337, Yardley, PA 19067-8337

Tel: 215-493-3618 Fax: 866-493-1401 Toll Free: 1-800-711-3473

e-mail: sales@ziamatic.com website: www.ziamatic.com

Mike Adams, Vice President - Sales Ziamatic Corp. (ZICO) was founded in 1958 with the intention of providing the men and women of the fire services industry with products that make their profession safer and easier. Over 50 years later those ideas still stand – innovative, quality products at an affordable price. If you want quality, you want ZICO.

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AppArAtus

ADAPTERS

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

AERIAL REPAIRS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

AERIAL TESTING

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

AERIALS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Corporation

AIRBAGS

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

AIRPORT

CRASH TRUCKS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carrier Centers

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ALTERNATORS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

AMBULANCES

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

AXLES

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

BACK-UP ALARMS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Whelen Canada

BATTERIES

Crompion International

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

BELLS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

BOATS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

BRAKES

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

BRUSH TRUCKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency

Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

CARGO SLIDES/TRAYS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

CASES

- WATERPROOF

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

CHASSIS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carrier Centers

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Crompion International

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Corporation

CO2 SYSTEMS

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

COMMAND POSTS (MOBILE)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT (ON-BOARD)

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

COMPARTMENT DOORS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMPARTMENT FLOORING

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMPARTMENT

LIGHTING

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMPRESSED AIR

FOAM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Waterous Company

COMPRESSORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Jordair Compressors

Kussmaul Electronics

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

COMPUTER MOUNTS

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Whelen Canada

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

Global Risk Innovations

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

COMPUTERS (APPARATUS MOUNTED)

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Whelen Canada

CONSULTING - VEHICLE INSPECTION

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Whelen Canada

CORROSION CONTROL

C-Max Fire Solutions

Crompion International

Fort Garry

CRIBBING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Junkyard Dog Industries

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

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DECK MATTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

DECK MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

DECONTAMINATION

SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

Ram’d Air Gear Dryer

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

DETECTION SYSTEMS

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety

DOCK LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Whelen Canada

DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

DUMP VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

ELECTRIC THROTTLES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE/REPAIR

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Whelen Canada

ENGINE GOVERNOR SYSTEMS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ENGINES

Carrier Centers

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

EXHAUST

EXTRACTION

Air Technology Solutions Canada Inc.

Air Vacuum Corporation

FITTINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

FLOORING

(NON-SKID)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

FLOWMETERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

FOAM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency

Vehicles Ltd.

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

M&L Supply

Smiths Detection

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Unifoam Company Limited

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W.S. Darley & Co. Waterous Company

FRAME REPAIRS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

FUEL ADDITIVES

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

GENERATORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

GROUND LADDER

INSPECTIONS

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS UNITS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HEADSETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HORNS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Whelen Canada

HOSES

& ACCESSORIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Highwater Hose Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS (IN-PLANT)

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Crompion International

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Pierce Manufacturing

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

INSTRUMENT PANELS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

INTERCOMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TOA Canada Corporation

INTERFACE VEHICLES

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

LADDER ACCESS SYSTEM

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

LDH HARDWARE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Dixon Northline

Eastway Emergency

Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

LEASE/PURCHASE FINANCING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Whelen Canada

LIGHTSBARS/STROBES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Whelen Canada

LIGHTS - FLOOD

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Whelen Canada

LIGHTS - WARNING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Whelen Canada

MASTS, TELESCOPING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Whelen Canada

MINI-PUMPERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

N.D.T. INSPECTIONS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PEDESTALSCOMPUTER & RADIO

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

PIPED-IN

WATERWAYS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PORTABLE

EXTINGUISHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PORTABLE MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

PUMP ACCESSORIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Waterous Company

PUMP SERVICE & TESTING

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

2014 proDuctDirectory

Metz Fire And Rescue

Midwest Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PUMPERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Midwest Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Corporation

PUMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

PUMPS, PORTABLE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

REELS, ELECTRICAL

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

REELS, HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

REFLECTIVE

& MARKINGS

TAPE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Patchman, The ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Securitrim 2002 Inc.

REFURBISHING

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Corporation

RESCUES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Corporation

ROLL-UP DOORS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ROLLOVER PROTECTION

Darch Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

SALVAGE TRUCKS

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

SCBA BRACKETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Inc.

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

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Drager Safety

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SEATING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Seats Canada Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SIRENS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Whelen Canada

SKID UNITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Commercial Solutions

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

United Plastic Fabricating Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SPEAKERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Whelen Canada

SPEAKERSEARLY WARNING SYSTEMS

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Whelen Canada

STEP CHOCKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Junkyard Dog Industries

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

STOP & GO LIGHTS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Whelen Canada

STRAINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Carrier Centers

TANKERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Midwest Fire

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TANKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Crompion International

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

United Plastic Fabricating Inc.

TIRE CHAINSAUTOMATIC

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Onspot Automatic Tire Chains

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

TIRES

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

TRAILERS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Jordair Compressors

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

United Plastic Fabricating Inc.

TRANSMISSIONS

Carrier Centers

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

TRUCK FINISHES

(PAINTS)

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

ResQtech Systems Inc.

TRUCK SERVICE & REPAIR

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TURRETS - BUMPER

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TURRETS - ROOF

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

USED APPARATUS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Corporation

VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Source Ltd.

Fort Garry

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Inc.

Crompion International

Darch Fire

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Whelen Canada

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

VEHICLE CONSOLES

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Whelen Canada

VEHICLE UPFITTING

C-Max Fire Solutions

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Whelen Canada

WATER/FOAM AIRCRAFT

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Waterous Company

WELDERS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

WHEEL CHOCKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Crompion International

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Junkyard Dog Industries

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

WINCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

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ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CommuniCAtions

ALERTING RECEIVERS

Grace Industries, Inc.

APPARATUS

INTERCOM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

BAGS, CASES, KITS, PACKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CONFINED SPACE COMMUNICATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety

Grace Industries, Inc.

MSA – The Safety Company

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

CONSOLES/VEHICLE

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Whelen Canada

EMERGENCY TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Whelen Canada

HEADSETS (DISPATCH)

ResQtech Systems Inc.

HEADSETS (RADIO)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

IN-HELMET COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LOUD HAILER SYSTEMS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Whelen Canada

MEGAPHONES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

TOA Canada Corporation

MOUNTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Whelen Canada

PROTECTIVE CASES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Hi-Vis City

RADIO CHEST

HARNESS

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

SCBA

COMMUNICATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Drager Safety

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TWO-WAY RADIOS

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

VEHICLE INTERCOM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Computers

ACCOUNTABILITY

SOFTWARE

Grace Industries, Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

ASSET MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE FDM Software

COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEMS FDM Software

COMPUTER AIDED MAPPING SYSTEMS FDM Software

COMPUTER MOUNTS IN VEHICLE

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Whelen Canada

EMS SOFTWARE FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

SOFTWARE

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

FIRE INSPECTION

SOFTWARE FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

GIS/GPS MAPPING

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

HAND-HELD DATA COLLECTION

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

HARDWARE

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

HAZ-MAT

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

INCIDENT REPORTING

SOFTWARE FDM Software

Grace Industries, Inc.

LAPTOP CASES

Hi-Vis City

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

ROSTERING/ PERSONNEL FDM Software

TIME KEEPING/ SCHEDULING

SOFTWARE FDM Software

TRAINING

SOFTWARE

FDM Software

FP2 (Ingenious Software)

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

PAGERS

TOA Canada Corporation

Commercial Solutions FDM Software

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BATTERIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Commercial Solutions

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

BATTERIES –RECHARGEABLE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

BATTERY CHARGERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kussmaul Electronics

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

BATTERY CONDITIONER

Kussmaul Electronics

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

BATTERY PACKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

DC TO AC INVERTERS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

DIVE LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ELECTRIC CORD REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kussmaul Electronics

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ELEVATED LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

FLASHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Whelen Canada

FLASHLIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

FLOOD

LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Whelen Canada

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

GENERATOR LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

GENERATORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HELMET LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

HYDRAULIC GENERATORS

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

JUNCTION BOX

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

LIGHTS –RECHARGEABLE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LIGHTS – ROTATING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Whelen Canada

LIGHTS – STROBE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Grace Industries, Inc.

Hi-Vis City

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Whelen Canada

PORTABLE LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Whelen Canada

POSITIVE

PRESSURE FANS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SEARCH LIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

SMOKE EJECTOR FANS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

SPOTLIGHTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Hi-Vis City

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

TELESCOPING MASTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

WATERPROOF CASES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

WATERPROOF

PLUGS AND CORDS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

extriCAtion & resCue equipment

AIR BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CONFINED SPACE VENTILATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

CUTTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Amkus Rescue Systems

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CUTTING TORCHES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

DIVING EQUIPMENT

Drager Safety

EXIT DEVICES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

M&L Supply

EXTRICATION

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Amkus Rescue Systems

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Junkyard Dog Industries

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

EXTRICATION

TOOLS – HYDRAULIC

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Amkus Rescue Systems

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Cutters Edge

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

ICE/WATER RESCUE

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

INDUSTRIAL RESCUE

EQUIPMENT

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

RESCUE SAWS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Cutters Edge

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

ROPE THROW BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

ROPES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

ROPES, HARNESSES & HARDWARE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

SAWS, CONCRETE CUTTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Cutters Edge

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

SAWS, RESCUE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Cutters Edge

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

W.S. Darley & Co.

SAWS, VENTILATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd. Cutters Edge

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

SPREADERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Amkus Rescue Systems

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

STABILIZATION

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Junkyard Dog Industries

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

WATER RESCUE

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

FireFighting equipment

AROUND THE PUMP FOAM SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

BAGS - EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Hi-Vis City

Junkyard Dog Industries

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

BAGS - MEDICAL

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Hi-Vis City

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Junkyard Dog Industries

M&L Supply

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

BOATS –INFLATABLE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

BOATS – RESCUE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CSE Incendie

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

CHAIN, CARBIDE, DIAMOND

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Cutters Edge

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

COMPRESSORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Waterous Company

DECK MATTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

EMERGENCY MEALS

Action Meals Inc.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

EMULSIFIERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Unifoam Company Limited

ENCAPSULATOR AGENTS

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

FIRE AXES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRE BLANKETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Junkyard Dog Industries

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRE DETECTORS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

FIRE EXTINGUISHING POWDERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Commercial Solutions

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

FIRE STOPS

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

FIRE SUPPRESSION

SYSTEMS, FIXED

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

FOAM

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue

Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Unifoam Company Limited

FORESTRY PUMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

FORESTRY PUMPS

(HAND-OPERATED BACKPACKS)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HEAT DETECTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

INFLATABLE TENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

INFRARED SCANNERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

KNIVES

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

LADDER COVERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

LADDERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sam Carbis Solutions Group, Llc

Sutphen Corporation

LIFE RINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LIFTING BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LOCKOUT KIT

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

PFD’S, FLOATATION SUITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Hi-Vis City

ResQtech Systems Inc.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

BOXES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Angus Fire Division

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

PIKE POLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

PORTABLE PUMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Waterous Company

PORTABLE WATER TANKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

POSITIVE PRESSURE

VENTILATION FANS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

PROTECTIVE CASES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

RAPID ENTRY KEY CONTROL

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Knox Company

RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

MSA – The Safety Company

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

RESCUE EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

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Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Cutters Edge

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

RESCUE

HARNESSES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Hi-Vis City

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

RESUSCITATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Commercial Solutions

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

SALVAGE COVERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SALVAGE DRUMS

W.S. Darley & Co.

SHORING

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Junkyard Dog Industries

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

SHOVELS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SMOKE DETECTORS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

SMOKE MACHINES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

TRAINING FOAM

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Unifoam Company Limited

VENTILATION

EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Air Technology Solutions

Canada Inc.

Air Vacuum Corporation

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Cutters Edge

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

WETTING AGENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Unifoam Company Limited

Fire serviCes

CONSULTING -

DESIGN - FIRE

STATIONS

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Whelen Canada

CONSULTINGTENDERS & SPECS.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Crompion International

Dependable Emergency

Vehicles

FDM Software

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Whelen Canada

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HEALTH & SAFETY INQUIRIES

Air Technology Solutions Canada Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

HOSE TESTING/ REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HYDROSTATIC TESTING

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

INSPECTION (HOIST) CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

INSPECTION (LIQUID PENETRANT)

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

INSPECTION (MAGNETIC PARTICLE)

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

INSPECTION (ULTRA SONIC)

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

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INSURANCE

VFIS

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

Georgian Firegear Service

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

PROMOTIONAL EVENTS

M&L Supply

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PUMP MAINTENANCE TRAINING

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

PUMP REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

REFURBISHING

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Corporation

RESCUE EQUIPMENT SERVICE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

RETRO LIGHTING

- UPGRADING

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Whelen Canada

SERVICE/REPAIRSIRENS, LIGHTS, SPEAKERS, STROBE KITS, ETC.

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Whelen Canada

TESTING (AERIALS)

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Util-Equip Mfg. Inc.

TESTING

(AIR/COMPRESSORS)

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

TESTING (GROUND LADDERS)

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Util-Equip Mfg. Inc.

TESTING (MOBILE PUMPER)

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

TESTING (PUMPERS)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Carrier Centers

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Metalfab Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

TESTING (SCBA EQUIPMENT)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

TRUCK SERVICE AND REPAIR

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Carrier Centers

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

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Fort Garry

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Sutphen Corporation

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Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

First Aid & resCue equipment

ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

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Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

Grace Industries, Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

BACKBOARD & STRAPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

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CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

BURN BLANKETS

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

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Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

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CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

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Commercial Solutions

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FIRST AID & MEDICAL KITS

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

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A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Hannay Reels Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LINE THROWING SYSTEMS

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

R.I.T. BAGS (RAPID INTERVENTION)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

Junkyard Dog Industries

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

RESUSCITATION EQUIPMENT

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

SAFETY SIGNS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

STRETCHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

TRAFFIC CONTROL (BARRIERS, CONES, ETC.)

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ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

TRAUMA BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

hAz-mAt equipment

ABSORBENT/ ABSORBENT PRODUCTS

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Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

AIR QUALITY/ TREATMENT/V MONITORING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety

Jordair Compressors

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

ALARM & WARNING SYSTEMS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

ASBESTOS/ LEAD/MOULD ABATEMENT

Dupont Protection Technologies

M&L Supply

BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Jordair Compressors

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

BUNKER GEAR CLEANER AND REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

CBRN RESPONSE EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Drager Safety

Dupont Protection Technologies

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Smiths Detection

CLEANERS/ DEGREASERS/ SOLVENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Unifoam Company Limited

COATINGS PROTECTIVE FLOORING

M&L Supply

COMMUNICATIONS

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Drager Safety

Dupont Protection Technologies

Innotex®

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

CSE Incendie

FDM Software

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

CONFINED SPACE SAFETY

PRODUCTS/ TRAINING/SERVICES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Drager Safety

Grace Industries, Inc. Team-1 Academy Inc.

CONTAINMENT AND LEAK PLUGGING SUPPLIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd. Team-1 Academy Inc.

DE-CON SHOWERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

DISPOSAL SERVICES

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

DIVE EQUIPMENT

Jordair Compressors

ResQtech Systems Inc.

EMERGENCY POWER

M&L Supply

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EQUIPMENT SERVICES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc. Team-1 Academy Inc.

ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE AUDITING

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EYE WASH STATIONS

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Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

FILTRATION EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS

Air Vacuum Corporation

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

GAS DETECTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

Grace Industries, Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Smiths Detection Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

GENERAL CONTRACTING/ DEMOLITION

M&L Supply

GROUNDWATER MONITORING

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

HAZ-MAT ABSORBANTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

HAZ-MAT CHEMICAL NEUTRALIZERS

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

M&L Supply

Team-1 Academy Inc.

HAZ-MAT DECONTAMINATION UNITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

HAZ-MAT SPECIALTY VEHICLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carrier Centers

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

E-One, Inc.

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Pierce Manufacturing

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HAZ-MAT TRAILERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

United Plastic Fabricating Inc.

HAZARDOUS RECYCLING SERVICES

M&L Supply

HAZARDOUS SPILL AGENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Unifoam Company Limited

HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

M&L Supply

INCIDENT COMMAND EQUIPMENT

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

Grace Industries, Inc.

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

INDUSTRIAL CLEANING & DECONTAMINATION

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

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INFLATABLE TENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

LABELS/SIGNS/ PLACARDS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

LABORATORY

TESTING

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

LAUNDRY EQPT FOR TURNOUT GEAR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

LEAK DETECTION/ TESTING

Darch Fire

Drager Safety

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

LEAKS, SEALS & PIPE BANDAGES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

OIL CONTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ON-SCENE LIGHTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

PORTABLE DE-CON STATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Task Force Tips, Inc.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Starfield - Lion Company

Team-1 Academy Inc.

PUBLICATIONS

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Nova Scotia Firefighters School

PUMPS/VALVES/ METERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Waterous Company

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Drager Safety

RIGID TENTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

SCBA SEATING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Seats Canada Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SHELTER HEATERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

SPILL CONTROL KITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

SPILL MITIGATION AGENT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

SPILL RESPONSE/ CLEAN-UP

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

STORAGE SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

TEMPORARY/ PORTABLE BEDS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fire Fighting In Canada/ Canadian Firefighter/ Ems Quarterly

Firehall Bookstore

Nfpa

Nova Scotia Firefighters

School

Smiths Detection Team-1 Academy Inc.

VEHICLE EXHAUST REMOVAL

Air Technology Solutions

Canada Inc.

Air Vacuum Corporation

M&L Supply

hose & hArdwAre

ADAPTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Hastings Brass

Highwater Hose Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency

Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

AERIAL MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

BUTTERFLY VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency

Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

CLAMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hastings Brass

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

COUPLINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Highwater Hose Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

DRY HYDRANT SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

ELECTRIC VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

FLOATING DOCK STRAINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Angus Fire Division

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FOAM EDUCTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

FORESTRY HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Highwater Hose Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Highwater Hose Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

HOSE BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Junkyard Dog Industries

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

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Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

HOSE CLAMPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

HOSE CLEANER

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HOSE DRYER & CABINETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

HOSE REELS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hannay Reels Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HOSE ROLLING DEVICES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HOSE TESTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

HYDRANT ADAPTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

HYDRANT FLOW TESTERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HYDRANT TOOL KIT

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HYDRANTS

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Highwater Hose Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

MONITORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

MUNICIPAL RACK

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

NOZZLES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

GATE VALVES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

HOSE BRIDGES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HOSE COUPLING

ASSIST TOOL

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Highwater Hose Inc.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Dixon Northline

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

INDUSTRIAL HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue

Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

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Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

FSI® North America, A

Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

ROOF, BUMPER TURRETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

M&L Supply

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

SAW BLADES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

SUCTION HOSE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Highwater Hose Inc.

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

SUCTION STRAINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

VALVES & FITTINGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Eastway Emergency Vehicles

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency

Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

W.S. Darley & Co.

WRENCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Akron Brass Company

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Carl Thibault Fire Trucks

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Fort Garry

Hastings Brass

Kidde Canada Inc. –

Angus Fire Division

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Task Force Tips, Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

proteCtive

Clothing & geAr

AIR CYLINDERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

BACK SUPPORT BELTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

BOOTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Gore & Associates, Inc.

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

CHEMICAL RESISTANT FABRICS

Gore & Associates, Inc.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

COOLING VESTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Drager Safety

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

DUST MASKS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Drager Safety

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

EMS TURNOUT GEAR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Gore & Associates, Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

FACE MASK

POUCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Georgian Firegear Service

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

FACE MASKS (SCBA)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Drager Safety

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

FIRE ENTRY SUITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

FLAME RESISTANT

FABRICS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

Dupont Protection

Technologies

Globe Manufacturing Company, Llc

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

GEAR BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Globe Manufacturing Company, Llc

Hi-Vis City

Innotex®

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

GLOVE LINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Gore & Associates, Inc.

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

GLOVES (FIRE FIGHTING)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Globe Manufacturing Company, Llc

Gore & Associates, Inc.

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

GLOVES (KEVLAR EXTRICATION)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Junkyard Dog Industries

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

GLOVES (LATEX)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

GLOVES (RAPPELLING)

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Hi-Vis City

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

GOGGLES/EYE PROTECTION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

HEARING PROTECTORS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

HELMET CHIN STRAPS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

HELMET LINERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

HELMETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

HOODS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

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INCIDENT COMMAND VESTS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Globe Manufacturing Company, Llc

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

INDUSTRIAL APRONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

INFLATABLE STRUCTURES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety

International Inc.®

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

JUMPSUITS & COVERALLS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Patchman, The Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

W.S. Darley & Co.

LIFE & SAFETY

BELTS & HARNESSES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PERSONAL DISTRESS ALARMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Grace Industries, Inc.

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Gore & Associates, Inc.

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE HELMETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE LIGHTING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

C-Max Fire Solutions

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

D&R Electronics Co. Ltd.

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Grace Industries, Inc.

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dupont Protection Technologies

FSI® North America, A Division Of Fire Safety International Inc.®

Globe Manufacturing Company, Llc

Hi-Vis City

Innotex®

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

PROTECTIVE SLEEVES

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

M&L Supply

Starfield - Lion Company

PROXIMITY SUITS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Globe Manufacturing Company, Llc

Innotex®

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

REFLECTIVE TAPE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Globe Manufacturing Company, Llc

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

Patchman, The ResQtech Systems Inc.

Starfield - Lion Company

S.A.R.

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian

Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Hi-Vis City

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

SCBA BRACKETS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SCBA CLEANING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

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Drager Safety

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

SCBA FILL STATIONS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Drager Safety

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

SCBA MASK POUCHES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

M&L Supply

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Starfield - Lion Company

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Drager Safety

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

MSA – The Safety Company

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

SUPPLIED AIR SYSTEMS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

TURNOUT ALTERATION

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

TURNOUT GEAR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Globe Manufacturing Company, Llc

Gore & Associates, Inc.

Innotex®

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

W.S. Darley & Co.

TURNOUT GEAR BAGS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Innotex®

Metz Fire And Rescue

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

TURNOUT GEAR CLEANER

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Commercial Solutions

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Georgian Firegear Service

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

Micmac Fire & Safety

Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

TURNOUT GEAR REPAIR

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Commercial Solutions

Fireservice Management Ltd.

Georgian Firegear Service

Globe Manufacturing Company, Llc

M&L Supply

Metz Fire And Rescue

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Starfield - Lion Company

UTILITY CLIPS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Commercial Solutions

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Hi-Vis City

M&L Supply

Rocky Mountain

Phoenix

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Ziamatic Corp. (Zico)

stAtion equipment

ANTI-SLIP FLOOR COVERING

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

DOOR CLOSERS

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

EXHAUST

EXTRACTION SYSTEMS

Air Technology Solutions Canada Inc.

Air Vacuum Corporation

M&L Supply

HAZ-MAT STORAGE

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Darch Fire

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

HEATERS

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

HOSE WASHERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Darch Fire

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

Dixon Northline

Kochek Co., Inc.

M&L Supply

Metalfab Ltd.

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Ontario Fire Truck Inc.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

PULLEYS

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Dependable Emergency Vehicles

M&L Supply

TURNOUT GEAR DRYERS

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

M&L Supply

Micmac Fire & Safety Source Ltd.

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

TURNOUT GEAR STORAGE SYSTEM

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

Commercial Solutions

CSE Incendie

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

Safedesign Apparel Ltd.

Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd.

WASHING MACHINES

A.J. Stone Company Ltd.

Aréo-Feu/Areo-Fire Ltd.

Nicholson Mechanical Ltd.

ResQtech Systems Inc.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix

trAining Aids Courses

AUTO-EX TRAINING

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Code 4 Fire & Rescue Inc.

CSE Incendie

Global Risk Innovations

M&L Supply

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

BOOKS

Firehall Bookstore

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

COMMUNICATIONS

TRAINING

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

Team-1 Academy Inc.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Advanced Rescue Techniques School Of Canada

Becoming A Firefighter

Drager Safety

FDM Software

Firehall Bookstore

Global Risk Innovations

MSA – The Safety Company

Nfpa

Team-1 Academy Inc.

EMERGENCY

RESPONSE

Canadian Safety Eqpt.

CSE Incendie

Global Risk Innovations

M&L Supply

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

Team-1 Academy Inc.

FARM ACCIDENT

RESCUE

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

FIRE DEPARTMENT

ADMINISTRATION

Global Risk Innovations

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING SYSTEMS

CESTA - Canadian Emergency Supply & Training Associates Inc.

FIRE STREAMS

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

FLASHOVER

HELMET COVERS

Commercial Solutions

M&L Supply

FOAM RESPONSE

TRAINING

Kidde Canada Inc. –Angus Fire Division

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

HAZ-MAT

Global Risk Innovations

M&L Supply

Nova Scotia Firefighters School

Smiths Detection

Team-1 Academy Inc.

Trans-Care Rescue Ltd.

INDUSTRIAL FIRE FIGHTING

Drager Safety

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n my blog on Nov. 26, I discussed the protective direction issued by Lisa Raitt, minister of transport, which directed rail companies to share information with municipalities. The meat and potatoes of protective direction are that, effective immediately, Transport Canada requires that:

• Any Canadian Class 1 railway company that transports dangerous goods must provide municipalities with yearly aggregate information, by quarter, on the nature and volume of dangerous goods the company transports by rail through that municipality; and

• Any person who transports dangerous goods by rail, who is not a Canadian Class 1 railway company, must provide municipalities with yearly aggregate information on the nature and volume of dangerous goods transported through that municipality and must notify municipalities of any significant changes to that information, as soon as possible.

Following the 1981 release of the Grange Report on the inquiry into the Mississauga derailment, the Canadian Transport Commission ordered the implementation of several recommendations, including a speedier conversion to roller bearings, modifications of tank cars to increase safety, the use of additional hot-box detectors that identify overheated axles, and a reduction in the speed and in the length of trains. A special study of main track derailments conducted in 1994 by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada concluded that Canadian main-track derailments had declined by a factor of almost three between 1980 and 1988, but had remained essentially unchanged since then. The reason for the 1980 to 1988 decline in derailments was attributed to a combined result of technical and procedural factors, including:

• Improved installation and repair procedures for welded rail;

The disaster in Lac-Megantic, Que., in July was a similar convergence of technical failure, inadequate oversight and an ineffective regulatory environment.

I don’t think I’m the only one who was surprised to find out that crude oil could behave as explosively it did in Lac-Megantic. All crude is not created equal, apparently, with some sources (notably the Bakken field in North Dakota, Montana, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) composed of higher proportions of lighter, more hazardous hydrocarbons.

Warning flags had been raised, as early as December 2011, when the auditor general released a report on the transportation of dangerous products which found the following:

• Transport Canada lacks a consistent approach to planning and implementing compliance activities. As a consequence, it cannot ensure that sites are inspected according to the highest risk.

• Many of the issues the audit identified within Transport Canada are not new; an internal audit identified these same concerns more than five years ago. The department has yet to correct some of the key weaknesses in its regulatory oversight practices.

Similar flags were raised as late as one month before the Lac-

If the Mississauga or Lac-Megantic incidents have taught us anything, it should be to . . . plan and prepare for the worst-case scenario. ‘‘ ’’

• Increased use of automatic rail defect detection and track geometry measurement technology;

• Increasing proportion of the fleet equipped with roller bearings;

• Gradual elimination of straight-plate wheels;

• Improved marshalling requirements;

• More hot box detectors; and

• Rigorous government safety regulatory enforcement and inspection programs.

Retired District Chief Peter Sells writes, speaks and consults on fire-service management and professional development across North America and internationally. Contact him at peter.nivonuvo@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter at @NivoNuvo

Megantic incident, when an employee of New Brunswick’s Irving Oil refinery stated there is an over-reliance on testing at the refinery, which occurs too late in the process to address any transportation safety issues.

A group within Transport Canada is now working on an emergency response assistance plan for crude oil, with new regulations and protocols governing oil shipments to be in place by mid-2014.

What do we do now? The protective direction will ensure that community emergency management co-ordinators will receive information – albeit retroactively – on the nature and volume of dangerous goods being transported through their municipalities. If the Mississauga or Lac-Megantic incidents have taught us anything, it should be to take that information and use it to plan for the worst-case scenario.

(To view the Nov. 26 blog, go to www.firefightingincanada.com and click on blogs.)

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