Aug. 29, 2017, Prince George, B.C. – A fire sparked four days ago at a wood pellet plant in Prince George is expected to burn for the rest of the week. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Rising temperatures expected to make firefighting more challenging …Yakima Herald-RepublicTemperatures are expected to climb and humidity to decrease in the next few days, making efforts to fight the Jolly Mountain and Norse Peak fires more …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighting gear stolen from Stevens County volunteerKHQ Right NowA Facebook post from the district says quite a bit of firefighting gear was taken including, a red wildland pack, a fire shelter, wildland gloves, and a Crescent tool kit. A backpack with various chainsaw accessories (chaps, leather beltsaw wedges …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 28, 2017, Regina – Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced Firefighters’ National Memorial Day in Regina on Friday. The day will serve as a tribute to public safety officers who have died in the line of duty and will fall on the second Sunday of September each year. CBC News reports. | READ MORE […]
Aug. 28, 2017, Clarington, Ont. – More than 20 hours after it started, Clarington firefighters continue to fight hot spots from a large fire at the Courtice Waste Management facility. Durhamregion.com reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 28, 2017, Tramping Lake, Sask. – An elevator in Tramping Lake burned down Saturday. Kerrobert fire and rescue responded to the fire at around 1:00 p.m. The department said they had the fire under control by 8:00 p.m., and were assisted by the Unity and Wilkie fire departments. CBC News reports. | READ MORE […]
Aug. 28, 2017, Brampton, Ont. – An “intentionally set” fire at a Brampton high-rise apartment building early Saturday morning sent seven people to hospital with smoke inhalation and displaced about 25 residents, officials say. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 28, 2017, Montreal – Montreal police are seeking as many as two suspects responsible for a fire in a Dorval warehouse Sunday night. (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Ottawa Citizen Ottawa Fire Services Camp FFIT educates girls about firefighting careersOttawa CitizenTwenty four young women between the ages of 15 and 19 took part in the week-long Camp FFIT at the Ottawa Fire Services Training Centre. Throughout the week they were educated on a career in firefighting. Participants took part in search and rescue […]
The Salem News Firefighting from new heightsThe Salem News“It gives a good view of the whole scene at once,” Lewis said of firefighting with a drone. Residents may recall the fire that tore through Lifoam factory on Fifth Street for a week last summer. While firefighters didn’t fly the drone the first day of … […]