Ontario forest firefighters warned for years about retention, pay issues | Page 911 | Unpublished
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Author: Isaac Callan
Publication Date: July 22, 2026 - 06:00

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Ontario forest firefighters warned for years about retention, pay issues

July 22, 2026
Back in 2016, a report warned that fire rangers were quitting at an alarming rate, were less experienced than in previous years and were comparatively underpaid.


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