July 4, 2017, Mahone Bay, N.S. – A longtime firefighter and current Mahone Bay councillor says the town needs an updated fire station. Richard Nowe has been with the Mahone Bay Fire Department for 44 years and said there is no shower facility in Kinburn Street building. Nowe said the need for a larger space […]
July 4, 2017, Harrison Lake, B.C. – The B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting the fire on the eastern shores of Harrison Lake has grown to 115 hectares and that 20 more firefighters will be on site Tuesday morning. (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 4, 2017, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. – Several wildfires around British Columbia have crews working around the clock as warm, dry weather conditions persist. (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 4, 2017, Woodstock, N.B. – For the second time in less than a year, more than 20 people have been displaced from their homes due to a fire in the town of Woodstock, N.B. Woodstock Fire Chief Ricky Nicholson said at least 23 people were displaced after a fire broke out at a 12-unit […]
July 4, 2017, Winnipeg – Fire damaged the roof of a new emergency room that is still under construction at Winnipeg’s Grace Hospital. Crews were called to the site, at the north side of the hospital, around 10:50 p.m. Monday. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
The Journal Wildfire funding: One wet year does not justify cuts to federal …The Journal06-28-17- Durango- A structure fire on Lightner Creek Road west of Durango on Wednesday quickly spread into the surrounding forest. Ep 170429841.and more » Powered by WPeMatico
The Journal Wildfire funding: One wet year does not justify cuts to federal firefighting funds or crewsThe JournalSo, in a time when the president is proposing deep budget cuts and the GOP-controlled congress is likely to agree with many of them, it is essential that federal wildfire mitigation and firefighting funding be preserved. Elected officials […]
Globalnews.ca Arizona man arrested for flying drone over wildfire, hindering firefighting aircraftGlobalnews.caA man accused of flying a drone over a major Arizona wildfire has been arrested, with authorities saying he interrupted firefighting efforts on a blaze that has forced thousands of people from their homes. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said …Arrest made in drone […]
Albany Democrat Herald Gallery: Wildland Firefighting SchoolAlbany Democrat HeraldA cloud of smoke drifts into the trees as Austin Looney, left, 23, of Jefferson, and Jonah Gladney, 37, of Stayton, hand crew supervisor, watch for spots of fire that could potentially cross the dozer line. 070117-adh-nws-fire-school-003.jpg. Buy Now … Powered by WPeMatico
Otago Daily Times Firefighting national merger takes effect | Otago Daily Times Online …Otago Daily TimesFrom today, New Zealand’s 40 firefighting organisations come together under one umbrella – Fire and Emergency New Zealand. And what does it mean for the …and more » Powered by WPeMatico