Dec. 13, 2018, Mission, B.C. – Fire crews in Mission are fighting a fire on a barge on the Fraser River. The blaze broke out around 3 a.m. PT in a large structure on the barge, located near the Silverdale area. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
New law allows firefighters to ‘double-hat’ CTV News A practice known as ‘double-hatting’ for firefighters is now allowed in Ontario after the government approved changes to the fire protection and prevention act. Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighters rescue dog from cold waters in Oshawa CTV News A dog was rescued from frigid waters in Oshawa this morning by local firefighters. Powered by WPeMatico
New class prepares Tyler ISD students for careers in firefighting EastTexasMatters.com Tyler ISD created a course this year to help students transition from high school directly into the workforce. Powered by WPeMatico
Wolfville firefighters assessed after refrigerant leak TheChronicleHerald.ca Four firefighters were taken to hospital as a precaution after a refrigerant leak in Wolfville Tuesday night. Wolfville fire chief Todd Crowell said his department … Powered by WPeMatico
NSW accused of jeopardising Sydney’s water supply with decision to axe firefighters The Guardian NSW National Parks staff are preparing to rally outside NSW parliament over job losses in the parks *service*. Powered by WPeMatico
Dec. 12, 2018, Halifax – Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency took a request for adjusted response time targets and $1.6 million in funding to add firefighters to staff the Fall River station 24 hours a day, seven days a week to regional council Tuesday. The Chronicle Herald reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) […]
Dec. 12, 2018, Parrsboro, N.S. – The cause of the fire at the Glooscap Restaurant and Lounge is still under investigation, after the fire destroyed the building Tuesday morning. The Chronicle Herald reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Dec. 12, 2018, Ottawa – Three people have been sent to hospital and many other residents are being treated for smoke inhalation early Wednesday morning. Emergency crews received mutiple 911 calls around 5 a.m. for fire inside a high-rise apartment, just east of downtown Ottawa. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) […]
Dec. 12, 2018, Quinte West, Ont. – A massive fire consumed a pig barn in Quinte West, Ont., Tuesday, killing at least 1,300 animals. The community’s fire Chief John Whelan said they got the call around 1 p.m. and quickly called in resources from neighbouring communities to help battle the blaze. CBC News reports. | […]