Aug. 8, 2017, Hamilton, Ont. – Emergency officials conducted two separate rope rescues after 15 people got stuck at waterfalls in the Hamilton, Ont., area on Monday. Hamilton Fire said a family of five people had to be rescued from the Chedoke Falls area. Emergency crews were also sent separately to assist 10 people who […]
Aug. 8, 2017, Langley, B.C. – A grass fire in Metro Vancouver led emergency crews to discover a person’s body. Firefighters in Langley, B.C., were fighting a blaze on the eastern edge of the city less than three kilometres from the local airport Saturday. RCMP say in a news release that officers were contacted around […]
Aug. 8, 2017, Kamloops, B.C. – Restrictions meant to help stave off new wildfires in tinder-dry British Columbia appear to be working as people enjoy the long weekend, officials say. Kevin Skrepnek with the BC Wildfire Service said there were 127 fires burning across B.C. Sunday morning, but only six of those were sparked the […]
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 … […]