May 8, 2019, Toronto – The last of the smoke is finally dissipating more than 24 hours after a massive fire broke out at York Memorial Collegiate Institute. Fire crews remain on scene at the west-end school and a single aerial hose continues to pour water onto the structure. CityNews reports. | READ MORE (Feed […]
Colorado legislature passes restrictions on PFASs in firefighting foams Chemical Watch Both chambers of Colorado’s state legislature have passed a bill restricting the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in firefighting foams; it will … Powered by WPeMatico
May 7, 2019, Killaloe, Ont. – OPP officers found unidentified human remains after a house fire on Mountain View Road west of Pembroke, Ont., on Sunday afternoon. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
May 7, 2019, Toronto – A four-alarm fire has caused major damage to an adult education centre in Toronto‘s east end. Officials said emergency crews were called to the Jones Avenue Adult Centre just before 5 p.m. on Monday. Flames could be seen shooting up into the air from the third floor of the building. […]
May 7, 2019, Winnipeg – Winnipeg police said a man has been arrested following an incident on Sunday where an axe stolen from a fire truck was used to threaten firefighters. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
May 7, 2019, Victoria, B.C. – A man is missing after a vacant downtown Victoria hotel was devastated by fire Monday morning. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Real-world experience in interface firefighting in the Okanagan Summerland Review Fire chief Larry Watkinson says real-world training was an “incredible experience” Powered by WPeMatico
Real-world experience in interface firefighting in the Okanagan Salmon Arm Observer Fire chief Larry Watkinson says real-world training was an “incredible experience” Powered by WPeMatico
New Research Report on Firefighting Hose Market, 2018-2026 The Swiss Times Firefighting Hose Market is expected to grow with Significant Growth Rate. Firefighting hose is used to carry water or other fire extinguishers, like foam. Powered by WPeMatico
Abbotsford Fire Department stretched to the limit with 25% of firefighters on stress leave, union says CBC.ca Firefighting resources in Abbotsford have not kept pace with growth in the city, and crews say response times in some areas take far too long. Powered by WPeMatico