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Building the Path Together: An Indigenous Framework for Advancing Fire Safety in Canada

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Logo of the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council

This article is part of a series of posts led by CHASI Research Associate Len Garis, who has been a long-time partner of CHASI through his work with the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council. His guest blog posts explore a wide range of topics related to firefighting and firefighters in Canada. You can read all of … Read more

Advancing Community Fire Safety in Canada: A Fire Service Perspective on the LEAD Framework

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Stock photo of a smoke detector, fire alarm, and evacuation plans together on a table.

This article is part of a series of posts led by CHASI Research Associate Len Garis, who has been a long-time partner of CHASI through his work with the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council. His guest blog posts explore a wide range of topics related to firefighting and firefighters in Canada. You can read all of … Read more

May 2026 CHASI Champion: Ana Adamik

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Photo of Ana Adamik, Operations Manager for UFV Research and Graduate Studies, standing with CHASI Lead Researcher Chelsea Klassen in front of CHASI's mural. Text overlays reading "CHASI Champion" along with Ana's name and title. Both women are smiling for the camera.

A CHASI champion is someone who has been pivotal to CHASI’s success, and embodies changemaking, community, collaboration, and student support. We will be highlighting a new champion each month! Ana Adamik is our May CHASI Champion! Ana’s role is Operations Manager in the office of Research and Graduate Studies. Ana supports CHASI with all things … Read more

The Cost of Waiting: Managing Cancer Risk in Canada’s Fire Service

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This article is part of a series of posts led by CHASI Research Associate Len Garis, who has been a long-time partner of CHASI through his work with the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council. His guest blog posts explore a wide range of topics related to firefighting and firefighters in Canada. You can read all of … Read more

Advancing Fire Safety in Indigenous Communities: Evidence, Action, and the Path Forward

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Stock photo of a smoke alarm, with smoke visibly wafting up to it.

This article is part of a series of posts led by CHASI Research Associate Len Garis, who has been a long-time partner of CHASI through his work with the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council. His guest blog posts explore a wide range of topics related to firefighting and firefighters in Canada. You can read all of … Read more

April 2026 CHASI Champion: Deanna Devitt

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Photo of Deanna Devitt posing with CHASI lead researcher Chelsea Klassen in front of CHASI's mural. Text reads: "CHASI Champion: Deanna Devitt, Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator"

We’re highlighting the people who help CHASI do what we do, and we’re excited to begin by announcing that Deanna Devitt is our April CHASI Champion! Deanna is the Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator at UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education. She is a tireless supporter of CHASI, assisting us in securing Canada Summer Jobs grants … Read more

Prostate Cancer Trends and the Firefighter Community: A Canadian Perspective

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This article is part of a series of posts led by CHASI Research Associate Len Garis, who has been a long-time partner of CHASI through his work with the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council. His guest blog posts explore a wide range of topics related to firefighting and firefighters in Canada. You can read all of … Read more

Hanging flags for the Transgender Day of Visibility

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Photo of a pride flag hanging in front of a bright window in a dark staircase

“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us” — Micah Bazant Today, March 31, is the Transgender Day of Visibility, and as always, CHASI stands in unwavering support and solidarity with our trans friends, family, colleagues, and community members. We know that this is a difficult time, and believe that loud, … Read more

When Cancer Strikes Too Early: What Emerging Research Means for Women in the Fire Service

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Stock photo of a female firefighter facing away from the camera, towards a wildfire.

This article is part of a series of posts led by CHASI Research Associate Len Garis, who has been a long-time partner of CHASI through his work with the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council. His guest blog posts explore a wide range of topics related to firefighting and firefighters in Canada. You can read all of … Read more

Occupational Cancer Trends Among Canadian Firefighters: Implications for Health, Safety, and Governance

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Stock photo of three firefighters. One is slumped over, while another helps them our of a smoke-filled building, and a third holds the door.

This article is part of a series of posts led by CHASI Research Associate Len Garis, who has been a long-time partner of CHASI through his work with the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council. His guest blog posts explore a wide range of topics related to firefighting and firefighters in Canada. You can read all of … Read more