Should You Armour Up Your Firefighters?

Body armour vests are becoming a reality in some Canadian departments

June 10, 2024 

By Julie Fitz-Gerald

Encampments, drug use and rising mental health issues are changing the job for firefighters across the country. Many Canadian fire service members face increasing threats and acts of violence when attending calls, which has led some departments to implement the use of body armour vests to protect their staff. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY IN FIRE FIGHTING CANADA MAGAZINE

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