B.C. officials may close evacuation centre

Sept. 7, 2017, Kamloops, B.C. – Social services officials in British Columbia’s southern Interior hope at least one large centre for wildfire evacuees can be closed this weekend, despite warnings that the wildfire season in the province isn’t over. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District plans to begin winding down services that include emergency accommodation at a […]

Local department celebrates 60 years of firefighting – Nanaimo News NOW (press release)

Nanaimo News NOW (press release) Local department celebrates 60 years of firefightingNanaimo News NOW (press release)NANAIMO — The North Oyster Volunteer Fire Department (NOVFD) itself hasn’t changed much in six decades, but how the department functions sure has. The NOVFD celebrates its 60th birthday Saturday, Sept. 9. Chief Jason Laymon said the department … Powered by […]

Reserve wing continues fire fighting efforts > U.S. Air Force > Article … – Air Force Link

Air Force Link Reserve wing continues fire fighting efforts > U.S. Air Force > Article …Air Force LinkAir Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing sent a second Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130 to Fresno Air Tanker Base, California …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Stratford’s Sikorsky sells firefighting helicopters to LA – CT Post

CT Post Stratford’s Sikorsky sells firefighting helicopters to LACT PostThe County of Los Angeles Fire Department is buying two Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopter variants for use fighting fires and medical transport, with the financial terms of the contract not disclosed immediately. Stratford-based Sikorsky’s S-70i … Powered by WPeMatico

Dead trees changing wildland firefighting tactics – KPQ

Dead trees changing wildland firefighting tacticsKPQALBANY, Wyo. (AP) – Vast stands of dead timber in the Western U.S. have forced firefighters to shift tactics, trying to stay out of the shadow of lifeless, unstable trees that could come crashing down with deadly force. U.S. Forest Service statistics … Powered by WPeMatico