Everyone asks “You must be nervous in spring when it’s so dry?” My answer is simple, I am way more stressed on these calm beautiful days because it makes people drop their guard and they get over confident. @growingupfire #alwaystraining #alwayslearning

New podcast with #whelen at #fdic2025 this year. Great to talk about products, people and the #fireservice Listen here podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gro… @growingupfire #alwaystraining #alwayslearning Like and share if possible.

. . . but not in a good way . . . newscientist.com/article/247988… #wildfres

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A great talk about #leadership #training and the #fireservice with the @firestar_services_inc gang at #fdic2025 such a great group of fire service instructors. Love their insights. Check it out here podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gro… @growingupfire_ #alwaystraining #alwayslearning

#slavelakedistrict is getting their fair share of #wildfires Please help them out by being very careful and following all directions given. It’s always important to stay ready…. Fuel up, have a plan, listen carefully @growingupfire_ #alwaystraining #alwayslearning

P&C insurers are all too familiar with the pitfalls of using cheaper roof shingles or siding materials that can’t withstand hail or the temperature extremes of a Canadian winter. It’s a message that’s still making its way down to customers. canadianunderwriter.ca/news/claims/ca…

Had an amazing moment with #nature today. Coming out of a pump site in the #helicopter and saw this #baldeagle staring us down. #nofear from this bird. These fires give me a minute of pause more often than you would think @growingupfire_ #alwaystraining #alwayslearning

81 years ago today. Canada lands on Juno Beach. #DDay

okay this sign wins

Another great #podcast with the #lsrfsfire students. Fun to catch up with this crew #future @growingupfire_ #alwaystraining #alwayslearning Listen here and copy, share and like if you can podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gro…

Our new office is sorted out, and we travelled to a #northernalberta #community to help start cleanup from #wildfire Excited to be at the airport where every day provides cool images, great people and non stop action. @growingupfire_ #alwaystraining #alwayslearning

Headed to #Manitoba seemed like a great reason to record a @growingupfire_ #podcast with @travelbugcoutts We covered a few topics including #wildfires #practicalfirefighter and @sea_hawk_service #alwaystraining #alwayslearning listen here Thank you podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gro…

#toronto getting it done with this fleet of #fireboats Great spot and station @growingupfire #alwaystraining #alwayslearning

Hundreds of people remain forced from their homes in the Okanagan on Thursday as crews battle an out-of-control wildfire just north of Peachland. globalnews.ca/news/11313308/…

And that’s a wrap. Hope you enjoyed your weekend and here’s to a new week

A tornado WARNING has been issued in Manitoba for: - R.M. of East St. Paul incl. Birds Hill - R.M. of St. Andrews incl. Selkirk Lockport and Ponemah - R.M. of St. Clements incl. Grand Beach Brokenhead and Libau -R.M. of West St. Paul incl. Middlechurch and Rivercrest #MBstorm

How wonderful to share the stage with such a knowledgeable and generous Australian fire scientist!

Great way to end a long day. #firepractice with the #flyboys and girl in this case. Thanks to the #forestry personnel and #pilots that showed us around and talked about #nightops #slavelake @growingupfire #alwaystraining #alwayslearning