Montreal firefighters call for suspension of water rescue service after dangerous mission

Nov. 15, 2022, Montreal – The union representing firefighters in Montreal is demanding the complete suspension of water rescue operations until a major overhaul of training practices and a review of equipment are completed.  The Montreal Firefighters Association made the demands in a report filed with Quebec’s workplace safety board (CNESST) following a recent operation in the St. Lawrence River that it says could have cost the lives of firefighters. CBC News reports. | READ MORE