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A transportation committee at Quebec`s National Assembly, reviewing the Quebec traffic act (Code de la sécurité routière), has approved amendments that would allow firefighters, including volunteers, to use flashing green lights to respond to emergencies. The amendment to the CSR would align Quebec`s traffic laws to more closely resembles those of Ontarion and many other jurisdictions that permit the use of blue, green or red flashing lights while responding in private vehicles.

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Can you hear the siren? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Edmond Hetu   
Wednesday, 22 October 2008 23:49

Not if you're in the other firetruck. Or so it would seem.

Two apparatus, responding from different stations, hit the intersection at roughly the same time while responding to the same call. The incident was caught on a red-light camera...all responders were wearing seatbelts and none appear to have been seriously injured.

Lesson: approach intersections cautiously...and watch out for other emergency vehicles who might be responding to your call!
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 October 2008 23:54 )
 
CFFA Site Downed Briefly PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 21 October 2008 23:41
The CFFA website was down for almost a week after a series of websites were vandalized by juvenile-minded individuals.
 
Illinois Firefighter Killed in Rollover During Training PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 17 October 2008 00:40
Posted: 10-14-2008

Courtesy of WAND-TV

MACON COUNTY, Ill. -- A Blue Mound volunteer firefighter lost his life during a training exercise.

Twenty-four-year-old, Bill Miller of Blue Mound was killed in the accident. It happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday night on Mosquito Creek and Pleasant View roads, just past Boody.

See full story at Firehouse.com

 
Got something to contribute? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Edmond Hetu   
Friday, 11 July 2008 02:00
If you're registered, you can submit weblinks. If you want to contribute an article, or even a few paragraphs about any of the topics that might interest us, just send me a note and I can put you on the "authors" list. Then you'll see a link on the user menu that will let you contribute an article directly!
 
Propane Tank Valve Warning PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 04 July 2008 10:22
A second warning is being issued about propane tanks, just as barbecueing season gets into full swing. This time a defective valve is the culprint. The valves are manufactered by an Asian company and could cause the tank to explode when heated. See recall notice for details.
 
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