Firefighting exhibit to open Sept. 29 at Heritage CenterEnid News & EagleThe “Firefighting in the Strip” exhibit celebrates the men and women who have risen to meet the challenges of protecting the people and the land of Northwest Oklahoma from the danger of fires past to present. The exhibit explores the formation of … Powered […]
Sept. 22, 2017, Nanaimo, B.C. – Police say a 73-year-old woman from Nanaimo, B.C., suffered life-threatening injuries after a vehicle rolled over her and dragged her down the driveway of her home. First responders were called Thursday night about a woman trapped underneath a vehicle. RCMP say a neighbour witnessed the ordeal and used a […]
Sept. 22, 2017, Ottawa – Firefighters were busy battling three fires in Ottawa Thursday evening and Friday morning, and police say two of them were deliberately set. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Sept. 22, 2017, Lethbridge, Alta. – Firefighters in Lethbridge were able to contain a fire in a scrap pile at National Salvage on Thursday afternoon that sent plumes of thick, black smoke into the air. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Ship Technology IUMI calls for boost to boxship firefighting capabilities | TradeWindsTradeWinds (subscription)IUMI is concerned that vessels, cargoes and crews are at risk as current measures to respond to fires are inadequate.IUMI urges to enhance firefighting systems on board container ships …Ship Technologyall 4 news articles » Powered by WPeMatico
IUMI calls for boost to boxship firefighting capabilitiesTradeWinds (subscription)“With the growing size of container vessels, the challenge of insufficient firefighting arrangements is becoming even greater,” it said. There is also serious concern about the risks that seafarers face in trying to fight boxship fires, with IUMI …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Sept. 21, 2017, Vancouver – For the first time in nearly three months, all wildfire evacuation orders and alerts have been lifted in British Columbia as the province begins to recover from its worst wildfire season on record. The Cariboo Regional District and Thompson-Nicola Regional District say final alerts affecting southern Interior properties have been […]
Sept. 21, 2017, Fredericton – It was a busy day for the Fredericton Fire Department Wednesday as crews responded to three fires within three hours. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Sept. 21, 2017, Ottawa – Two units were heavily damaged in a fire at an Ottawa apartment building on Wednesday evening. The Ottawa Citizen reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
Sept. 21, 2017, Kamloops, B.C. – For 76 days, the Elephant Hill wildfire stoked fear and dread in B.C. residents. Now, it is no longer considered a threat to any properties, according to a statement from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico