Shuniah seeks Bill 148 exemption over volunteer firefighter costs – CBC.ca

Shuniah seeks Bill 148 exemption over volunteer firefighter costsCBC.caShuniah council is calling on the province to re-examine its proposed Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act over concerns that the bill would cause volunteer firefighting costs to skyrocket. Currently, volunteer firefighters with the Municipality of Shuniah … Powered by WPeMatico

COLUMN: No money for firefighting needs, but plenty to keep Orangeville police? – Orangeville Banner

Orangeville Banner COLUMN: No money for firefighting needs, but plenty to keep Orangeville police?Orangeville BannerSeveral council members believe the town can afford to pay a premium for police, but not the Orangeville firefighters responding to your burning home. During its second budget meeting on Tuesday night (Oct. 24), council voted against Fire Chief Ronald … Powered […]

Parrot develops drones for firefighting and farming – Neowin

Parrot develops drones for firefighting and farmingNeowinThe purpose behind this drone is to assist professionals in locating sources of heat, such as for firefighters during a blaze or perhaps given off by someone’s body that is trapped under some rubble after an earthquake. The thermal imaging can also …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Central York firefighters first in Canada to get life-saving cameras – yorkregion.com

Central York firefighters first in Canada to get life-saving camerasyorkregion.comThis is a close-up of the Integrated Thermal Imaging Camera, in a simulated fire at the Central York Fire Services training centre Monday. CYFS is one of the first fire departments in Canada to use this device, which immediately pinpoints heat sources … Powered by WPeMatico