Firefighters deal with gun-wielding man after police call gets no response, union says CBC.ca The union that represents Winnipeg firefighters says members have been forced to attend emergency calls that should be dealt with by police. Powered by WPeMatico
Stop using Winnipeg firefighters on ‘police calls,’ says union Winnipeg Sun A union leader alleges two Winnipeg firefighters were recently threatened with a gun after responding to an emergency call he argues they shouldn’t have been … Powered by WPeMatico
Chubby Rat Stuck in Manhole Cover Rescued by Fearless Firefighters Smithsonian.com In recent years, music, art and film have failed to capture the global zeitgeist. Instead, the hopes, dreams and disappointments of humanity have been best … Powered by WPeMatico
Feb. 27, 2019, Winnipeg – The president of the Winnipeg firefighters union alleges his members are being sent to “dangerous” situations in place of police and claims his concerns are going unanswered by officials. Global News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Feb. 27, 2019, Napanee, Ont. – A fire just before dawn destroyed two barns and a tractor-trailer in Greater Napanee on Tuesday morning. The Kingston Whig-Standard reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Feb. 27, 2019, Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, Sask. – A state of emergency has been declared on a Saskatchewan First Nation after a fire extensively damaged the community’s water treatment plant on Monday night. CTV News repoorts. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Winnipeg firefighters being sent to ‘dangerous’ non-fire calls, alleges union Global News The president of the local firefighters union alleges his members are being sent to “dangerous” situations in place of police and claims his concerns are going … Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighters tackle moorland blazes fuelled by UK’s warm weather New Scientist News Firefighters tackle huge blaze on Saddleworth Moor | UK news The Guardian Saddleworth Moor fire update: Firefighters tackle ‘apocalyptic’ moorland blaze in West Yorkshire Evening Standard Firefighters battle ‘apocalyptic’ blaze in Yorkshire The Week UK Saddleworth Moor blaze: Firefighters battle giant wall of flames Daily Mail View full […]
Fat rat stuck in manhole cover rescued by German firefighters – video report The Guardian A team of volunteer firefighters were called to the scene of an unusual emergency in the western German town of Bensheim-Auerbach on Sunday after an … Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighters put out blaze in chimney at 17 Mile Pub Times Colonist Sooke, Metchosin and Otter Point firefighters made short work of a chimney fire at the 17 Mile House Pub Tuesday afternoon. “When we arrived on scene there … Powered by WPeMatico