FOX 10 News Phoenix GOODWIN FIRE: Donations pour in for those affected, as firefighting efforts continueFOX 10 News PhoenixFirefighters are starting to make progress against the Goodwin Fire, but many are now doing what they can, to help those who are impacted by the wildfire. A donation drop-off point was set up at Bradshaw Mountain […]
Washington Examiner Largest firefighting plane sitting unused in Arizona Goodwin fire over US Forest Service delayWashington ExaminerThe largest firefighting airtanker in the world cannot help contain the raging wildfire in Arizona because it hasn’t been certified by the U.S. Forest Service. The Boeing 747-400 Supertanker can carry around 19,200 gallons of water, nearly twice the […]
June 29, 2017, Paris, Ont. – A one-time Brant paramedic has returned to the county as its new fire chief. Brant CAO Paul Emerson tweeted Wednesday that Mike Seth has accepted an offer to serve in the top position. He starts July 10. The Brantford Expositor reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered […]
June 29, 2017, Cochrane, Alta. – Following a fire that “completely destroyed” the142-year-old historic McDougall Church west of Cochrane, the initial report deeming the fire was “likely accidental” has been reversed after new information from the MD of Bighorn Fire Investigator has been released. The Cochrane Eagle reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) […]
June 29, 2017, Campbell River, B.C. – A historic hotel in Campbell River went up in flames overnight Wednesday, displacing more than a dozen residents and wiping a century-old landmark off the face of the Vancouver Island city. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
USA TODAY ‘Drone intrusion’ stops Ariz. firefighting effortsUSA TODAYA drone flying over a massive wildfire in northern Arizona temporarily grounded all firefighting aircraft Wednesday night. Officials say the drone endangered the lives of firefighters and limited their ability to fight the fire. (June 29). AP, AP …Some Arizona evacuations lifted as firefighting conditions improveThe Seattle TimesUtah […]
U.S. News & World Report The Latest: Drone Stops Arizona Blaze Firefighting EffortsU.S. News & World ReportThe Latest: Drone Stops Arizona Blaze Firefighting Efforts. A drone that was spotted flying over a massive wildfire in northern Arizona temporarily grounded all firefighting aircraft Wednesday night. June 29, 2017, at 10:23 a.m.. MORE. LinkedIn …Utah Wildfire Grows, […]
The Exponent Telegram (press release) (registration) Awardees receive firefighting grant | News | herald-dispatch.comHuntington Herald DispatchThe Herald-DispatchCHARLESTON – Twelve fire departments in West Virginia, including ones in Cabell and Putnam counties, were announced Wednesday as …West Virginia American providing grants to fire departments | The …The Exponent Telegram (press release) (registration)all 4 news articles » Powered by […]
June 28, 2017, Toronto – Fire-service equipment provider MSA announced Wednesday it is buying gear maker Globe in a $215-million, all-cash deal. The acquisition expands MSA’s line of firefighting equipment; the companies said in a press release Wednesday morning that there is no product overlap. Pittsfield, N.H.-based Globe makes boots and bunker gear; it is […]
June 28, 2017, Owen Sound, Ont. – The union representing Owen Sound’s firefighters is denying assertions by city councillors that their recent grievances show “zero respect” for taxpayers and a desire to “control the fire hall.” The Owen Sound Sun Times reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico