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Blizzard information – (867) 979-5300VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION
• Are you interested in helping your community?
• Are you looking to gain new skills and make new friends at the same time?
• Are you interested in being introduced to and trained in the fire service as a firefighter?
The Iqaluit Fire Department is recruiting dedicated individuals to join the department as volunteer firefighters!
What does it involve?
The City of Iqaluit’s Fire Response Team continues ongoing efforts to mitigate the risk of a hot spot recurrence at the landfill.
The initial flame and embers have been extinguished; the team is undertaking risk mitigation steps to prevent a possible flare-up, should there be any residual embers still active.
How this effects residents:
On Friday, April 22, 2022, Mayor Bell was involved in an incident at a local grocery store. Immediately proceeding the incident, the Mayor recounted the event on to the public on his personal social media channels. The Mayor shared that he was physically assaulted and reacted in defense of wellbeing.
Statement from Mayor Bell
The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents that the new taxi rate of $8.75 goes into effect on Sunday May 1, 2022.
This rate increase is in accordance with Taxi By-law Amendment No. 926.
Further information can be found on the City of Iqaluit website.
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Public Service Announcement
Hot Spot at Landfill – Update
April 29, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut
The City is working with local contractors to bring materials on site, to aid with suppression of the hot spot.
The landfill will remain closed this morning. An update regarding re-opening will be provided once available.
The road to the deep sea port will remain closed for public safety. An update regarding re-opening will be provided once available.
The Iqaluit Fire Department crews responded to a hotspot in the landfill around 9:30 PM on Wednesday, April 27th.
A small 15ft x 15ft hot spot was confirmed. The Iqaluit Fire Department and Public Works crews mobilized hoses and water trucks while an excavator mobilized to expose the hotspot area.
Crews worked through the night and are continuing to work to open up and isolate the area.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The meeting agenda will be available 48 hours prior to the date at: https://www.iqaluit.ca/city-council-documents
At 9:30 PM on Wednesday, April 27, a hot spot (isolated smoldering pocket) was confirmed at the City of Iqaluit landfill.
The Iqaluit Fire Department and Public Works staff responded to the hot spot with fire apparatus and water trucks. An excavator has also brought on site to assist with the situation.
An excavator has been brought on site and is currently working to expose and allow access to a significant hot spot.