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The Canadian Burn Symposium is the yearly hub where all Canadian Burn Directors and their multidisciplinary colleagues (Plastic Surgeons, Trauma Surgeons, Nurses, Researchers, Psychologist, Physiotherapists, Researchers, Nutritionists, First Responders, Occupational Therapists and Intensivists) interact and meet challenges in the burn… Read More

The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Occupational Health and Safety Training Workshop is a two-day training seminar that addresses topics that are at the forefront of health and safety issues in fire departments. The event is relevant to anyone working… Read More

A 2-day symposium hosted by The Tema Conter Memorial Trust. From the symposium web page: LEARN ABOUT The elements of a successful Proactive Peer Support program The challenges of setting up a Peer Support program Program Implementation The importance of… Read More

This conference is organized by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and covers topics such as: Operations & Labour Relations Volunteer topics Risk Management Leadership Safety, Health & Wellness Read More

A one-day symposium hosted by the Paramedic Association Prince Edward Island and The Tema Conter Memorial Trust. Attendees will: - learn about the latest research, newest trends and innovations dealing with acute, cumulative, vicarious and post traumatic stress within emergency… Read More

News Release from Public Safety Canada: August 25, 2017 Regina, Saskatchewan As a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe, today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced the formal… Read More

Canadian affiliate leaders will gather in Kingston, Ontario, August 21-23, 2017, to debate and vote on resolutions addressing a variety issues important to the nation’s 23,000 IAFF members. In addition to dealing with resolutions submitted by Canadian local affiliates, the… Read More

IAFF Redmond Symposium, North America’s premier fire fighter health and safety event, returns to Canada: August 6-10, 2017, Vancouver, BC "The Redmond Symposium is our commitment to explore the cause of every IAFF member’s death, injury or illness and to… Read More

The Fire Fighters' Association of Ontario's (FFAO) annual convention will be hosted by the West Nipissing Fire Department from July 30th to August 7th. Come and join FFAO for a week of training and fire service information. Read More

The Conference Board of Canada presents, Workplace Mental Health 2017, on June 14-15, 2017. Plenary sessions include: "Supporting the Mental Health of First Responders in Canada" "Building Resilience at Work—How Mindfulness-Based e-Learning Can Help You Bounce Back Better (Whether You… Read More

Badge of Life Canada presents, First Responder Connections For Mental Health, on June 8, 2017. Presentation topics include: “What Composes an Operational Stress Injury Diagnosis?” "I’veGotYourBack911" "AftertheCall.org" "Resilience and Self-Care" "Family Supports" Family and loved ones are welcome to attend! Read More

This Group and Individual Crisis Intervention Training is a 2-day workshop offered by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). To register, please e-mail: jillthompson@brantford.ca Read More