Monthly Archives: September 2017

BC municipal leaders vote against Martin Mars firefighting contract – Vancouver Sun

Vancouver Sun BC municipal leaders vote against Martin Mars firefighting contractVancouver SunThe City of Port Alberni put forward a resolution at the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual conference asking for a 10-year contract with Coulson Group, which is based in the city and owns two of the firefighting aircraft, and for Coulson to upgrade …and […]

Local residents graduate from state firefighting academy – Leominster Champion

Local residents graduate from state firefighting academyLeominster ChampionSTOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey announced the graduation of the 255th class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program on July 14. “This rigorous professional training provides our … Powered by WPeMatico

Life story: Frank Hardy and his efforts to professionalise firefighting in New Zealand – The Press

The Press Life story: Frank Hardy and his efforts to professionalise firefighting in New ZealandThe PressAt the time, the professional nature of a modern fire service had not yet emerged and Kiwi firefighters completed many mundane tasks. Through experience, study and expertise, Frank quickly made his way up the ranks of New Zealand’s Fire Service […]

‘Hard firefighting’ defeats stubble field blaze – Local News – East … – East Oregonian (subscription)

East Oregonian (subscription) ‘Hard firefighting’ defeats stubble field blaze – Local News – East …East Oregonian (subscription)Photo contributed by East Umatilla County RFPDA Pendleton fire fighter working to put the stubble fire out out near Gerking Flat Road. Eight firefighters, 750 …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

‘Hard firefighting’ defeats stubble field blaze – East Oregonian (subscription)

East Oregonian (subscription) ‘Hard firefighting‘ defeats stubble field blazeEast Oregonian (subscription)“I saw some pretty good, hard firefighting done,” he said. Water supply was tight, with tankers providing 750 gallons. Baty said shovels, not hoses, were the main firefighting tool. Crews kept the fire to about 50-60 acres, according to the report, and …and more » Powered […]