US airports seek exemption from firefighting foam liabilities  ATWOnline US airport executives are requesting that airports be exempted from liabilities associated with their use of firefighting foams that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl … Powered by WPeMatico

Take Tour of Global SuperTanker Firefighting Airplane Firefighter CA Wildfires  Firehouse.com The Global SuperTanker, the world’s largest firefighting airplane, arrived at Sacramento’s McClellan Airport in late June for training in the region. Powered by WPeMatico

Washington DNR chief Hilary Franz has put firefighting front and center; she’s also eyeing a run for governor  Seattle Times Franz, who is considering a run for governor, is praised for her willingness to listen to local concerns and for the energy she’s brought to fire prevention and rural … Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighting — Bernanke, Geithner and Paulson reflect on the financial crisis  Financial Times The authors of Firefighting undeniably have a tale to tell. They held America’s highest economic policymaking offices during the global financial crisis — Ben … Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighting operation closes portion of Gabarus Highway  Cape Breton Post Cape Breton Regional Police have closed a portion of the Gabarus Highway where multiple firefighters are currently battling a fire. The section of the area … Powered by WPeMatico

Village board looks at firefighting hires, wages  The Press-Times A presentation on staffing recommendations for the Suamico Fire Department sparked interest from the village board at its Monday, July 1, meeting. Powered by WPeMatico

Kamloops Airport to get million-dollar firefighting vehicle  Kamloops This Week Federal funds are helping the Kamloops Airport enhance its emergency response capabilities with the addition of a new aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle. Powered by WPeMatico

The Pic of the Day: Firefighting at its best  NEWSREP A Keesler firefighter uses a hand-held hose to extinguish a fire inside a mock C-123 training device during an aircraft rescue firefighting training exercise on … Powered by WPeMatico

12 New Firefighting Vehicles Delivered  Total Croatia News Economy Minister Darko Horvat handed over six new multi-functional vehicles that were produced in the Kutina-based Ziegler factory, to local fire stations while … Powered by WPeMatico

Plum hosts ‘Fire Camp’ to gain interest in volunteer firefighting  WTAE Pittsburgh This year, there are 22 teens getting hands-on training in all aspects of firefighting. Powered by WPeMatico