The Press Life story: Frank Hardy and his efforts to professionalise firefighting in New ZealandThe PressAt the time, the professional nature of a modern fire service had not yet emerged and Kiwi firefighters completed many mundane tasks. Through experience, study and expertise, Frank quickly made his way up the ranks of New Zealand’s Fire Service […]
East Oregonian (subscription) ‘Hard firefighting’ defeats stubble field blaze – Local News – East …East Oregonian (subscription)Photo contributed by East Umatilla County RFPDA Pendleton fire fighter working to put the stubble fire out out near Gerking Flat Road. Eight firefighters, 750 …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
East Oregonian (subscription) ‘Hard firefighting‘ defeats stubble field blazeEast Oregonian (subscription)“I saw some pretty good, hard firefighting done,” he said. Water supply was tight, with tankers providing 750 gallons. Baty said shovels, not hoses, were the main firefighting tool. Crews kept the fire to about 50-60 acres, according to the report, and …and more » Powered […]
taosnews Firefighting boot camp for women happening in OctobertaosnewsThe Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will host a two-weekend wildland firefighting training in October for career-focused women looking to pursue future employment opportunities with the U.S. Forest Service. Fire managers are seeking a …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Oldest fire chief says firefighting is the best jobBeaches LeaderAsk Cullen Chalker, who is now 93 and lives in Jacksonville Beach, what he loves, and he’ll tell you his wife, being a firefighter and traveling around the country. He also is the Oldest Fire Chief in Jacksonville and has ridden in the Opening of the […]
Business Standard Govt in firefighting mode over slowdown, but where is economy heading?Business StandardFormer finance minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha’s recent criticism of the manner in which the Narendra Modi government, particularly Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, has mismanaged India’s economy has set off a flurry of …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Sept. 28, 2017, Lumby, B.C. – A wildfire sparked in Lumby Wednesday proves fire season is far from over, despite the recent lift in the campfire ban. The Vernon Morning Star reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Sept. 28, 2017, Hamilton, Ont. – A fire that started on the back deck of a home in Hamilton’s east end Wednesday caused $250,000 in damage. The Hamilton Spectator reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Sept. 28, 2017, Ottawa – Two vehicles caught fire on Highway 174 early Thursday morning, leaving a motorcyclist critically injured and the westbound highway closed. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Sept. 27, 2017, Halifax – Continuing care assistants and 911 dispatchers have been added to the list of Nova Scotia emergency workers who wouldn’t have to prove their PTSD diagnosis was caused by trauma on the job under proposed legislation. The amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act were re-introduced Wednesday by Labour Minister Labi Kousoulis. […]