Worcester firefighter rescued from blaze, dies from injuries The Providence Journal WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester firefighter who was rescued from a burning apartment building on Lowell Street early Sunday has died.Crews were on the … Powered by WPeMatico
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Firefighting teams put out fire that erupted in a garment factory Daily Times A fire that broke out early on Sunday morning in New Karachi’s garment factory was successfully doused by firemen, according to media reports. A blaze which … Powered by WPeMatico
Slower response times proposed for HRM firefighters The Coast Halifax A staff report headed to Regional Council recommends lowering the targets for the city’s emergency response times, because the current time targets are rarely … Powered by WPeMatico
Local firefighters pleased with WCB expansion My Lloydminster Now Local firefighters are applauding expanded Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) coverage made by the Saskatchewan government. The government … Powered by WPeMatico
‘It brings back sad memories’: Former firefighter pushes for stricter CO laws after multiple poisonings CBC News A former firefighter who lost four family members to carbon monoxide poisoning is urging Canadians to be aware of the risks and take the necessary life-saving … Powered by WPeMatico
Wildland firefighter recruitment underway Prince George Citizen The BC Wildfire *Service* is accepting applications for wildland firefighter positions for the 2019 fire season. Powered by WPeMatico
Sicamous firefighters help collect Christmas cheer Salmon Arm Observer The sound of fire truck sirens filled the early December air, but this time the firefighters were responding to the needs of residents who have fallen on hard times … Powered by WPeMatico
Volunteers Under Fire VICE This story appears in VICE Magazine’s Burnout and Escapism Issue. Click HERE to subscribe. It was the fall of 2017, and Sam and I were in the nosebleeds of … Powered by WPeMatico
MGEU fumes over aerial firefighting privatization, fate of 52 jobs Winnipeg Free Press The province is privatizing its wildfire-fighting *service*, a move that could mean the end of 52 jobs… – Local – Winnipeg Free Press. Powered by WPeMatico
Firefighters get presumptive coverage under new WCB law Regina Leader Post Saskatchewan firefighters will now be able to make a claim with the Workers’ Compensation Board for prostate, skin, breast, cervical and ovarian cancer. Powered by WPeMatico