Firefighters save Sandgate retirement community from bushfire Newcastle Herald FIREFIGHTERS have saved a retirement village at Sandgate after a bushfire threatened homes on Saturday. The blaze closed within metres of units at the … Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 9, 2019, Saskatoon – Saskatoon firefighters were called to the Parkridge Centre long-term care home to deal with chlorine gas contamination Tuesday morning. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 9, 2019, Ottawa – Charcoal-broiled took on a new meaning at a Gloucester restaurant early Tuesday as fire raced through the kitchen of a Harvey’s restaurant. The Ottawa Sun reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 9, 2019, Daysland, Alta. – Flames lit up the night sky in a small town southeast of Edmonton, where an overnight fire destroyed a 95-year-old hotel and bar Wednesday. Global News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Bills aim to provide more firefighting flexibility The Seattle Times PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — In the wake of a July fire that burned 80000 acres of land in north-central Oregon, state Sen. Bill Hansell is introducing a package of … Powered by WPeMatico
Gatineau firefighters set to get new gear CBC.ca The Gatineau Fire *Service* has confirmed it will heed a Christmas Eve decision by the province’s workplace health and safety board and bring in new rules … Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighters give storybook readings at local libraries Calgary Herald Calgary children and families will have a chance to hear stories read by some special guests between now and June, as local firefighters take part in a Calgary … Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 8, 2019, London, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is hoping to prevent barn fires that not only destroy farm buildings but kill livestock. Each year, there are approximately 80 barn fires causing $18.5 million damage according to the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management. CBC […]
Jan. 8, 2019, Owen Sound, Ont. – Owen Sound firefighters quickly put out a baler machine fire at TC Transcontinental RBW Graphics in Owen Sound Monday afternoon. The Owen Sound Sun Times reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Jan. 8, 2019, Enderby, B.C. – The City of Enderby, its fire department and a third-party investigator are assuring residents they are “100 per cent safe” following an investigation into discontent among the fire department membership. The Vernon Morning Star reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico