Minimum wage hike will hammer volunteer firefighting budgetsTbnewswatch.comUnless there are changes to Bill 148, Ontario’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, the cost of providing firefighting services in communities such as Shuniah will skyrocket. That has the township, the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association and other … Powered by WPeMatico
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Parkland Review Youth fire camp builds a passion for firefightingParkland ReviewDebienne said he’s seen some of his junior firefighters become full-time firefighters and join companies involved in fire prevention. The fire chief said the youth camp is an investment for the future, that it’s a way to develop a volunteer … Powered by WPeMatico
Shuniah seeks Bill 148 exemption over volunteer firefighter costsCBC.caShuniah council is calling on the province to re-examine its proposed Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act over concerns that the bill would cause volunteer firefighting costs to skyrocket. Currently, volunteer firefighters with the Municipality of Shuniah … Powered by WPeMatico
Orangeville Banner COLUMN: No money for firefighting needs, but plenty to keep Orangeville police?Orangeville BannerSeveral council members believe the town can afford to pay a premium for police, but not the Orangeville firefighters responding to your burning home. During its second budget meeting on Tuesday night (Oct. 24), council voted against Fire Chief Ronald … Powered […]
Orangeville Banner COLUMN: No money for firefighting needs, but plenty to keep …Orangeville BannerSeveral council members believe the town can afford to pay a premium for police, but not the Orangeville firefighters responding to your burning home.and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Parrot develops drones for firefighting and farmingNeowinThe purpose behind this drone is to assist professionals in locating sources of heat, such as for firefighters during a blaze or perhaps given off by someone’s body that is trapped under some rubble after an earthquake. The thermal imaging can also …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Central York firefighters first in Canada to get life-saving camerasyorkregion.comThis is a close-up of the Integrated Thermal Imaging Camera, in a simulated fire at the Central York Fire Services training centre Monday. CYFS is one of the first fire departments in Canada to use this device, which immediately pinpoints heat sources … Powered by WPeMatico
Sonoma Index-Tribune California wildfire: Death toll rises to 42, dozens still missing as firefighting efforts continueFirstpostThe wildfires ignited on 8 October and as many as 11,000 firefighters — some from as far away as Australia — were involved at one point in battling move than two dozen large blazes. The California Department of Forestry and […]
Virginian-Pilot Firefighting foam contaminated water near Fentress field, so the Navy is researching an alternativeVirginian-PilotThe Navy is researching new types of firefighting foam free of contaminants that were found in well water near a landing field used by fighter jets and in water systems near several other military installations around the country, according to a […]
ChronicleLive Firefighting sexism: What it’s like for women in the North East fire brigadeChronicleLive“I ask them if they’d like to be a firefighter when they’re older, and they’re keen as mustard – but there’s a lot of them that don’t think it’s a role for them.” So do Jade’s fire station colleagues have the machismo […]