West Kelowna beefing up firefighting responseKelowna Capital NewsIn response to the persistent extreme fire danger in our area and across the province, West Kelowna Fire Rescue has announced it is putting in place enhancements to the fire service for both West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation. According to the …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Calgary Herald Fight against Verdant Creek fire stepped up but threat to Hwy. 93 remainsCalgary HeraldAfter being closed for more than a week, Sunshine Village is hoping to re-open to summer guests this week “if the firefighting efforts continue to be a success,” said resort spokeswoman Kendra Scurfield. Motorists planning to travel on Hwy. 93 […]
Reno Gazette Journal Drone disrupts firefighting efforts in Prater FireReno Gazette JournalCrews wasted 10 minutes of firefighting time when a drone interrupted their work battling the Prater Fire over the weekend. They had to stop when a drone flew over the area and disrupted the path of a helicopter, which were being used to survey […]
Rotor & Wing International ALEA’s Planned Name Change Inclusive of Firefighting, SARRotor & Wing InternationalOver time, he explained, law enforcement agencies have been making their air unit fleets more capable, adding Bambi Buckets and hoists to perform firefighting and search and rescue operations. This expanded the role of law enforcement, and ALEA has … Powered by […]
The Missoulian Cooler temperatures mean better firefighting conditions in western …The MissoulianThis weekend’s cooler temperatures are bringing a much needed respite to western Montana as fires calm down momentarily.and more » Powered by WPeMatico
13newsnow.com Camp introduces girls to careers in firefighting13newsnow.comThe goal of Camp Fury is to introduce girls to firefighting as a career and give girls the chance to connect with women who work in fields typically dominated by men. It also gives girls the opportunity to try new things and build self-confidence and … Powered by […]
Utah teen girls break through stereotypes at firefighting-based Camp FurySalt Lake Tribune(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Girl scouts Victora and Bianca spray water at a cone, during a firefighter skills relay, while attending Camp Fury. A dozen Utah Girl Scouts participated in a 3-day camp led by female firefighters. Camp Fury Utah was … […]
The Missoulian Elite firefighter killed while battling western Montana blazeReuters(Reuters) – An elite California firefighter was killed by a falling tree while battling a blaze in western Montana, the second firefighting death in the area over the last two weeks, officials said. Brent Witham, 29, of Mentone, California, was killed …Updated: Firefighter killed on Lolo […]
Huffington Post Canada BC Wildfires: Theft, Damaged Equipment Adding To Firefighters‘ FrustrationsHuffington Post CanadaWe’re asking people if they come across firefighting equipment to do the right thing and leave it alone. About 3,800 people were fighting more than 120 fires across the province on Friday. Flames threatened a number of communities, prompting 27 …Mexican firefighters […]
Aug. 4, 2017 – The highway that winds through British Columbia’s Kootenay National Park was closed for much of the day Wednesday as wildfire smoke made for dangerous driving conditions. Parks Canada said it closed Highway 93 from Castle Junction near the Trans-Canada Highway to the town of Radium Hot Springs some 100 kilometres south. […]