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Did past firefighting efforts leave BC fire-prone? – CTV News

CTV News Did past firefighting efforts leave BC fire-prone?CTV NewsLori Daniels, an associate professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia, said firefighting efforts over the last 60 to 100 years have allowed for denser forests with a lot of dead material on the ground. Now, when the province has …Canadian Forces remain […]

Comox firefighting resources assisting wildfires – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Mirror Comox firefighting resources assisting wildfiresCampbell River MirrorWith hundreds of wildfires burning out of control across the province’s southern and central Interior, Comox Fire Chief Gord Schreiner is assisting with the co-ordination of structural protection. Schreiner was deployed by the Office of the Fire … Powered by WPeMatico

Vermont student practices 3 F’s: Farming, Firefighting, and FFA – AGDAILY

AGDAILY Vermont student practices 3 F’s: Farming, Firefighting, and FFAAGDAILYWhen you hear the phrase, “Get after it,” Curtis Lessard should come to mind. In just 18 short years, the young man has already been an egg farmer, owned his own sugaring operation, served as a volunteer firefighter, and has been an active Vermont FFA … Powered […]

Past firefighting success has made BC more vulnerable: expert – Vancouver Sun

Vancouver Sun Past firefighting success has made BC more vulnerable: expertVancouver SunLori Daniels, an associate professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia, said firefighting efforts over the last 60 to 100 years have allowed for denser forests with a lot of dead material on the ground. Now, when the province has …‘Summer […]

California Guard Deploys to Fight Wildfires; Colorado Guard Expands Firefighting Role – Department of Defense

Department of Defense California Guard Deploys to Fight Wildfires; Colorado Guard Expands Firefighting RoleDepartment of DefenseAs of this morning, nearly 85 National Guard members were involved in firefighting operations in Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming, National Guard Bureau officials said. Because California Guard members are in the process of mobilizing to assist civilian …and more » Powered […]

Past firefighting efforts have made BC more fire-prone: expert – CTV News

CTV News Past firefighting efforts have made BC more fire-prone: expertCTV NewsLori Daniels, an associate professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia, said firefighting efforts over the last 60 to 100 years have allowed for denser forests with a lot of dead material on the ground. Now, when the province has …Canadian […]

Past firefighting efforts have made BC forests more fire-prone: expert – National Post

Past firefighting efforts have made BC forests more fire-prone: expertNational PostLori Daniels, an associate professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia, said firefighting efforts over the last 60 to 100 years have allowed for denser forests with a lot of dead material on the ground. Now, when the province has …and more » […]

Raw Footage: Bodycam Records The Moment Propane Explosion Engulfs Firefighter – David Avocado Wolfe

The video below captures the heart-pounding moment in Limestone, Maine, when a huge blast engulfs a firefighter in flames. The explosion occurred after a propane tank caught fire. At first, the blast knocks down firefighters and police officers present on the scene. After they regain their composure, however, they immediately call out for fellow firefighter,…

City of Campbell River offering community the chance to try out … – Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River Mirror City of Campbell River offering community the chance to try out …Campbell River MirrorThinking about volunteering to be a firefighter? Wondering if you’re up for the challenge? The Campbell River Fire Department is now accepting applications to …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Grenfell Tower fire: ‘Urgent review’ of firefighting resources requested – BBC News

BBC News Grenfell Tower fire: ‘Urgent review’ of firefighting resources requestedBBC NewsLondon’s mayor Sadiq Khan has asked the London Fire Brigade for an urgent review into its resources following the Grenfell Tower fire last month. It comes after BBC Newsnight queried why a 61m (200ft) high ladder – or aerial – had to be transported […]