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Charlottetown wants second opinion on firefighting needs – The Guardian

The Guardian Charlottetown wants second opinion on firefighting needsThe GuardianCharlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee says the city is going to take another look at its firefighting needs. The city is going to ask an insurance underwriter to review a report that was done in 2007 on its fire services. That report recommended more …and more » Powered […]

Father and Son Firefighting Duo – Vermilion Standard

Vermilion Standard Father and Son Firefighting DuoVermilion StandardThe toughest calls are the fatalities where you know the people involved or when they are related to one of our firefighters. Every situation is different,” said Anton. Derek Krys (Anton’s son) said that with his grandfather, father and Uncle all … Powered by WPeMatico

Cash-strapped firefighting museum considers closing – CBC.ca

CBC.ca Cash-strapped firefighting museum considers closingCBC.caA small museum dedicated to Nova Scotia’s lengthy firefighting history is facing an uncertain future. The Regional Firefighters Interpretation Center in Fall River has spent most of its 17 years in operation searching for a permanent and affordable … Powered by WPeMatico

Lifelong passion for firefighting – Sundre Roundup

Sundre Roundup Lifelong passion for firefightingSundre RoundupJunior firefighters were at the time allowed to leave the classroom to respond to a call, but that has also changed. And although young aspiring firefighters are also no longer permitted to attend scenes of motor vehicle collisions or structure fires …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Australian defence force warned about toxic firefighting foam 30 years ago – The Guardian

The Guardian Australian defence force warned about toxic firefighting foam 30 years agoThe GuardianDefence was warned 30 years ago that the chemicals in its firefighting foam should be handled as a toxic waste, according to a new report. The warning, reportedly made to the air force by a consultant in 1987, suggests defence may have […]

Australian defence force warned about toxic firefighting foam 30 … – The Guardian

The Guardian Australian defence force warned about toxic firefighting foam 30 …The GuardianRAAF firefighters at Williamtown airbase in 2011. The base is one of dozens of sites contaminated by the use of toxic firefighting foam. Photograph: Corporal …Defence admits three-year delay in warning people about toxic foam …ABC OnlineCommunity exposed to water laced with toxins for […]

Multiple firefighting agencies called to battle massive house fire – KRIS Corpus Christi News

KRIS Corpus Christi News Multiple firefighting agencies called to battle massive house fireKRIS Corpus Christi NewsFirefighters in Robstown were called out to a massive house fire that broke out Sunday afternoon. The fire developed out at a home after 4:00 pm in the Spring Garden-Terra Verde community on Skyhawk Road, off of County Road 77. […]