Ontario Firefighters Demand Better Prep | Canada News

Ontario’s wildland firefighting crisis is spiraling as seasoned crews flee for better pay, leaving the province dangerously understaffed amid record-breaking fires. Despite warnings since 2016 and union demands for reclassification, better wages, and year-round roles, the government insists it’s adequately funded — pointing to doubled base spending since 2018 and flexible budgeting as fires rage. But critics argue the real problem is preparedness, not suppression funding — and losing veteran firefighters is a recipe for disaster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50093221c6f88d1f