Volunteer firefighters feel the heat on the front lines of the climate crisis
Volunteer firefighters are facing increasing challenges due to climate change, particularly during severe weather events. In July 2023, a deputy fire chief and his crew responded to a flooding emergency in Nova Scotia, where they lacked the proper equipment for water rescues. The situation highlighted the urgent need for better training and resources for volunteer firefighters dealing with climate-related disasters.
- ▪Brett Tetanish, deputy fire chief, was responding to a flooding emergency in West Hants, N.S.
- ▪The volunteer crew faced dangerous conditions without adequate equipment or training for water rescues.
- ▪A young volunteer was swept downstream while attempting to rescue a woman from her flooded home.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 |
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