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Fire departments and agencies, what is your biggest wildfire challenge this year? Thank you to @WATERAX for sponsoring #WildfireWeek2026

Your garage door and other exterior doors around your home can significantly impact fire resilience. Take some time to ensure all exterior doors around your property are fire-rated and have a good seal.

Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Communications Specialists to help connect our community with lifesaving services. From answering critical calls to coordinating emergency response, this fast-paced role is essential to public safety. If you are calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and ready to serve behind the scenes, we encourage you to apply. Apply here: governmentjobs.com/careers/washoe… #WCSO #DispatchCareers #ServeYourCommunity #FirstResponders #JoinOurTeam

RAC Advanced Amateur Radio Courses: Spring 2026 – rac.ca/rac-advanced-c… – Radio Amateurs of Canada is offering an online Advanced Amateur Radio Course for Maple Leaf Operators. Please see the RAC website for more information.

Mission-focused work and views that few get to experience. Our helitack crews are a critical first response resource. These crews are highly trained wildland firefighters who are transported by helicopter to respond quickly to new fires and support operations on the ground. Helicopters allow crews to access remote areas faster, reduce hiking time, and support suppression efforts through water bucket drops, reconnaissance, and the delivery of additional firefighters, tools, and supplies. Delivering access, efficiency, and support when every moment matters. Photo 1&2 by Joe Bradshaw Photo 3 by Elko Helitack

We passed our MRA test yesterday—with a perfect score. The scenario: an exhausted hiker in a 10–15 ft rock hole. Teams completed a vertical pick-off, then transitioned to a litter for a ~150 ft lower. Thank you to West Valley SAR for hosting, and to Malibu SAR and Inyo

🚨Come meet SAR Alberta! 🚨 📍 Edmonton Expo Centre, MARCH 19–22, 2026 📍 Calgary Stampede Park, BMO Centre, MARCH 21–22, 2026 We'll be at the Edmonton Boat & Sportsmen’s Show and the Calgary Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show and we’d love to connect with you! Come say hello!

Normalize filming runs where you can. The footage is invaluable for new Firefighters and there are always lessons for the OGs. Hat tip to @stocktonfire.

Concrete cutting. Steel breaking. Structures being stabilized. This is Operation Carolina Resilience at the Charlotte Fire Training Academy. Charlotte Fire and South Carolina Task Force One came together for a multi-state urban search and rescue mobilization exercise, working through complex structural collapse scenarios that demand precision, coordination and trust. When teams meet like this on a real disaster scene, there’s no time to figure things out. That work happens here. Firefighter applications with Charlotte Fire open May 15. Stay informed on the upcoming process by signing up for updates here: bit.ly/CFDInterestCard

@CoquitlamSAR Nice work 🫡

Longlining isn't just a technical challenge—it’s a lifeline. Today we cleared 8 people, 2 dogs and a cat from the Pipeline Road slide area. Exhausted but glad to have everyone back on solid ground. 🚁🏔️ #PipelineSlide #SARLife

Search and rescue volunteers step up when it matters most—often at great personal risk. Today, I announced that our government is supporting their work—investing $2.86M through the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund in seven projects across the country that strengthen local capacity. But we’re also launching a new $6M call for proposals so more teams can access the tools and training they need to keep Canadians safe.

Last chance to apply! @Interior is offering up to $20 million through the Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program to help expand local wildland firefighting capacity. These grants help local governments purchase slip-on tanker units that can quickly convert trucks, UTVs, and other vehicles into wildland fire engines when they’re needed most. Stronger local wildfire response means safer communities, better support for first responders, and reduced risk to critical infrastructure. ⏰ Applications close March 23, 2026. Apply here: grants.gov/search-results… Learn more about the program: doi.gov/wildlandfirese… Photo courtesy of Smartsville Fire Protection District 2

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service streamlines wildfire prevention, response, and recovery across more than 500 million acres of public and Tribal lands, strengthening the nation’s resilience. Learn more about the new unified service: doi.gov/wildlandfirese… Photo by @USWFS

Seconds save lives. ⏰ Connect Rocket gets your special ops teams online fast – streamlining comms when it matters most. Book a demo to see how we can boost your efficiency! calendly.com/connect-rocket… #EmergencyResponse #Police #Fire #EMS #SAR #Hazmat #PublicSafety #Comms

This April 11-12 we will be hosting our Ohio Volunteer Firefighter Weekend. Click here to learn more and register using the keyword "weekend 2026": bit.ly/4abhWRw

In times of crisis, the energy industry relies on Connect Rocket to help restore service and minimize environmental and economic impact. Reach out today to learn how we can enhance your emergency communications and accelerate your response. #oilandgas #EmergencyManagement

Season isn't done yet. Faster response = safer slopes. ⛷️ Connect Rocket Teams streamlines communication for your Ski Patrol, so you can focus on what matters. Request a demo today: connectrocket.com #SkiSafety #PatrolLife #MountainRescue

No days off. Get after it. 🫡

Do those morning apparatus checks and use those mirrors. ctvnews.ca/london/video/2…

When you hire and promote, are you selecting the right people? Switched on. Action, not hesitation. Leading from the front. Chief Edwards was promoted for the right reasons. Hire more people like the Chief.