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: 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 » […]
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,…
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
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 […]
Campbell River Mirror City of Campbell River offering community the chance to try out firefightingCampbell River Mirror“We have had a number of people inquire about auxiliary firefighting positions throughout the year, and we’re welcoming anyone who’s interested to join us for this information session.” To be considered for an auxiliary firefighter position, submit a … […]
July 7, 2017, Sarnia, Ont. – Sexual abuse charges involving allegations against former Sarnia fire chief Patrick Cayen when he was a youth were withdrawn Thursday. Pursuit of the charges was not in the interest of justice, according to the assistant Crown attorney James Boonstra. An appeal count decision overturned Cayen’s 2015 convictions on 33 […]
July 7, 2017, 100 Mile House, B.C. – A wildfire in British Columbia’s Cariboo region has scorched more than 12 square kilometres of bush near 100 Mile House, B.C. The BC Wildfire Service says heavy smoke makes it difficult to determine the exact size of the fire, but it has grown exponentially since being reported […]
July 7, 2017, Sarnia, Ont. – A firefighter was taken to hospital after fire crews responded to a blaze in the galley of a large motor vessel that was docked in Sarnia Thursday afternoon. Blackburn News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 7, 2017, Amherstburg, Ont. – Amherstburg firefighters were busy battling two separate blazes Thursday evening. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico