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MQ-9 UAS Used to Support Fire Fighting Efforts in Northern California – Business Wire (press release)

Business Wire (press release) MQ-9 UAS Used to Support Fire Fighting Efforts in Northern CaliforniaBusiness Wire (press release)MQ-9 UAS, with full-motion video (optical and infra-red) and ground imaging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capability, is critical to providing firefighters on the ground with situational awareness that assists with both the strategic planning and …and more » Powered […]

The Latest: Firefighting truck driver dies in crash – National Post

The Independent The Latest: Firefighting truck driver dies in crashNational PostCalifornia officials say a firefighting truck driver has died after the water transport truck he was driving rolled over near one of the wildfires that has devastated areas in and near Northern California’s wine country. California’s Department of …California wildfires: Firefighters eye favorable weather ahead […]

Strong winds, building heat to hinder California firefighting efforts into early this week – AccuWeather.com

AccuWeather.com Strong winds, building heat to hinder California firefighting efforts into early this weekAccuWeather.comFire crews will face difficult weather for battling wildfires in California as dry and windy conditions persist and heat builds into early this week. As many as 16 active fires have charred over 214,000 acres in California, according to Cal Fire. Fire […]

An army of firefighters brave deadly, epic firestorm – National Post

An army of firefighters brave deadly, epic firestormNational PostPalmer is one of more than 10,000 firefighters working this week to control the most destructive group of fires in state history. Dozens of people have been killed, and more than 5,000 homes and other structures have been damaged or destroyed. Fighting …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Strong winds, building heat to hinder California firefighting efforts into early next week – AccuWeather.com

AccuWeather.com Strong winds, building heat to hinder California firefighting efforts into early next weekAccuWeather.comFire crews will face difficult weather conditions for battling wildfires in California as dry and windy conditions persist and heat builds into early next week. As many as 17 active fires have charred over 221,000 acres in California, according to Cal … […]

Tomorrow’s firefighters will have near-superhuman abilities – Engadget

Engadget Tomorrow’s firefighters will have near-superhuman abilitiesEngadgetFirefighting gear has evolved continuously since the 1600s to keep pace with the challenges that firefighters face, such as the numerous blazes that are currently ravaging Northern California. During the colonial days, structures routinely burned to …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Osoyoos Elementary students get lesson on firefighting – Osoyoos Times

Osoyoos Times Osoyoos Elementary students get lesson on firefightingOsoyoos TimesHelen Zakall, a student at Osoyoos Elementary School, tries her hand at aiming a fire hose, with some help from Osoyoos firefighter Jason Wood. (Richard McGuire photo). Students at Osoyoos Elementary School evacuated their school Wednesday morning … Powered by WPeMatico