Spring 2004 OFFICE OF THE FIRE COMMISSIONER

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The roles and responsibilities ofour emergency responsepersonnel continue to evolve. It

is very obvious that terrorist threatsto society continue to exist. Therecent bombings in the subwaystations in Spain demonstrate thethreat. Nevertheless, terrorists are notthe only cause of major catastrophes.Last week in Russia, an explosionand collapse of a building killed over25 and trapped and injured manymore. This was caused by thievesstealing brass connections from gaslines. Not long ago we also saw amajor building collapse in Turkey,which trapped and killed manypeople. This collapse was attributedto improper construction.

Being prepared, and able to respondto these types of major catastrophesstill pose a challenge for manyjurisdictions in Canada. Although therisk of an actual terrorist causedincident remains low, there are stillmany other causes that can create aserious disaster where a high numberof persons could be trapped,seriously injured, or potentially losetheir lives.

An Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)capability is now being developedacross our country. Government hasauthorized the OFC to develop thiscapability within our Province.

USAR is defined as the searchand rescue of individualstrapped in building collapses.USAR has now expanded toinclude response to any majoremergency where individualsare missing or are trapped as aresult of large or seriousincidents. Examples of thiswould be communitiesseriously damaged bytornadoes, buildings that havecollapsed due to major snow loads,passenger train derailments, etc.

A USAR team is comprised ofindividuals from a wide variety ofdisciplines and capabilities. The threemain components of a USARoperation are Search, Rescue andSupport. The team, however, musthave individuals skilled in the areasof search techniques, technical rescue,hazmat, structural collapse andemergency medical services. Thereare also a number of other resourcesnot typically involved in normalemergency response. These includesearch dogs, structural engineers,communications specialists andemergency physicians. Other skillsets are also extremely important.These include carpentry, electrical,welding and other trade skills thatcould become a benefit in this type ofresponse.

Another important criteria is that theteam must be able to be totally selfsufficient for at least up to five daysfor a response in Manitoba. If andwhen we become involved in theNational response system, this periodof time may extend up to ten days.This requires the team to be able tolive and work out of tent-camp setup.

Message from the Fire CommissionerDouglas M. Popowich

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IndexNews & Views of ManitobaEmergency Services . . . . . . 2 – 8

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 11

Critical IncidentStress Management . . . . . 12 – 13

Codes & Standards . . . . . . . . . 14

Recalls / Advisories . . . . . . . . . 15

Staff Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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The development of this type of teamis a huge task, but the logistics behindsupporting and moving this teamaround the county is also extremelydemanding. If you can envision thelogistics behind moving a team of 50or more people and all theirequipment into some of our moreremote communities, and being able tobe self sufficient for at least five daysyou can start to appreciate theenormity of this initiative.

The OFC has now begun to developthis team. Training programs havebeen being instituted and applicationsfrom individuals who wish to be partof this team are now being accepted.Currently there are a number oforganizations that have committedpersonnel to this team. These includethe OFC, RCMP, Manitoba Hydro,Manitoba Conservation, ManitobaAssociation of Native Fire Fighters, theCity of Brandon, and the WinnipegPolice Service Canine unit. We alreadyhave one emergency physician and arecurrently having discussions withanother. In order to field a 50 to 60person team we will need to haveaccess to and train approximately 150personnel in the basic structuralcollapse rescue program.

The OFC is authorized to pay theexpenses of the team members whendeploying to an incident, but cannotpay salaries. There is an expectationthat the organization, entity, orMunicipality will support their

personnel who wish to participate asthe team could be called in to assistany village, town, city, Municipality, ormajor industry in our Province.

If you are interested in participating inthis initiative, please submit a resumedescribing the capabilities you wouldbring to the team. Consideration formembership will be given to thoseindividuals who can be available todeploy for at least five days, havetraining in the search, rescue or theemergency medical field, and areprepared to live in and work out of atent camp environment. Again,remember that the OFC will coverexpenses but not salaries. There is alsoa requirement that every team membermust take the week long StructuralCollapse Level 1 program. Thistraining program is currently onlyavailable in Brandon but may becomeavailable in Winnipeg in the future.

For those interested in applying forconsideration to this team please sendyour application to the EmergencyServices College in Brandon to theattention of Scott Kerbis. Please markon the envelope “USAR Team MemberApplication”. Applications will beaccepted until April 30, 2004. Teammembers will be selected based on theemergency response experience theybring to the team, their availability fordeployment, and any other additionalskills they possess which will enhancethe team’s capabilities.

Correction from the Fall 2003 Issue!Our apologies to the Pembina Valley Mutual Aid District – the

headline ‘Pembina Triangle Mutual Aid District Gets Innovative’should have read Pembina Valley Mutual Aid District.

Eastman MutualAid DistrictHolds SchoolBus ExtricationSeminar

The Eastman Mutual AidDistrict held a school busextrication seminar on October

25, 2003 in Ste. Anne Manitoba. Theseminar consisted of 24 fire fightersfrom 10 fire departments within theDistrict. The seminar was organizedby Ken Dayment, Fire Chief Ste.Anne, Ron Bridges, ESO/OFC andMurray Bedford, ESO/OFC. The firefighters involved wish to expresstheir appreciation to the instructorsMurray Bedford, OFC, Ron Bridges,OFC, Mike Purtill, Northeast MutualAid District Training Co-ordinator;and Randy Antonio, South InterlakeMutual Aid District Training Co-ordinator.

Contributed by Ron Bridges, OFC

On Feb. 22, 2004 after a 22 yearcareer, Captain DavidSheffield retired from the

Swan Lake Fire Department. Here heis being presented with a pen,calculator set to honour this occasion.

In the picture L-R is Captain DavidSheffield, Emergency Services OfficerMurray Bedford and Swan Lake FireDepartment Chief John Campbell.

Thanks David for youryears of commitmentand service!

Contributed by GaryBuydens, Deputy ChiefSwan Lake FireDepartment

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Pipestone-Albert District Fire Department Fire Chief Honoured

Retired Fire Chief Bill Busby ofthe Pipestone-Albert DistrictFire Department received a

token of appreciation for 43 years ofloyal service to the fire department.

Presenting the engraved axe from theOak Lake Mutual Aid District is leftto right, Fire Chief Jack Berry, RonDenslow of the Office of the FireCommissioner, Retired Fire Chief BillBusby and Terry Bajus of the OakLake Mutual Aid District.

The evening honoring Bill’s manyyears of service was held in Reston.

Contributed by Fire Chief Brad Yochim,Wallace District Station 1

The Sperling Fire Departmentgot inventive and created awagon and sled used for

moving portable pumps/airbottles/rolled hose and anything elsethat is heavy or hard to handle. Theidea for the wagon came from anarticle in ‘Fire Fighting inCanada…Innovations’. A firedepartment made a small two wheelwagon for that purpose. Sperling FireDepartment’s wagon was bought atPrincess Auto for approximately

$120.00. When webegan pricing outthe cost ofbuilding our own,we realized thefinished productwas alreadyavailable for areasonable price.The sled is thetop of a watertank.

Contributed by Fire Chief Lyle Rance,Sperling Fire Department

Sperling Fire Department

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Carberry, North Cypress Fire And Rescue TeamPlace First Provincially - Extrication Competition

On Saturday, September 6, 2003the Carberry Fire Departmentparticipated in the annual

Manitoba Vehicle ExtricationCompetition hosted in Virden. It wasorganized by the Virden FireDepartment and TransportationEmergency Rescue Committee (TERC).

A total of five Fire Departments andtwo teams from the ManitobaEmergency Services College competedfor first, second and third place. Eachteam consisted of a Captain, a Medic,three Technicians and one alternate.They were allotted 20 minutes toextract two live victims placedstrategically in a two-vehicle crashscenario. Although getting the victimsout as fast as possible was theobjective; the extraction must be doneas safely as possible. The team wasscored in many different categories aswell as how well the captain did incontrolling the scenario and leadingthe team.

The Carberry North Cypress teamplaced first, as well, team Captain, BobToma received the Captain award.

This is the Fire Department’s seventhyear attending this competition. Theyplaced third the first year and secondlast year. As volunteers, they spend

many hours training to ensure theycan provide the best care to theircommunity and surrounding area.Gone are the days of “Wet Stuff” onthe “Hot Stuff”; Fire and Rescue hasbecome extremely technical and theguys and gals at the hall take their jobvery seriously.

Chief Don Menzies is very proud ofhis people and believes they deservefirst place. They all worked hard for itand hope they can raise the fundsrequired to now go to the Nationals inWasaga Beach Ontario next year. The

community and area should also feelproud, for if it was not for theirsupport and dollars either by directdonations or by supporting ourfundraisers, the talent wouldn’t bethere. Congratulations guys!

The huge trophy that was designedand built by Gabler Welding will stayhere for a year. For the next fewmonths it will be placed in differentbusinesses around town for everyoneto see.

Contributed by Chris Arthur, Carberry NorthCypress Fire Department

GATHERED AROUND THE TROPHY THEY WON IN VIRDEN, the Carberry NorthCypress Fire Department’s Extrication team were (L-R): Ty Cobb, Chris Arthur, JaysonDowney, Bob Toma (Captain), Keith Loney and Jim Brereton (Medic). The team hopes tocompete next year in Mississauga, Ontario.

Congratulations to Dave Devos, FireChief, Narol Fire Department; JohnMurrell, Fire Chief, Springfield FireDepartment; Les Lillebo, Fire Chief,Rosser Fire Department & Ron Lucas,Fire Chief, Stony Mountain-Rockwood

Fire Department on their retirement.

Congratulations to the followingindividuals on their appointments:Robert Herda, Fire Chief, Narol-RM St.Clements Fire Department; Mike Purtill,Fire Chief, Springfield Fire Department;

Mike Palmer, Fire Chief, Rosser FireDepartment; Robert Manchulenko,Deputy Chief, Rosser Fire Department &Wallace Drysdale, Fire Chief, StonyMountain Fire Department.

Contributed by Ron Bridges, ESO, OFC

South Interlake, Northeast Mutual AidDistricts Retirements and Appointments

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Human settlement, climate, and the condition of our forest ecosystems now form an equation where wildfire isbecoming an increasingly persistent and severe threat. Few experts believe the destructive fires of 2003 were simplyexceptional disasters. More likely, they were the beginning of a new era of frequent, catastrophic wildfire.

The purpose of the BC Wildfire Conference 2004 is to:

• lay the foundations for a broad understanding of our present wildfire predicament;

• present the strategic policies and practices we need to implement to abate the hazard;

• discuss how we must share the responsibility for wildfire in order to mitigate its future effects.

No longer just for the specialized few, wildfire now touches the interests—and livelihoods—of urban planners, municipal

and regional district officials, insurers, conservationists, developers and landowners, as well as the traditional sectors of fire

protection and forestry.

The conference topics range from the ecology, economics and governance of wildfire management to the specificsof the wildland-urban interface, fuels reduction, emergency planning, bio-mass reduction opportunities, publiceducation, parks policy and home insurance.

I N V I T E D S P E A K E R SThe Honourable Mike de Jong, B.C. Minister of Forests

The Honourable Gary Filmon, Chair of the B.C. Firestorm 2003 Provincial Review

Robert Mutch, USDA Forest Service (retired), Conference Keynote Speaker

John Gledhill, Chief Officer Tasmania Fire Service

Vaughn Palmer, Columnist Vancouver Sun

Along with fire experts from across Canada and the United States

www.wildfireconference04.com

May 11, 12, 13, 2004 – Whistler, British ColumbiaFor more information on conference speakers, the full program and how to register

visit our website or contact the WSCA office at 604-736-8660

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2003 wascertainlya busy

year for theFire Fighters

Burn Fund. Fundraising projects keptus on the move and the results areworth it.

With a number of projects on the go,our commitments to the two BurnUnits and Burn Survivors, a steadysource of income is necessary. To that,we extend a sincere thank you to all theFire Fighters and EMS Responders thathave helped us throughout the year.

Just to recap: There are two Burn Units(Adult and Children) in the Province,both of which are located in Winnipeg.Anyone suffering burn injuries orrequiring treatment for inhalationinjuries, skin grafting or reconstructivesurgery are taken there for treatment.This includes the entire Province ofManitoba, Northwest Ontario andNunavut.

We raise monies for the purchase ofspecialized equipment, burns research,staff education, maintenance of anOccupational Therapy Section, lodgingsupport for family members thataccompany loved ones brought to theBurn Unit(s), a burn camp for childrenwho have been patients in thePediatric Unit, an annual BurnSurvivor Conference, a WildernessRetreat for adult survivors andprevention programs such as, S.A.F.E.Baby, the Fire Safety House Trailers,Learn Not to Burn, The Great EscapeCD and our Children’s Activity Book.

To support all we do we are constantlyfundraising, whether we are directlyinvolved or others donate to us fromtheir activities, sponsorships,memorials, estate bequests or generaldonations.

Some of the FundraisersIncluded:The 14th Annual Cycle-a-Thon fromWinnipeg to Misty Lake Lodge, Northof Gimli, cyclists can ride part of, orthe whole distance. The pledges thatthey collected for their efforts this yeartotaled approximately $20,000. Manythanks go to the riders and thesupport volunteers who watched overthem and provided refreshments alongthe route. Additional thanks go to theWinnipeg, East St. Paul, Narol, Selkirk,St Andrews (Clandeboye andMatlock), Winnipeg Beach and GimliFire Departments for logistical andcolor support. They all contributed toa safe ride.

The Annual Heat Seekers Raffle ticketsare distributed to most of the FireDepartments in the Province and theresponse has been great. This is ourlargest annual fundraiser and isexpected to raise nearly $40,000. for2003. We have been increasing thenumber of prizes and this hasguaranteed a good distribution ofwinners.

The 11th Annual Sportsman’s Dinnerwas held at the Riverboat FamilyRestaurant in Selkirk. An exotic menuof local and foreign delicacies wasprepared for a crowd of hungryenthusiasts. The different auctions, ahumorous host and good fellowshiphave guaranteed a sell-out each year.Many thanks goes to the committee:Doug Poirier, Dan Thor, LorneHokanson, Rick Hook, Roger Myaland Ricky Lloyd, as well as about twodozen volunteers who contribute tothe planning, gathering, preparing,serving and cleanup over the past 11years. These enthusiasts have raisedwell over $100,000. for equipment andservices for the Children’s Burn Unit.

The 8th Annual Miracles ‘N’ MagicShow: Approximately 6000 adults andchildren attended this year’spresentation and if the applause,laughter and audience participationwas any indication, it was anothergreat show.

Cans for Cures: We have partneredwith this group in the collection ofaluminum cans to be converted intocash to fund concerns about childrenwith cancer and children with burns.With the permission of the WinnipegFire Paramedic Service, collection binshave been placed at a number of firestations. The proceeds from the sale ofaluminum cans from these locationsare split 50/50 between Cans for Curesand the Fire Fighters Burn Fund. Weare grateful for Mr. George Betka’sinitiative and caring that got thisproject underway.

The Manitoba Electrical League ismade up of approximately 150companies and approximately 400members. They represent wholesaler,contractors and manufacturers ofelectrical products and services. Thisyear, theygenerouslydonated$3500.toward ourprograms.

MartinJohnsonpresents Manitoba Electrical LeaguePresident Garry Pestaluky, with aPlaque in recognition of “GenerousContributions and continued Supportof the FF Burn Fund.

The 25th Annual Nelson RiverFirefighters Rodeo has grown inpopularity and numbers. They havebeen very supportive of the BurnFund. We are hoping to join them inJune for this year’s event.

Fire Fighters Burn Fund Inc.303-83 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4J9 • Phone (204) 783-1733 Fax: (204) 772-2531

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Canada Safeway We Care Program:Each year, every Safeway Store isencouraged to adopt a differentcharitable endeavor to raise funds for.We have been fortunate to have beenselected by the Safeway Store at River& Osborne in Winnipeg. Their in-houseactivities can raise $3,000. or more. Ourthanks go to the store staff for all theirefforts and to the customers thatsupport their fund raising.

Some of Our ProjectsInclude:The Annual Children’s Burn Camp atCamp Arnes hosts approximately 40children, aged 5-18, each year. Thekids come from all parts of thecatchment area and from all walks oflife. Hospital staff and fire fighterscome out as volunteer campcounselors. They have a great timeswimming, camping, horseback riding,challenging the climbing wall, visitingthe zoo, doing crafts, games, etc. Theolder kids are taken to Gull Harbourfor a game of golf. The bus ride homeis usually filled with exhausted,sleeping campers.

The Annual Two Day Adult BurnConference program includes aninspirational burn survivor describinghis/her journey from a normal life –through the trauma and healing stagesof their burn injuries and the eventualreturn to society. Forums of burnsurvivors, professional speakers andsharing circles are all part of theagenda. Approximately 100 survivorsand family members attend.

The S.A.F.E. Baby Program, which hadkits containing a smoke alarm, a bathwater thermometer, electrical outletplug covers, a safety educationalbooklet for new parents and more ispacked into a cloth diaper bag andgiven to parents of new born childrenat birthing hospitals throughoutManitoba. Each year roughly 15,000kits, at a cost of approximately $15.each was handed out. This programhas now wound down.

The Great Escape: We funded thedevelopment, production anddistribution of a new fire escapeinteractive learning computer gamefor school children. In the region of600 elementary schools and over 200fire departments in Manitoba weresupplied with free copies. This wasaccomplished at a cost ofapproximately $50,000.

Fire Safety House: We funded thepurchase of a new 32 foot Fire SafetyHouse Trailer Unit. This is a teachingtool that fire departments in the capitalregion can have access to for teachingprevention programs in the home. It’savailable on a first come-first servebasis. Call 986-6358 for informationand to book.

Wonderful News…This summer, after 20 years of waiting,planning, canceling and re-planning,we were able to convince the powersthat be that a new 12 bed IntensiveCare Burn Unit for Adults andChildren should be built. It is to beincluded in the construction of a newmedical structure in front of theHealth Sciences Centre. The final piece

of the puzzle fell into place with thecommitment by Gary Doer that hisGovernment would find the final$2,400,000. required to furnish andoutfit the Unit.

As a fire fighter based volunteerorganization, we can certainly takepride with the improvements in careand outcomes that are now availableto burn survivors and our work inprevention. This is yet another way weserve the communities we work andlive in, and, in return; we have earnedadditional respect from those samepeople, as well as those in localcouncils and the legislature. Hardearned, well deserved.

Contributed by Martin Johnson, Chairman FireFighters Burn Fund

Fire FightingTestingThe ManitobaEmergency ServicesCollege (MESC) willbe offering theCandidate PhysicalAbility Test (CPAT) on the followingdate at the MESC in Brandon,Manitoba. This test is not for entranceinto the Public Fire Paramedic Program.

June 8, 2004

This test is now a requirement foremployment with many career firedepartments including the WinnipegFire Paramedic Service. An Orientationday for the test will be April 8th, 2004,beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the MESC inBrandon. The cost for this test is $100.00(payable to Minister of Finance) byMoney Order, Certified Cheque ONLY,Master Card, Visa, and Cash.

For further information or to book atest date please contact the MESC at

(204) 726-6855 or1-888-253-1488 (toll free)

Photo identification is required

George Bekta, Chairman of Cans forCures presents a cheque for $2,000 toMartin Johnson, Chairman of the FireFighters Burn Fund. The monies comefrom the sale of aluminum cans collectedat Winnipeg fire stations. Cans forCures supports children with cancer,while the Burn Fund supports childrenwith burn injuries.

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Fire Chief Gary MacGregor of theGimli Fire Department wassurprised, to say the least, as he

was presented his Fire ServicesExemplary Service Award at the 2003Canadian Association of Fire ChiefsGeneral Meeting in Mississauga. Theaward was presented by CAFCPresident, Ken Kelly of the YarmouthNova Scotia Fire Department alongwith Roger Gillis of the Office of theFire Commissioner.

Gary has served on the Gimli FireDepartment for twenty two yearsand has become more involved as theyears have gone by. Gary has servedas Deputy Chief for five years and asChief for the last seven. He has alsoserved as Chief of Seagram Fire

Department for over twenty years.Gary leads by example and has madeall the members truly part of theteam. Gary is very involved as anactive member of ManitobaAssociation of Fire Chiefs. As well ashis dedication to his communitythrough the Fire Service he takes

pride in his community and it isdemonstrated in his actions. Gary hasalso made and put up all theChristmas decorations for the town,organizes the members to cut thegrass along the highways into town,and maintains an outdoor rink foryouth. Gimli is extremely fortunateto have a Fire Chief like GaryMacGregor.

Congratulations are also in order tothe members of the Gimli FireDepartment. All Fire Fighters havenow completed their Level I FireFighting Level I training inaccordance with the National FireProtection Association 1001 Standard.Contributed by Roger Gillis, ESO, OFC

Gimli Fire Chief Presented Fire ServicesExemplary Service Award

Scott Smith, Minister ofTransportation and GovernmentServices along with other

distinguished guests and presentersattended an awards reception torecognize and honour a group ofextraordinary individuals. FireServices Exemplary Service 40 yearbars were presented on January 6, 2004to George Bergen, Captain,Winnipegosis Fire Department, BryanNichols, Fire Fighter, Dominion CityFire Department, Cornelius Bergen,Fire Chief, Winnipegosis FireDepartment and Martin Johnson,Retired, Winnipeg Fire ParamedicServices. Unable to attend but alsoreceiving the 40 year bar for dedicatedservice was William Busby of thePipestone – Albert District FireDepartment.

Mr. Martin Johnson was duallyhonoured that evening. TheHonourable Scott Smith had the

pleasure to congratulateand present the MaryBeth Dolin MeritoriousFire Service Medal toMr. Johnson to honourhis individualachievement in the fireservice. It is a medalawarded to those whohave demonstratedexcellence, leadership oroutstandingachievement, or to thosewhose contribution hassubstantially enhancedthe safety of the peopleof Manitoba.

Once again,congratulations andthank you all for yourmany years ofdedicated service!Contributed by BrendaHollier, OFC

Governor General Award Presented to LongTime Members of the Fire Service

The Honourable Scott Smith and Fire Commissioner DouglasPopowich with Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal

recipients: George Bergen, Bryan Nichols, Martin Johnsonand Cornelius Bergan

Martin Johnsonreceives the Mary

Beth DolinMeritorious FireService Award

from theHonourable Scott

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Upcoming Course DatesMar. 22 – 24 EMS Response to Hazardous Materials Level I Brandon

CANCELLED

Mar. 22 – 26 Human Resource Management Brandon

Mar. 29 & 30 Community Trauma Postvention Winnipeg

Mar. 29 – April 2 Part 3: Large Buildings - Life Safety Systems BrandonCANCELLED

April 3 Emergency Services Instructor Con Ed East St. Paul

April 5 – 9 EMS Response to a Hazardous Materials Level II Brandon

April 14 Fire Investigator Accreditation Testing Brandon andWRITTEN EXAM Winnipeg

April 14, 15 & 16 Rescue Practices Brandon

April 14 – 16 Risk Management – An Emergency BrandonServices Perspective

April 17 & 18 Fire Fighting Level I & II BrandonPRACTICAL SKILLS TESTING

April 17 & 18 Critical Incident Stress Management – Basic Morden

April 19 – 23 Rope Rescue Technician Brandon

April 19 – 23 Hazardous Materials Technician Brandon& 26 – 30

April 23 - 25 Ground Search & Rescue - Basic Oak Lake

April 30, Pump Operations Instructor GimliMay 1 & 2

April 30, Ground Search & Rescue - Team Leader Snow LakeMay 1 & 2

May 3 - 7 Confined Space Technician Brandon

May 12 – 14 Fire Investigation Accreditation Testing BrandonPRACTICAL EXAM

May 17 – 21 Water Rescue Technician Brandon

June 5 & 6 Fire Fighting Level I & II ThompsonPRACTICAL SKILLS TESTING

June 12 & 13 Fire Fighting Level I & II BrandonPRACTICAL SKILLS TESTING

June 11, 12, 13 Emergency Vehicle Driving Skills Instructor Selkirk

June 14 – 18 Fire Investigation Level III Brandon

June 19 & 20 Critical Incident Stress Management – Basic Steinbach

3rd Annual Fireand Life SafetyConference

Planning is underway! The 3rdAnnual Fire and Life SafetyConference, hosted by the

Office of the Fire Commissioner isscheduled for Saturday, September25, 2004 at the Manitoba EmergencyServices College in Brandon. Pleasecall Kathy at 1-888-1488 if you haveany topic ideas or suggestions. I lookforward to hearing from you!

School of theYear

This is thefifth year ofa five year

commitment tothe ‘School of theYear’ program.The program wasimplemented toencourage better usage of the LearnNot to Burn® program in schools. Lastyears winner was Kircaldy HeightsSchool in Brandon whose parentcouncil was awarded $1000 for theiroutstanding efforts. Information willsoon be sent to the schools regardingthe award as well as outlining thenecessary criteria. Part of the criteria isthe Fire Department’s support of theschools. For further information callKathy Danino, Fire and Life SafetyEducator at 1-888-253-1488.

New Training Certification ProgramCanada has recently introduced a nationally certified child car seat trainingprogram. Through St. John Ambulance of Canada, you may now become certifiedas a child car seat Technician or Instructor, allowing you to perform inspections ortraining anywhere in the country. If you are interested in promoting childpassenger safety in Manitoba, consider applying to become a certified CRS (childrestraint systems) Technician or Instructor.

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Pre-incident planning, an under-utilized tool of the EmergencyServices can mean the difference

between life and death. Built upon thepremise that an incident will occur, theEmergency Services can better equipthemselves against the potential risksassociated with our profession.

Contrary to prevention programs thattirelessly pursue the reduction ormitigation of potential incidents byrecognizing hazards and makingcorrections, pre-incident planning staysthe course of pessimism to a degree andbecomes a vital risk management tool.

Risk Management, as a fundamentalelement of an Incident ManagementSystem causes the Incident Commanderto weigh the ‘risks versus the benefits’,and as such requires that (s)he makedecisions based on known fact ratherthan fiction. Elements of RiskManagement include ‘Probability andConsequence’, or otherwise described as‘Frequency and Severity’. An oftenunderestimated, comparison within theframework of Risk Management, is themeasure of ‘Needs versus Ability’.

In this ever evolving, ‘Hollywood’driven world of the Emergency Services,the customer has come to expect higherlevels of service delivery andprofessionalism from its EmergencyResponse Services, albeit career or paid-call. It is imperative to answer theseexpectations by inventorying thecommunity’s needs, and then takingsteps to fairly, but honestly evaluatethose needs against your owncapabilities. It is understandable, andundeniable that being self-critical attimes is often a difficult challenge,however in this day and age, it isimperative.

To completely understand what yourcustomer expects, it is important thatyou involve them in your day to dayaffairs through your education andmarketing strategies. As part of thosestrategies, it is important that you be up-front and honest with your customer as

to the services that you can competentlyprovide. Extolling the positives that youand your organization enjoy, andbathing in those successes is a mucheasier task than letting your customerknow of your short comings. Howeverdifficult, it is wise to be forthcomingwith this strategy rather than trying toplay catch up after the fact.

By taking the time and investing wiselyin a Pre-Planning effort you and yourorganization can prepare for a successfulfuture. Pre-Planning will identifyhazards and risks that face yourorganization, will allow you to pro-actively approach responses, and willaid the Incident Commander with ‘RealTime’ Risk Management capabilities, allof which are in the spirit of keeping ourresponders alive.

The number five seems to show favorwithin the Emergency Services. NIOSHreports that the top five causes offirefighter deaths include lack of incidentcommand, inadequate risk assessment,lack of accountability, inadequatecommunications and lack of SOP’s. Afavorite five within seminars we deliverare the five ‘C’s, those being lack ofcommand, lack of control, lack ofconstruction knowledge, lack ofcommunication and a lack of commonsense.

A proactive approach involving RiskAnalysis is founded on the premise of agood Pre-Incident Plan. A process ofidentifying risks, and creating a RiskManagement Plan to address them willposition the Organization to protect thelives of the Emergency Responder.Understanding the needs of yourcommunity and comparing those needsto your organization’s abilities (gapanalysis) will undoubtedly identify somegaps. Building a bridge to eliminate thegap requires you to reach into yourcreative toolbox and create a process. Afive-step process has been created thatcan be both proactive, and in some casesreactive, enabling you to respond toyour risks as identified during your Pre-

Planning efforts.

The first step is Prevention. This notonly includes Fire Prevention, butPrevention of a broader nature thatembraces Life Safety as a whole. Thesecond step - Education. This step iscommonly directed to the public,however all the stakeholders need to beeducated to correct hazards, risks orpersonal behaviors. The third step is anIncident Management System thatfollows the spirit of NFPA 1561, wovenwith well trained personnel, riskmanagement practices, and a clearunderstanding that safety of all isparamount. The fourth step is a TrainingPlan that addresses the identifiedhazards and risk. The plan should buildupon existing strengths and newinitiatives to address those hazards thatare either newly found, or have slippedthrough the cracks of regular training.The last and certainly not least is theneed for GOG’s. No game was ever wonwithout everyone understanding therules and pulling together to achievevictory. These five steps are designed toaddress your Risk Managementprogram’s Community, Organizational,Operational, and InformationManagement concerns that wereidentified during the Pre-Planningprocess.

Take the time to get to know yourcommunity. Only observing the sceneryfrom the front street and not taking agood look behind and inside is anunwise thing to do. Knock on somedoors and discover what really makesyour Community tick. The time youspend will assuredly produce onlypositive results, and the most positive ofthose will be that you and your peopleget to go home at the end of the run.Should have, could have, and wouldhave, are all past tense expressions thatwill probably be expressions during aninquest or funeral. Don’t let that happento you.

Contributed by Al Gray, ESO, OFC and BrianBentley, Chief, Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services

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ATrain-the-Trainer sessionfor the Basic

Level CBRN FirstResponder TrainingProgram was held inWinnipeg on October20 and 21, 2003. Itwas the first time thatthe Trainer coursewas available inCanada. Successfulparticipants were Sgt.George Murray,Winnipeg PoliceService, as well asOFC HazMat Technicians, PatMacIsaac, Stephen Obsniuk, andShirley Dufresne.

Day 1 of the program consisted offamiliarization with the coursematerial for the prospectiveinstructors. Linley Biblow, MarkCastle, Sam McCready and MartinLevesques traveled from Ottawa’sOffice of Critical InfrastructureProtection and EmergencyPreparedness (OCIPEP) to facilitatethe training sessions.

On Day 2, approximately 25 membersof emergency service agencies fromacross the Province attended the BasicLevel program held at Winnipeg FireParamedic Service Training Academy,

which was delivered by the newinstructors. Also in attendance wasRuth Carriere, Director, Training &Education, OCIPEP.

The Chemical, Biological,Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN)First Responder Training Program isdesigned for those first-arrivingresponders to meet the newchallenges presented by a CBRNterrorist event. The Basic Levelinvolves non-intervention training,focusing on the need to recognize theincident for what it is and to call forspecialized resources. OCIPEP is alsodeveloping Intermediate andAdvanced CBRN training programs.

Contributed by Stephen Obsniuk, PatMacIsaac, Shirley Dufresne, OFC

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A Train-the-Trainer session for theBasic Level CBRN First ResponderTraining Program

It’s a frightening statistic. InManitoba, 80-90% of child car seatsare not installed or not being used

correctly.

No parent willingly puts his or herchild at risk. In fact 63% of parentswith the incorrectly installed or usedcar seats thought they were doing the

right thing.

The problem lies in the sometimes-complicated relationship between thechild car seat, the vehicle it’s installedin, and the way it’s used.

That’s why we’ve partnered with theFire Paramedic Service to provide freechild car seat checks. Inspections are

available in mostcommunities inManitoba. For the centrenearest you, call ourRoad Safety departmentat 1-888-767-7640 (tollfree) or 985-7100 in Winnipeg.

Contributed by Kevin Young, Manitoba PublicInsurance

NorthwesternOntario Fire & LifeSafety Educators

ConferenceFort Frances, OntarioLa Place Rendez-Vous Hotel

1201 Idylwild DriveFort Frances, ON

Phone: 1-800-544-9435To register for the conference,

please contact:Northwestern Ontario Fire Safety Coalition

c/o Ken Peterson, Secretary/Treasurer350 Second Street South

Kenora, ON P9N 1G5Fax: 1-807-467-2155

For more information contact your hosts:Northwestern Ontario Fire Safety

Coalition Executive

Steve RichardsonPhone: (807) 274-984

fortfire@ff.lakeheadu.caFort Frances Fire & Rescue Services

Ken KurzPhone: (807) 223-117

kkurz@dryden.caDryden Fire Service

Ken PetersonPhone: (807) 467-2090

kpeterson@city.kenora.on.caKenora Fire & Emergency Services

(L-R) Pat MacIssac, Stephen Obsniuk, George Murray,Shirley Dufresne, Sam McCready, Martin Levesques,

Ruth Carriere, Mark Castle, Linley Biblow

Child Car Seat Safety Free Child Car Seat Checks

CRITICAL INCIDENT

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This issue’s column will focus ontrauma postvention models andthe mission statement, goals and

objectives of the Manitoba CriticalIncident Stress Management Network.

Trauma Postvention ModelsThere are a number of models to helpindividuals who have been traumatised oraffected by critical incidents. Most of therecent “postvention” (what we do to helpafter an incident is over) models arebasically non-clinical group process modelsthat attempt to validate and normalisepeople’s reaction to traumatic events. To beable to understand trauma postvention wemust understand the impact of a criticalincident or traumatic event uponindividuals and communities. There aretwo models currently in use by theGovernment of Manitoba and the RegionalHealth Authorities; the Critical IncidentStress Model (CISM) and the CommunityTrauma Postvention Model (CTP). TheCTP model was developed in Manitoba byGord Favelle and Ms Leanne Boyd.

It must be pointed out that each ofthese models was developed in aparticular context (demographics,culture, need, etc.) and consequentlymakes basic assumptions regardingthe target groups they are applied to.In some circumstances the applicationof a model to a population it was notdesigned for can create a situationwhere there is no benefit to theaffected people, or in some cases canactually do harm. Some of the morerecent research implies that exposingpeople who have not directlywitnessed the traumatic incident to thedetails of the incident can be harmfulto them. As well, in some situationshaving people re-experience thetraumatic event can also be harmful.Therefore, it is important that weapply the right model to the rightsituation. By not doing so we have thepotential to do harm! It is important tounderstand the differences betweenthese two models and theirapplications. At times in thecommunity there may be confusion as

to what team does what for whom. Inthis column we will focus on the CISMmodel and the Office of the FireCommissioners CISM Network.

Critical Incident StressManagementCritical Incident Stress Management isa process originally designed by theIsraeli Army and then modified by Dr.Jeffery Mitchell (1983) to assistemergency services personnel to copewith the impact created by emergencyservice and critical incident stress. TheManitoba CISM Network has been inoperation since 1991. It was developedas a joint initiative between the Officeof the Fire Commissioner andManitoba Health. The Mission, Goalsand Objectives of the Network are asfollows:

MissionThe Critical Incident Stress Management(CISM) Network provides timely,effective assistance to individualsinvolved in critical incidents, therebyminimizing symptoms of CriticalIncident Stress and mitigating, orperhaps preventing the development ofPost Traumatic Stress Disorder.

This service is provided to emergencyservices personnel in Manitoba on a “nocharge” basis to those receivingassistance through the Network viatrained volunteers.

Target Groups

The target groups include fire, ambulance,nursing, physicians, dispatch and lawenforcement personnel.

Goals

The goals of the Manitoba CISMNetwork are:1. to educate individuals about stress

reactions and ways of copingadaptively with them;

2. to instill messages about thenormality of reactions to criticalincidents;

3. to promote emotional processingand sharing of the event;

4. to provide information about, andopportunity for, further trauma-related intervention if it is requestedby the participant;

5. to develop and provide peer andfamily understanding and supportto the individuals;

6. to develop stress reductiontechniques, and

7. to help re-establish a sense ofcontrol, mastery and empowerment.

Objectives

In order to achieve the above goal anumber of process and functions mustbe provided by the Network and theOffice of the Fire Commissioner:

1. Provision of CISM training and skilldevelopment to create a qualifiedand effective CISM response.

2. Provision of a range of CISMresponses which include (but are notlimited to):a. Pre-incident educationb. On-scene support servicesc. Defusingsd. Demobilisationse. Debriefingsf. Individual Consultationsg. Follow-uph. Speciality Debriefingsi. Significant Others Supportj. Professional Referral Service

3. Support to CISM Network teams inorder to be able to carry out thesefunctions

CISM, as it was originallyconceptualised and developed, is notseen as “psychotherapy” or“counselling” (Mitchell & Everly1996). In fact, it is likely that CISM isattractive to emergency servicesworkers because it is not seen aspsychotherapy but rather as“psychological first-aid”.

The first trained CISM team was putinto operation in 1991 in the ParklandRegion as a pilot project. It soonbecame apparent that this team waseffective and on a regular basis wasrequested to travel out-of-region toassist other emergency services and

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

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hospital workers cope with criticalincidents. After the pilot and anevaluation it was decided to createteams in all of the remaining HealthRegions (the Regional HealthAuthorities were not in existence atthat time) creating the current seventeams throughout the Province.

The majority of these teams are madeup of volunteers from emergencyservices and hospitals as well as localcommunity mental health workers andother clinically trained people. TheOffice of the Fire Commissionersupports the operational costs of theteams (mileage and other expenseswhere appropriate) as well as providesstaff time and resources to maintainthe Network. The Network is alsosupported by Manitoba Health and theRegional Health Authorities and is

seen as an effective service andmanagement tool.

The Office of the Fire Commissioner,through the Manitoba EmergencyServices College, provides CISM andCommunity Trauma Postventiontraining in Manitoba. The followingdates and locations for the remainder ofthe 2003/2004 academic calendar year:

CISM Courses 2003 - 2004March 29 & 30, 2004

Community Trauma PostventionWinnipeg

April 17 & 18, 2004BCISM

Morden

June 19 & 20, 2004BCISM

Steinbach

To obtain further information or toregister for the courses listed aboveplease check out the Office of the FireCommissioner’s web site(www.firecomm.gov.mb.ca) or contactthe Manitoba Emergency ServicesCollege at (204) 726-6855 or toll free 1-888-253-1488.

If you want further information on theNetwork or CIS reactions contact GordFavelle, Manager CISM Network, at945-2919, 932-0958 (pager) orgfavelle@gov.mb.ca. If you require aresponse from one of the CISM teamscall the 24-hour emergency hotline at1-888-389-3473.

Next issues column will look at indetail the CISM responses provided bythe Manitoba CISM Network.

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News from The Eastman CISM Team

This month’s column will be anarticle from the Eastman CISMTeam. I would encourage all

the teams to submit articles toBurning Issues.

Gord

Let’s face it. We’ve all seen our shareof articles questioning the usefulnessof CISM programs. Personally, I thinkeveryone is entitled to his or heropinion, but I also know thatstatistics can be “molded” to reflectcertain opinions. All I intend to dotoday, is introduce to you ourEastman CISM Team.

This team was created through theefforts of an Emergency ServicesOfficer and a Steinbach Fire Chief,back in the early ‘90s. As with mostsuccessful teams, this one started outwith an extremely dedicated, coregroup of people. We are fortunate tohave 3 of the original membersremain active with us, to this day.

We meet approximately four times ayear to review any current or on-

going issues, policies, training andany “activity” since the previousmeeting. We’ve occasionally had theprivilege of special guests, such asGord Favelle, Manager of CISMNetwork, and our neighboring teamfrom the South Interlake. Ideas areexchanged, presentations are given,and an “around the table” is alwaysencouraged.

The Eastman Team has awarded oneof our retired, and long-timemembers a plaque of appreciation,sent a number of members to CISMconferences, and presented a memberwith an award for her outstandingefforts at an MCI. Part of our successcan be attributed to the grants thathave been made available, and to thegenerous donations from thecommunities we serve.

Of course the other part of oursuccess is the people themselves.They are supportive, kind, dedicatedand have this quiet sense ofunderstanding in their eyes. Some of

them have received defusings ordebriefings, and some haveparticipated as a peer. However,there are others who have doneneither, but have seen enough toacknowledge the emotional“heaviness” of an emergencyresponder’s job.

One of our firefighters can recallparticipating in a defusing, afterresponding to events such as amurder/suicide, the death of a child,and double line-of-duty deaths, justto name a few. He’s found greatvalue in the CISM process each andevery time. In fact, the feedback fromall participants has been positive,from both short and long-termperspective.

The Eastman CISM team covers ahuge expanse of area, from DominionCity to Bird River. We’re ready at amoment’s notice, so remember, helpis but a phone call away.

Contributed by Leanne Jorgenson, EMT 2

CODES & STANDARDS

BURNING ISSUES

In Manitoba, weadopt theNational Fire

Code and addspecific amendmentsrecommended by theProvincial BuildingStandards Board.

Part 6 of the FireCode provides forcertain standardsrelated to theinstallation,inspection, testing,maintenance andoperations for thefire suppressionssystems. There is aManitobaamendment to theFire Code inexistence that says“any person whoperforms inspections,tests or maintenanceon fire alarm systemsand componentsmust havesuccessfullycompleted the FireAlarm TechnicianCertificate Program(offered through theCanadian Fire AlarmAssociation and RedRiver CommunityCollege), or shallhave successfullycompleted any otherprogram or courserecognized by ourdepartment”.

In addition to theManitobaamendments thechanges have beenannounced infollowing newsrelease.

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RECALLS/ADVISORIES

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CPSC, S.K. EnterprisesAnnounce Recall of PressureWashersThe following product safety recallwas conducted by the firm incooperation with the CPSC.Consumers should stop using theproduct immediately unless otherwiseinstructed. Product Name: Strategy1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washer.Manufactured by Shanghai Mei HaoElectric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai,China This product has the potentialto overheat, posing a potential for fireand personal injury. These blue andgray electric pressure washers arelabeled “Strategy 1500 PSIPowerwasher” and were sold as QVCitem number V16257. Sold directlythrough QVC, Inc. to consumers viaInternet and television. QVC iscontacting each purchaser by directmail to arrange for the return of eachpressure washer for a full credit orrefund. Call QVC Customer Service at(800) 367-9444 or visit their Web sitewww.qvc.com.

CPSC, Weather WorksAnnounce Recall of ElectricHeatersWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commissionannounces the following recall involuntary cooperation with the firmbelow. Consumers should stop usingrecalled products immediately unlessotherwise instructed. Product Name:Weather Works Ventilaire ElectricHeaters. Manufactured by WeatherWorks Inc., of Miami, Fla. The electricheater can overheat internal plasticcomponents and damage the wiring,posing a fire and electrocution hazardto consumers. The portable electricheater is beige, constructed of a plastichousing, and has the “Weather Works”logo printed on the front side of thefan. On the base of the unit is a stickerreading, “Model No. CH-601, AC 120V- 60Hz, 1500 Watts, Made in China,4H39.”

Consumers should return the unit tothe firm for a full refund plus cost ofpostage. The heater should be mailed

to: 2340 NW 102nd Place, Miami, FL33172. Contact Weather Works at (888)269-9247 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.ET Monday through Friday.

CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc.Announce Recall of BrushCuttersWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commissionannounces the following recall involuntary cooperation with BachtoldBrothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill. Theoperator can come in contact with therotating blade, even when disengaged,by pulling on the front of the mowerdeck while the engine is running,posing a serious injury hazard toconsumers. Consumer Contact: CallBachtold Brothers toll-free at (877) 784-5161 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CTMonday through Friday or CountryHome Products toll-free at (877) 595-3668 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ETMonday through Friday and between8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday.Consumers also can log on towww.bachtoldbros.com orwww.weedcutterrecall.com

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15th Annual Firefighters Cycle-a-thon Relay 2004Yes it’s true; the 2004 Firefighter Cycle-a-thon rides again on June 12th!!

Firefighter Cycle-a-thon Bicycle Relay June 12th (In memory of Lorie Clarke)

With the tremendous successof last year, we are expectinganother impressive turnout

from the paramedics and firefighters.Thank you to all of those who eithercycled or volunteered. This is thecycle-a-thon’s 15th anniversary andwe will be paying tribute to a veryspecial young woman. Several yearsago, Lorie Clarke was seriouslyburned in a childhood accident,which resulted in extended care inthe Children’s Hospital burn unit.Lorie and her family created thefirefighter cycle-a-thon as a way tocontribute to the Firefighter BurnFund. Sadly on February 10th, Loriesuccumbed to a serious illness and

passed away.We willdedicate ourcycle-a-thon inher memory.

The route willremain the same as last year. Cyclistswill start at Hyland Park, thenproceed north on Henderson Hwythrough Selkirk, north along the #9Hwy past Gimli to the finish line atbeautiful Misty Lake Lodge. A BBQlunch and beer garden with a musicman will welcome all cyclists. Enjoythe amenities of the lodge such as afull size indoor pool and jacuzzi.Teams or individuals may enter.There are rest stops and support

vehicles along the route. Registrationpackage information for the dinner,social and overnightaccommodations are found at ourwebsite www.cycleathon.ca.Beginning in April, all Winnipegfirehalls will be sent brochures andposters providing information andregistration forms. Remember, this isnot a race but a fun ride. Cycle anydistance you like. All pledgescollected go the Firefighters BurnFund. NOTE: A reminder to thosewho wish to stay overnight, 2 words,REGISTER EARLY!!! PH 222-RIDEfor more information. See you there!!

Contributed by Kevin Phelps ChairmanCycle-a-thon

STAFF UPDATE

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Welcome to Grant Winder.Grant has started his NewYear off by joining us at the

College. Grant is an instructor in thePFPP and will be responsible forinstructing Primary Care Paramedic.Grant left the Minnedosa AmbulanceService to work full time in PFPP. Heis a Provincial instructor in EMR andEMT and is bringing with him thatexperience. Welcome aboard Grant!

Carol Smith has moved to theAdmissions/Records ManagementSection of the Manitoba EmergencyServices College. We welcome Carolinto the College Section of the OFCand hope she finds her new dutiesinteresting and challenging. Clientscan reach her at (204) 726-6843.

Welcome to Ken Lanceley. Ken hasrecently joined the OFC and will havetwo main duties: He will be bothCodes and Standards Officer, and ourAboriginal Liaison Officer.

Welcome to Nancy Anderson. Asmany of you already know NancyAnderson has been with us onsecondment working in the position ofManager of our Codes Section. Nancyhas now accepted the position on afull time basis and so will now be awelcome permanent face within ourorganization. Nancy brings to ourorganization a wide variety of skillsand capabilities in the area ofmanaging in the Public Sector. Nancyalso has a degree in law which I amsure will assist not only the codessection but the rest of our organization

when it comes to looking at issues in atruly analytical way. Nancy has beenspending a lot of time over the lastfew months attending a variety of ourBuilding Code Courses.

Congratulations to Adam Campbell inthe Codes & Standards Section(Winnipeg Office). Adam was recentlymade a permanent employee in theOFC. He brings with him 26 years ofexperience in the Provincial PublicService including 27 years inConservation/Natural Resources and5 years in Government Services. Adamhas primary responsibility for mobilehome and RV inspections and permitsin the Province.

Condolences to Murray Bedford onthe passing of his mother, Mrs.Kathleen Joyce Bedford.

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The Office of the Fire Commissioner produces the Burning Issues newsletter.Burning Issues is a collection of updates from the Office of the Fire Commissioner,news and views from the Manitoba Fire Service and information on public safety.

EDITOR: Lisa MorhunDeadline for submissions for the Summer 2004 Edition

of Burning Issues is June 28, 2004.Contributions, news items and suggestions are appreciated.

Please contact Lisa Morhun at (204) 945-5930, fax (204) 948-2089 or e-mail lmorhun@gov.mb.ca

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