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Here are the top five takeaways from “Leadership Forum: Officer Development – Take the Lead” by Fire Chief Chris Harrow:


1. Leadership Development Requires Active Encouragement

Identifying future leaders in the fire service isn’t just about spotting potential—it involves ...

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Identifying firefighters who are ready and willing to advance into leadership roles requires not only recognizing potential, but also encouraging and persuading individuals to take on greater responsibilities. This transition is often met with peer pressure from the inside to not make the leap into leadership.

There is a big difference between taking on leadersh...

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When we strive to understand the culture within the fire service industry, it’s important to consider both internal and external influences to gain a comprehensive understanding. It’s not just about the diverse and unique emergency operations that fire services encounter and how they are managed, but also the non-emergency situations. We must examine two elements: the Power D...

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Dec. 2, 2025, Vancouver, B.C. – British Columbia is hosting a national wildfire symposium in Vancouver on December 5, to bring together leaders, experts, Indigenous partners  and government representatives from across Canada.

The symposium follows the country’s second-worst wildfire season nationally. The province hopes to share best practices and...

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Dec. 3, 2025, Malahat, B.C. – Malahat Fire Rescue, a service of the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), has taken delivery of a new 2,000-gallon Tactical Water Tender. This apparatus is a major investment intended to enhance the operational capabilities and resilience of the fire department.

The acquisition was made possible with a $100,000 contr...

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