Len Garis

Burn Injuries in Underserved Communities: An Equity Lens for Canada’s Fire Services

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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

Building Foundational Knowledge for Wildfire Resilience in Indigenous Communities: Reflections from the 2025–2026 Project Year

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Stock photo of the aftermath of a wildfire from the air. On the left side of the photo all trees are burnt, and there is a stark line where the burnt trees stop and live, green trees begin.

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

Building Better Fire Safety Campaigns: Lessons from Youth-Focused Programs in Canada and the United States — and the Rise of Torch the Turtle

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An illustration of a turtle mascot wearing a firefighter's helmet that reads "Torch"

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

What Works Best: Proven Fire Prevention Strategies for Indigenous Communities

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Stock photo of fire trucks parked in a fire station

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

Indigenous Youth and Fire Safety: A Community Story About Risk, Resilience, and the Need for Support

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Stock photo of a firefighter extending a hand to a young child.

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

Building Fire Resilience Through Data: Why Social and Material Conditions Must Shape Canada’s Wildfire Strategy

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Stock photo of a wildfire burning in a forest, taken from directly above. Few flames are visible, but lots of trees and smoke are.

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

Strengthening Fire Safety in First Nations Communities: What Canada’s Fire Service Needs to Know

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Stock photo of a person putting out a fire with a fire extinguisher

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

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

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

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Stock photo of a firefighter sitting in a fire hall, looking at another firefighter and a firetruck in the background

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