Ottawa increases $800k funding for urban firefighters' wildfire training amid wildfire warnings.
Ottawa is boosting funding by $800,000 to train urban firefighters, who typically handle fires in buildings and rescue situations, to also tackle wildfires. The move follows warnings that Canada could face another year of catastrophic wildfires. Last year, 6,623 fires burned, affecting cities and towns. The additional funds will be given to the International Association of Fire Fighters for additional training.
April 15, 2024
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