Toronto firefighter killed in collision Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:55AM
Snippet: TORONTO, ON - A Toronto firefighter was killed in a motorcycle collision in Peterborough this morning.
The accident - on Parkhill Rd., between Armour Rd. and Auburn St...[ read more ] Source: Toronto Sun (click for full story)
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North Perth man aids crash victim in dramatic rescue Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:53AM
Snippet: YATTON, ON - Guelph Storm head coach Jason Brooks can now add another title to his impressive resume: lifesaver...[ read more ] Source: Listowel Banner (click for full story)
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Firefighter beats Great Lake for great cause Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 10:11AM
Snippet: LAKE ONTARIO, ON - Toronto firefighter Shaun Chisholm has successfully conquered a 50-kilometre swim across Lake Ontario in the name of child burn victims...[ read more ] Source: Bracebridge Examiner & Gravenhurst Banner (click for full story)
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Body ID'd as missing firefighter Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 10:03AM
Snippet: PETITE RIVIERE, NS - RCMP confirmed Tuesday night that the body found in woods in Petite Riviere early Monday afternoon was that of Edwin Sperry.
Mr...[ read more ] Source: Nova Scotia News (click for full story)
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Fire breaks out at Toxco plant Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 10:00AM
Snippet: FRUITVALE, BC - The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Fire Department was called out Sunday, Aug. 24 to a fire at the Toxco Canada Waste Management plant located at 9384 Hwy. 22 A in Fruitvale...[ read more ] Source: Trail-Rossland News (click for full story)
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Allumette Island landmark razed Posted by wilderness on Aug 27, 2008 @ 9:45AM
Snippet: PONTIAC COUNTY, QC - Panicked neighbours rushed into the street in their bedclothes early this morning to escape a fast-moving blaze which razed a well-known Allumette Island landmark...[ read more ] Source: Ottawa Sun (click for full story)
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Fire chief to retire Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 9:40AM
Snippet: FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB - The top firefighting position in the city will be vacant come October after Fire Chief Brian Parker announced his retirement earlier this month after 33 years working in the fi...[ read more ] Source: Fort Saskatchewan Record (click for full story)
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Fire breaks out at Toxco plant Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 12:00AM
Snippet: The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Fire Department was called out Sunday, Aug. 24 to a fire at the Toxco Canada Waste Management plant located at 9384 Hwy. 22 A in Fruitvale...[ read more ] Source: Trail-Rossland News (click for full story)
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Toronto firefighter killed in collision Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 12:00AM
Snippet: A Toronto firefighter was killed in a motorcycle collision in Peterborough this morning.
The accident - on Parkhill Rd., between Armour Rd. and Auburn St...[ read more ] Source: Toronto Sun (click for full story)
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Body ID’d as missing firefighter Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 12:00AM
Snippet: RCMP confirmed Tuesday night that the body found in woods in Petite Riviere early Monday afternoon was that of Edwin Sperry.
Mr...[ read more ] Source: Nova Scotia News (click for full story)
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Firefighter beats Great Lake for great cause Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 12:00AM
Snippet: Toronto firefighter Shaun Chisholm has successfully conquered a 50-kilometre swim across Lake Ontario in the name of child burn victims...[ read more ] Source: Bracebridge Examiner & Gravenhurst Banner (click for full story)
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North Perth man aids crash victim in dramatic rescue Posted by web-chief on Aug 27, 2008 @ 12:00AM
Snippet: Guelph Storm head coach Jason Brooks can now add another title to his impressive resume: lifesaver...[ read more ] Source: Listowel Banner (click for full story)
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Body found near Petite Riviere Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 8:52AM
Snippet: PETITE RIVIERE, NS - The tiny community of Petite Riviere was in shock Monday evening after human remains were found not far from where searchers were looking for a missing man last week...[ read more ] Source: Nova Scotia News (click for full story)
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Moncton firefighters win second consecutive gold medal, set Canadian series world record Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 8:48AM
Snippet: QUEBEC, QC - Jamie Richford and Matt Dunfield are as good as gold...[ read more ] Source: Times & Transcript (click for full story)
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TTC and EMS team up for subway paramedic pilot project Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 8:45AM
Snippet: TORONTO, ON - The Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Emergency Medical Services are teaming up to provide an EMS paramedic in the subway system during the busy morning and afternoon rush hour peri...[ read more ] Source: The Bulletin (click for full story)
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Dryer started Columbus fire: chief Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 8:42AM
Snippet: PRINCE GEORGE, BC - Authorities believe a clothes dryer caused the fire that destroyed the Columbus Hotel in downtown Prince George Aug. 19...[ read more ] Source: Prince George Citizen (click for full story)
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Wood Harbour Fire Department wrangles fourth at extrication symposium Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 8:41AM
Snippet: NS - The situation spikes the adrenaline of any red-blooded fireman. Sirens blaring, an emergency vehicle screeches to a stop in front of a mangled vehicle in which a person lies trapped...[ read more ] Source: Nova News Now (click for full story)
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Brave pair rewarded for tackling house fire Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 8:37AM
Snippet: NATIONAL - John Lichtenwald is definitely a man you want around...[ read more ] Source: The Province (click for full story)
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Two Pedestrians Save Woman From Drowning Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 8:32AM
Snippet: CALGARY, AB - The Calgary Fire Department is crediting two passersby for saving the life of woman found floating in the Bow River Monday afternoon.
It happened around 1 p.m...[ read more ] Source: CHQR (click for full story)
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Dryer started Columbus fire: chief Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 12:00AM
Snippet: Authorities believe a clothes dryer caused the fire that destroyed the Columbus Hotel in downtown Prince George Aug. 19...[ read more ] Source: Prince George Citizen (click for full story)
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Wood Harbour Fire Department wrangles fourth at extrication symposium Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 12:00AM
Snippet: The situation spikes the adrenaline of any red-blooded fireman. Sirens blaring, an emergency vehicle screeches to a stop in front of a mangled vehicle in which a person lies trapped...[ read more ] Source: Nova News Now (click for full story)
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TTC and EMS team up for subway paramedic pilot project Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 12:00AM
Snippet: The Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Emergency Medical Services are teaming up to provide an EMS paramedic in the subway system during the busy morning and afternoon rush hour periods...[ read more ] Source: The Bulletin (click for full story)
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Body found near Petite Riviere Posted by web-chief on Aug 26, 2008 @ 12:00AM
Snippet: The tiny community of Petite Riviere was in shock Monday evening after human remains were found not far from where searchers were looking for a missing man last week...[ read more ] Source: Nova Scotia News (click for full story)
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Pair of bodies discovered in rubble Posted by web-chief on Aug 25, 2008 @ 10:53AM
Snippet: PRINCE GEORGE, BC - Two bodies have been found inside the burned rubble of the Columbus Hotel...[ read more ] Source: Prince George Citizen (click for full story)
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Two found dead after fire Posted by web-chief on Aug 25, 2008 @ 10:00AM
Snippet: SOUTHEY, SK - A man who lives near the scene of a fatal fire says no one in the area knew there was anything wrong until the house had already burned all the way down to its foundation early Sunday mo...[ read more ] Source: Leader Post (click for full story)
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