Sept. 5, 2017, Saskatoon, Sask. – The Saskatoon Fire Department wants to hire two experienced fire inspectors, at an estimated cost of $125,000 per year each, to deal with a backlog of building and property inspections. Fire Chief Morgan Hackl told the CBC Saskatoon currently has 12 inspectors, a number that hasn’t grown since 2012. […]
Sept. 5, 2017, Montreal – A woman who allegedly left a baby alone in a Montreal apartment that caught fire is facing a new charge of obstructing police work. Josee Milot pleaded not guilty in court today. Police believe she started cooking something on the stove early morning last Thursday and then left the apartment […]
Herald Sun Helicopters: Firefighting aircraft fleet rolled out for bushfire season …Herald SunTHE largest ever firefighting aircraft fleet will be rolled out in Victoria ahead of growing bushfire warnings.Two large air tankers and two orange air-cranes …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
KXLF Butte News World’s largest firefighting aircraft grounded by US governmentKXLF Butte NewsMore than 50 large wildfires are scorching land this morning across the western United States. But a new firefighting tool is sitting idle in an airport hangar in California because the U.S. Forest Service refuses to let it fly. The converted Boeing …and […]
KXLF Butte News World’s largest firefighting aircraft grounded by U.S. governmen …KXLF Butte NewsMore than 50 large wildfires are scorching land this morning across the western United States. But a new firefighting tool is sitting idle in an airport hangar in …SuperTanker Activated to Fight Fire in CaliforniaAviationPros.comall 5 news articles » Powered by WPeMatico
NBC Montana Lack of resources makes firefighting efforts harder – NBC MontanaNBC MontanaFire officials say a lack of resources is affecting their ability to fight Montana’s fires.and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Herald Sun Fired up: Victoria’s largest firefighting aircraft fleet rolled out for bushfire seasonHerald SunEmergency Services Minister James Merlino will today announce the package to create “Victoria’s largest ever firefighting fleet”. “Aircraft play a critical role supporting our firefighters on the ground and communities across Victoria will now be …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
PZL Mielec building firefighting Black HawksShephard MediaPZL Mielec will supply firefighting variants of the S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopter to the County of Los Angeles, California, the company announced on 29 August. The two new Mielec-built Black Hawks, called Firehawk, will provide the county with … Powered by WPeMatico
NBC Montana Lack of resources makes firefighting efforts harderNBC MontanaHe said he’s in regular communication with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding possible assistance that can support state and local firefighting costs. “The reality is Montana is in a severe drought and the conditions are …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
The Spokesman-Review In Lewis and Clark, firefighting is a family traditionThe Spokesman-ReviewIn this Aug. 21, 2017, photo, Kevin Miller holds up a photograph depicting three generations of the Herndon and Miller family that currently serve on the Lewis and Clark Fire Department near Warrenton, Ore. (Colin Murphey / Daily Astorian). By Jack …Firefighting a calling […]