Toxic firefighting chemicals ‘the most seminal public health challenge’ – The Guardian

The Guardian Toxic firefighting chemicals ‘the most seminal public health challenge’The GuardianA top United States environmental official has described the contamination of drinking water by toxic firefighting chemicals as the most seminal public health challenge of coming decades. The US, like Australia, is still grappling with how to respond … Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighters may oppose mandatory medical training: Chief

Oct. 17, 2017, Northumberland, Ont. – Some firefighters in Northumberland County are expected to challenge any county-wide certification program for firefighters that includes basic medical training or basic paramedic skills, says Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Chief Allan Mann. Northumberland Today reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighting heroes saluted on Fire Prevention Week – Innisfail Province

Innisfail Province Firefighting heroes saluted on Fire Prevention WeekInnisfail ProvinceFirefighting heroes saluted on Fire Prevention Week. Citizens gather at fire hall for barbecue and tours. Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017 06:00 am. By: Johnnie Bachusky. Comments |. A A. Daxton McQuaid is pleasantly fascinated with the head light on the …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Leonardo: Firefighting helicopters to be deployed by Japanese … – Vertical Magazine (press release)

Vertical Magazine (press release) Leonardo: Firefighting helicopters to be deployed by Japanese …Vertical Magazine (press release)Leonardo announced on Oct. 16, 2017, that it has significantly grown its market share in the Japanese helicopter market by securing orders for AW169, AW139 …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Inmate escapes from firefighting crew battling S. California’s Canyon Fire 2 – RT

RT Inmate escapes from firefighting crew battling S. California’s Canyon Fire 2RTAn inmate working for a corrections-related firefighting crew battling the Canyon Fire 2 in Orange County, California, left his assigned post unnoticed and made an escape. Authorities are now actively searching for the man. Armando Castillo, 31, had …Authorities search for inmate firefighter who […]