The Fire Fighters’ Association of Ontario’s (FFAO) annual convention will be hosted by the Grand Valley Firefighters’ Association and The Grand Valley & District Fire Department from July 30th to August 3rd. Come and join FFAO for a week of Read More
2018
FIREWELL Research Champion: STEVE FRASER
The FIREWELL Research Champion series profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Steve Fraser Steve Fraser is an Acting Captain of Occupational Health and Safety with Vancouver Fire and Read More
2018 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International
FDIC International is the largest gathering of fire professionals worldwide. Join attendees and exhibiting companies from around the world for a week of informative fire-focused meetings, workshops, tours, an extensive program and exhibition. Read More
2018 Canadian Critical Incident Stress Congress and Training
"The Canadian Critical Incident Conference/training brings together an exciting agenda of anticipated sessions and speakers, accredited training, along with a diverse group of delegates to explore the ever changing field of Crisis Management. You will hear from leading experts in Read More
In the Media: Dr. Nick Carleton to lead federally-funded research on PTSI in Canadian public safety personnel
Congratulations to Dr. Nick Carleton (University of Regina) and the Canadian Institute for Public Safety and Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) for receiving $30 million of federal funding to support public safety personnel's mental health! From CIPSRT's media release: "The University Read More
Congratulations to Louise Hine-Schmidt for her FDIC 2018 Scholarship!
Louise Hine-Schmidt (Fire Service Women Ontario) was one of the 20 "best and brightest firefighters" awarded the prestigious Honeywell DuPont 2018 FDIC Scholarship. Louise's full scholarship will give her the opportunity to attend 2018 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International Read More
FSWO 2018 Professional Development Symposium
The Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) Professional Development Symposium and Annual General Meeting will be hosted by Conestoga College on October 26-28. More details coming soon on the FSWO website. Read More
IAFF Canadian Legislative Conference
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs 2018 Trade Show
All members of the fire service are invited to join this year's Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Trade Show. Read More
FIREWELL Research Champion: REGAN BOLDUC
The FIREWELL Research Champion series profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Regan Bolduc Regan Bolduc is a Professional Firefighter with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and a member of the Read More
Northeastern Fire Education Conference and Trade Show
The Northeastern Fire Education Conference and Trade Show (NEFEC) is a 3-day event hosted by the Nipissing/East Parry Sound Fire Services Mutual Aid Association. Read More
In the Media: FIREWELL Study on MSK Injuries in Firefighters
A recent FIREWELL publication on the high prevalence of painful sites and burden of musculoskeletal disorders in firefighters was featured in multiple media outlets. This study was co-authored by Dr. Joy MacDermid (Western University & McMaster University), Dr. Kathryn Sinden Read More