Huntsville’s Camp FFIT looks to future of females and firefighting – www.muskokaregion.com/

www.muskokaregion.com/ Huntsville’s Camp FFIT looks to future of females and firefightingwww.muskokaregion.com/The camp was the first of its kind here in Muskoka and targeted women ages 15 to 18 who are interested in a career in firefighting. The program was short, intensive and was hailed as a success for both the participants and the instructors. “It […]

Babcock to integrate unmanned rotorcraft into firefighting operations – Vertical Magazine (press release)

Babcock to integrate unmanned rotorcraft into firefighting operationsVertical Magazine (press release)Babcock Mission Critical Services is progressively integrating a remotely piloted air system (RPAS) into firefighting operations for coordination purposes. A light RPAS, designed in-house, has started “operational deployments” this year. A “fully … Powered by WPeMatico

Toxic firefighting chemicals may have been spread across Victorian waterways – The Guardian

The Guardian Toxic firefighting chemicals may have been spread across Victorian waterwaysThe GuardianPotentially carcinogenic firefighting chemicals discovered in a Victorian wetland may have been spread across the state because of a commercial fishing practice known as “ranching”. The Victorian Environment Protection Authority said testing by the … Powered by WPeMatico

Toxic firefighting chemicals found in animals from Victorian wetlands – The Guardian

The Guardian Toxic firefighting chemicals found in animals from Victorian wetlandsThe GuardianPotentially carcinogenic firefighting chemicals discovered in a Victorian wetland may have been spread across the state because of a commercial fishing practice known as “ranching”. The Victorian Environment Protection Authority said testing by the … Powered by WPeMatico