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Time to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires, chiefs say
CANADA, AUG 7 – The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs urges Ottawa to establish a national wildfire coordination office after record 2023 fire season, citing simpler, cost-effective models like U.S. FEMA.
- The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to establish a national forest fire co-ordination agency inspired by the U.S. Fire Administration.
- The proposed fire administration office could be staffed by one or two people to ensure personnel and equipment are appropriately dispersed across Canada during wildfires.
- While the previous government studied the idea, the new Emergency Management Minister will explore options to improve federal co-ordination and response capacity.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Time to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires, chiefs say
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Fire Chiefs say Its time to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires - The Turtle Island News
By Émilie Bergeron The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it’s time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action. The organization’s president wants the federal government to take inspiration from the U.S. Fire Administration to establish a similar office in Canada. The U.S. office is part of Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, but Ken McMullen says a Canadian version could b…
Time for Canada to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires, chiefs say
The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it’s time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action. The organization’s president wants the federal government to take inspiration from the U.S. Fire Administration to establish a similar office in Canada. The U.S. office is part of Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, but Ken McMullen says a Canadian version could be simpler and less …
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