Oct. 18, 2017, Vancouver – The B.C. government’s response to unprecedented spring flooding and a devastating summer of wildfires will soon be examined in an external review commissioned by the province. Forests Minister Doug Donaldson confirmed the review Tuesday. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Oct. 18, 2017, Gleichen, Alta. – Communities in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan issued evacuation orders Tuesday as wildfires spread in gusting winds that exceeded 100 km/h. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Oct. 18, 2017, Fernie, B.C. – A B.C. resort town has declared a state of emergency because of the threat posed by a gas leak that has already killed three people. Emergency crews were called to the Fernie Memorial Arena on Tuesday after an ammonia leak was detected at the facility. CTV News reports. | […]
The Guardian Toxic firefighting chemicals ‘the most seminal public health challenge’The GuardianA top United States environmental official has described the contamination of drinking water by toxic firefighting chemicals as the most seminal public health challenge of coming decades. The US, like Australia, is still grappling with how to respond … Powered by WPeMatico
Oct. 17, 2017, Northumberland, Ont. – Some firefighters in Northumberland County are expected to challenge any county-wide certification program for firefighters that includes basic medical training or basic paramedic skills, says Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Chief Allan Mann. Northumberland Today reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Oct. 17, 2017, Hamilton, Ont. – A fire at a home in central Hamilton caused $400,000 in damage, Hamilton fire officials said Tuesday, and killed two family cats. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Innisfail Province Firefighting heroes saluted on Fire Prevention WeekInnisfail ProvinceFirefighting heroes saluted on Fire Prevention Week. Citizens gather at fire hall for barbecue and tours. Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017 06:00 am. By: Johnnie Bachusky. Comments |. A A. Daxton McQuaid is pleasantly fascinated with the head light on the …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Innisfail Province Firefighting heroes saluted on Fire Prevention Week | Local News …Innisfail ProvinceThe Innisfail Province, your source for Innisfail news, events, and community.and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Vertical Magazine (press release) Leonardo: Firefighting helicopters to be deployed by Japanese …Vertical Magazine (press release)Leonardo announced on Oct. 16, 2017, that it has significantly grown its market share in the Japanese helicopter market by securing orders for AW169, AW139 …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
CNN We spent 24 hours with a California firefighting crewVICE NewsThis morning, a contract firefighter died in Napa County. His truck rolled over the edge of a steep road as he rushed to get more water to crews battling the Nuns fire, one of 14 still raging in Northern California. It was the first death […]