US EditionSaskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over building burn legislation
- On May 13, 2025, Saskatchewan's legislature approved Bill 21, establishing a pilot program that allows municipalities to authorize firefighters to carry out controlled burns on abandoned municipal buildings for training purposes.
- The bill follows discussions with municipal associations and aims to provide training for volunteer firefighters while allowing communities to remove problematic buildings.
- Firefighters oppose the legislation, citing health risks from burning toxics like asbestos and lead-based paint and noting they are not trained to use fire as demolition.
- Environment Minister Travis Keisig emphasized that participation in the program is voluntary and not mandated by the government, and he intends to engage further with firefighters and municipalities before launching the initiative in November.
- The pilot project's outcome may depend on community interest, while opposition suggests safer alternatives like compensating proper removals or waiving landfill fees.
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Saskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over proposed building burn legislation
REGINA - Saskatchewan firefighters say they are opposed to proposed legislation that would allow local governments to order fire departments to burn down derelict buildings owned by municipalities.
·Peterborough, Canada
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