TheRecord.com Horses, helmets and hoses: Cambridge marks 175 years of firefightingTheRecord.com“The core values of what the firefighter is and does are the same,” he said Saturday during celebrations marking 175 years of firefighting in Cambridge. A desire to serve the community, to protect and help those in a time of need — those things are […]

The Age Plans for firefighting force with no board nor CEO stir up … – The AgeThe AgeVictoria’s new urban firefighting force would not have a board or chief executive, raising concerns that its new commissioner would simply act as a rubber stamp …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

The Age Plans for firefighting force with no board nor CEO stir up smouldering concernsThe AgeVictoria’s new urban firefighting force would not have a board or chief executive, raising concerns that its new commissioner would simply act as a rubber stamp for government. Under the controversial overhaul of firefighting, Fire Rescue Victoria will …and more » […]

The Age Andrews under pressure to meet ambitious firefighting gender targetsThe AgeWeeks after announcing it would try to boost female firefighter numbers from 100 to 400 over four years, the government has been warned it may struggle to achieve that goal unless it also creates a firefighting culture that respects women and gives …and more » […]

CBC.ca BC Wildfire Service introduces new firefighting termsCBC.caRight now, a 574-hectare wildfire burning five kilometres east of Tete Jaune Cache, B.C., is zero per cent contained, human caused and not an interface fire. But what does that mean? With fire season about to begin, CBC reporter Wil Fundal spoke with B …and more » Powered by […]

Brisbane Times Fishers cleared to return to waters near Brisbane Airport after firefighting foam spillBrisbane TimesFishers have been given the green light to return to waters around Brisbane Airport after toxic firefighting foam spilled from a Qantas hangar in April. The latest results from the surrounding waters showed only eight of the 82 samples were […]

TheChronicleHerald.ca What $70000 in new firefighting gear looks likeTheChronicleHerald.caDIGBY, NS – The Digby Fire Department has recently spent $70,000 on new gear to keep their volunteers well equipped and safe on the job. The money came from funds raised through the department’s Labour Day Fair and Giant Bingo, which draw about …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Q13 FOX State’s helicopter firefighting crews train, gear up for busy summer …Q13 FOXCLE ELUM, Wash. — The helicopter blades chop through the warm spring air over the grassy runway at Cle Elum municipal airport. “Ready for the drop,” …and more » Powered by WPeMatico