Province has shortage of firefighters, waterbomber pilots
CBC NewsThe union representing Ontario's wildland firefighters says they're working long hours that are contributing to "fatigue," and is calling for a funding increase to address a lack of resources.
"Historically Ontario's had about 180 four-person fire crews," said Noah Freedman, a wildfire crew leader in northwestern Ontario and vice-president of Local 703 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
"That's not accounting for all the changes," he said. "Things are getting hotter, seasons a…
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