Ship Technology IUMI calls for boost to boxship firefighting capabilities | TradeWindsTradeWinds (subscription)IUMI is concerned that vessels, cargoes and crews are at risk as current measures to respond to fires are inadequate.IUMI urges to enhance firefighting systems on board container ships …Ship Technologyall 4 news articles » Powered by WPeMatico
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durhamregion.com Volunteer firefighting as community servicedurhamregion.comCLARINGTON — Matthew Tims carried a hose as volunteer firefighters were going over the portable pump procedure and drafting water with a pumper during training at Station 5 in Enniskillen. Hiring for new volunteers started in January and they are … Powered by WPeMatico
Trail Times More than one kind of hero helping with East Kootenay firefighting effortsTrail TimesAs the team of 20 firefighters pull into the smoky town of Elko, they park their trucks at the Community Hall. With green and blue tents staked up across the yard at the small centre, this is where they stay for […]
The Maritime Executive Call for Better Fire-Fighting Systems on Container ShipsThe Maritime ExecutiveThe International Union of Marine Insurance has called for better fire-fighting systems on board container ships, citing its concern that current provisions are insufficient given the growing size of container vessels and a recent spate of fires on …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
The Spokesman-Review Firefighting drones to assist Spokane police on investigations of fatal car crashesThe Spokesman-ReviewSpokane’s fleet of firefighting drones will now be used by police investigators surveying the scenes of deadly car crashes. The City Council gave its consent Monday night for crash investigators, who had previously been suspended from fire engine … Powered by […]
IUMI calls for improved firefighting systems on board container vesselsHellenic Shipping News WorldwideWith the growing size of container vessels, and a recent spate of fires on board these ships, IUMI is concerned that current firefighting provisions are insufficient. The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published today – Tuesday 19 … Powered by WPeMatico
Splash 247 IUMI calls for better firefighting systems onboard bigger boxshipsSplash 247With the growing size of container vessels, and a recent spate of fires onboard these ships, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has voiced concern that current firefighting provisions are insufficient. IUMI has published today a …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
IUMI calls for better boxship firefighting systemsTradeWinds (subscription)The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is calling for better firefighting capabilities aboard containerships. It is concerned that current provisions are insufficient given the growing size of vessels and a recent spate of fires on board …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Sudbury.com Fire chief, CAO talk firefighting in Beaver LakeSudbury.comFollowing the anger caused last spring by the fire optimization plan, no community, it seems, was more upset than Beaver Lake. The community has made it known it feels neglected by emergency services. Tonight at 6:30 p.m., Fire Chief Trevor Bain and … Powered by WPeMatico
Seattle Times Cantwell seeks money for cleanup of firefighting foams on military basesSeattle TimesThe Air Force and Navy would receive nearly $62 million to help clean up water contamination caused by firefighting foams used on military bases in Washington state and elsewhere under a provision added last week to a Senate bill, according to Sen. […]