New design improves firefighting robots, increases maneuverability to fight fires better, save lives Purdue News Service A new design in firefighting robots, already successfully tested in the field, could make firefighters’ jobs less dangerous and address one of the biggest … Powered by WPeMatico
Three Orillia firefighters injured after truck T-boned OrilliaMatters.Com Three Orillia firefighters received minor injuries after their pumper was struck by a vehicle while they were responding to a crash Tuesday morning. Powered by WPeMatico
The anatomy of a firefighting operation Stuff.co.nz The man heading the Tasman emergency operation describes the strategies employed. Powered by WPeMatico
Feb. 6, 2019, Beaverbrook, N.B. – RCMP say a body was found in the remains of a house destroyed by fire in northern New Brunswick over the weekend. The fire started shortly before noon Sunday in Beaverbrook, about 20 kilometres northwest of Miramichi, said Sgt. Brent Johnston of the New Brunswick RCMP. CBC News reports. […]
Nov. 6, 2019, Brandon, Man. – Firefighters battled a house fire in Brandon, Man., on Tuesday afternoon that sent thick smoke over parts of the city. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Feb. 6, 2019, Clearview Township, Ont. – Fire destroyed a barn in Clearview Township on Tuesday afternoon. Twenty-two firefighters battled the inferno with help from the Essa and Collingwood fire departments. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico
Man choked by LA firefighter to get $7.4 million National Post LOS ANGELES — A man who was choked unconscious by an off-duty Los Angeles firefighter who saw him handing out Halloween candy to children will receive … Powered by WPeMatico
Lake Keepit now has firefighting infrastructure installed The Northern Daily Leader The new infrastructure will mean more safety for visitors and guests. Powered by WPeMatico
Feb. 5, 2019, Montreal – Quebec firefighters are seeking help from the provincial government to deal with an increase in the number of reported cases of post-traumatic stress. Data provided by the Montreal firefighters union, known by its French acronym, APDM, shows that the number of diagnosed cases of post-traumatic stress disorder has jumped from […]
Feb. 5, 2019, Chilliwack, B.C. – Firefighters battled to a two-alarm fire at a truck repair shop in Chilliwack Monday afternoon, shortly after 3 p.m. The Abbotsford News reports. | READ MORE (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Powered by WPeMatico