Tumut and Adelong Times Tumut firefighters return from CanadaTumut and Adelong TimesFive NPWS members and one RFS member from Tumut travelled to Canada to help them fight the worst wildfires in the country for 60 years. It’s hard to think of a more harrowing month than the one RFS volunteer Peter Symons has just experienced. […]
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DVIDS (press release) 178th Firefighting Team deploys to IraqDVIDS (press release)The 178th Engineer Firefighting Team is made up of six Soldiers led by Staff Sgt. Matthew Stevens, who also deployed to Afghanistan with the 176th Engineer Firefighting Team in 2011. The unit is deploying in support of Operation Inherent Resolve … Powered by WPeMatico
Cambrian News Triple triumph at firefighting awardsCambrian NewsHARLECH Fire Station has been named Station of the Year at a special awards ceremony. There was triple triumph for the area at the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service Awards Ceremony. Harlech Fire Station was awarded Station of the Year award, …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighting exhibit to open Sept. 29 at Heritage CenterEnid News & EagleThe “Firefighting in the Strip” exhibit celebrates the men and women who have risen to meet the challenges of protecting the people and the land of Northwest Oklahoma from the danger of fires past to present. The exhibit explores the formation of … Powered […]
IUMI calls for boost to boxship firefighting capabilitiesTradeWinds (subscription)“With the growing size of container vessels, the challenge of insufficient firefighting arrangements is becoming even greater,” it said. There is also serious concern about the risks that seafarers face in trying to fight boxship fires, with IUMI …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
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
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 […]