The implementation of the National Fire Administration is frequently discussed in the media. The stories below are a selection of stories from over the years. Not all interviews were accessible. The stories speak to national interest and concern in this area.

The Fire Chiefs recommend the implementation of a National Fire Administration

Interview with Stephen Quinn – CBC Radio One – August 21, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Gregor Cragie – CBC Radio One – August 21, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Steve Sutherland – CBC Radio One – August 21, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Martin Jones – CBC Radio One – August 21, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Amy Dodge – CBC Radio One – August 21, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Mike Stratton – CBC Radio One – August 21, 2025  – Link to the interview

Article written by Jordan Omstead – The Canadian Press – August 13, 2025  – Link to the article

Article written by Eric Chaloux – KSTP 5 Eye Witness News – August 13, 2025  – Link to the article

Interview with Julia Wong – CBC News Network – August 13, 2025  – Link to the interview

Article written by Alexandra Mae Jones – CBC News – August 12, 2025  – Link to the article

Interview with Sean Boynton – Global News – August 12, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Shaye Ganam – Global News – August 12, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Miranda Anthistle – Global News – August 12, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Patricia Ball – 580 CFRA – August 12, 2025  – Link to the interview

Article written by Editor– Europe Says – August 11, 2025  – Link to the article

Article written by Kristoffer Tigue – Phys.org – August 11, 2025  – Link to the article

Video by Bill Carroll – CTV News – August 11, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Deana Sumanac-Johnson – CBC National News – August 11, 2025  – Link to the interview

Interview with Paul Hunter – CBC National News – August 10, 2025 – Link to the interview

Interview by Kathy Le – CTV National News – August 10, 2025 – Link to the interview

Article written by Émilie Bergeron — The Canadian Press — August 7, 2025 — Link to the article

Article written by Carol Sanders — Winnipeg Free Press — July 23, 2025 — Link to the article

Interview with Fred Harding – Point du Jour – July 8, 2025 – Link to the interview

Article written by Nigel Maxwell – Prince Albert Now – June 14, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Alberta Primetime – CTV News – June 11, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Jackie Carmichael – Calgary Herald – December 2, 2024 – Link to the article

Article written by The Hill Times – Head Topics – November 28, 2024 – Link to the article

Article written by Josh Hall – RD News Now – September 11, 2024 – Link to the article

Article written by Ibrahim Daair – Municipal World – July, 2024 – Link to the article

Article written by Alessia Proietti, Sheldon Spackman – RD News Now – December 20, 2023 – Link to the article

Article written by Teagan Rasche – Global News – December 6, 2023 – Link to the article

Article written by the Editorial Team – The Peak – December 6, 2023 – Link to the article

Article written by Peter Zimonjic – CBC News – December 5, 2023 – Link to the article

Article written by the Editorial Team – Canadian Firefighter – December 4, 2023 – Link to the article

Article written by Ken McMullen, Tina Saryeddine – The Hill Times – November 29, 2023 – Link to the article

The National Fire Administration: Wildfires

Article written by  Genevieve Beauchemin – CTV News  – June 4, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Andrea Woo – Globe and Mail  – June 3, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Alex Karpa – CTV News – June 11, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Matt Hutcheson – City News: Kitchener  – June 10, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Emma Zhao – CBC News  – October 10, 2024 – Link to the article

Article written by Lindsay Jones – The Globe and Mail  – August 21, 2024 – Link to the article

The National Fire Administration: Volunteer Firefighter Shortage

Article written by Dan Gray – Meridian Source  – March 9, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Jared Dodds – Canadian Firefighter  – December 10, 2024 – Link to the article

The National Fire Administration: Housing and Infrastructure

Article written by Rachel Zapata – CBC News  – April 15, 2025 – Link to the article

The National Fire Administration: Electric Vehicles

Article written by CBC News – CBC News Windsor  – July 25, 2024 – Link to the article

The National Fire Administration: Fireworks

Article written by the Canadian Press – The Globe and Mail – June 28, 2024 – Link to the article

Article written by the Editorial Team – Saskatoon StarPhoenix – June 28, 2024 – Link to the article

The National Fire Administration: Firefighting Equipment

Article written by Christi Dabu – CTV News  – March 12, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Jackie Carmichael – National Post  – March 6, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Jackie Carmichael – Calgary Herald – February 6, 2025 – Link to the article

Article written by Mike Hager – The Globe and Mail – December 2, 2024 – Link to the article

Further resources

National Fire Administration Report
Link to 2025 Wildfire Media Stories