Township sounds alarm over possible spike in firefighting costs – CBC.ca

CBC.ca Township sounds alarm over possible spike in firefighting costsCBC.caAugusta Township is urging the province to exempt it from changes to Bill 148 that would see volunteer firefighters placed on call for three hours a day — and therefore paid for that time — regardless of whether a fire is taking place. “For all small […]

Inmate Who Left California Firefighting Crew Is Apprehended – U.S. News & World Report

Inmate Who Left California Firefighting Crew Is ApprehendedU.S. News & World ReportInmate Who Left California Firefighting Crew Is Apprehended. Authorities have apprehended an inmate firefighter who walked away while assigned to a crew working on the remnants of a Southern California wildfire last month. Nov. 1, 2017, at 1:08 p.m..and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Funding for Cape Breton firefighters – Cape Breton Post

Cape Breton Post Funding for Cape Breton firefightersCape Breton PostSYDNEY, N.S. – Whether they are racing into a burning building or freeing someone from a horrific car wreck, time is rarely on the side of firefighters. Funding announcements on Monday may help some of the volunteer departments across the province save …and more » Powered by WPeMatico