Lightning storms hamper firefighting efforts in Cariboo region – CTV News

CTV News Lightning storms hamper firefighting efforts in Cariboo regionCTV NewsLightning and wind are aggravating a tough fire situation in an area that has already been hit hard by this year’s aggressive wildfire season. Fire information officer Natasha Broznitsky says the Cariboo region saw lightning storms over the weekend …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

The Latest: Fires stretch Greek firefighting capabilities – National Post

National Post The Latest: Fires stretch Greek firefighting capabilitiesNational PostGreek authorities say fires that broke out across the country over the weekend have stretched firefighting capabilities to the limit. The latest blaze started Sunday afternoon in a pine forest and has damaged up to 20 houses in a town north of Athens …and more » Powered […]

Israel, Jordan, PA to hold first-of-its-kind joint firefighting and rescue … – The Times of Israel

The Times of Israel Israel, Jordan, PA to hold first-of-its-kind joint firefighting and rescue …The Times of IsraelIllustrative: A firefighting plane sprays flame retardant on a forest fire near Motza, on the outskirts of Jerusalem. (Nati Shohat/Flash90) …i24NEWS – Israel, Jordan and Palestinian Authority to hold first joint …i24NEWSall 5 news articles » Powered by WPeMatico

Bedford firefighters graduate Massachusetts Firefighting Academy – Wicked Local Bedford

Bedford firefighters graduate Massachusetts Firefighting AcademyWicked Local BedfordMassachusetts Firefighting Academy deputy director Joseph Klucznik will present certificates of completion to members of the Career Recruit Firefighter Training Class No. 256 in a graduation ceremony at 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Department of Fire Services … Powered by WPeMatico

Colorado Springs contracts with mega firefighting aircraft – Colorado Springs Independent

Colorado Springs Independent Colorado Springs contracts with mega firefighting aircraftColorado Springs IndependentWith over 36,000 addresses in the wildland urban interface (WUI) Fire Chief Collas was happy to announce that “Our City and the fire department took the necessary steps to engage is a contract with the Global SuperTanker, a one of a kind firefighting …and […]