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 […]
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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. […]
Calgary Sun Parks Canada hails ‘incredible’ firefighting effort in WatertonCalgary SunIn an update Friday, Parks attributed the preservation of the townsite to “incredible firefighting efforts.” The 36,000-hectare fire continues to burn out of control but fire crews have been helped by a dip in temperatures and some precipitation …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Change in weather aids firefighting effortsSaskatoon StarPhoenixResidents of the Pelican Narrows area, who had been evacuated due to fire, load on to buses to return home at the Henk Ruys Soccer centre in Saskatoon, SK on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Liam Richards, Saskatoon StarPhoenix Liam Richards …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Firefighting efforts ‘not nearly over,’ but some evacuees on way …Saskatoon StarPhoenixDozens of Pelican Narrows residents boarded charter buses Thursday morning to begin the long drive home.and more » Powered by WPeMatico
MY PG NOW Fire Hall #1 is unfit for modern firefighting: Chief – My Prince George …MY PG NOWPrince George Fire Chief John Iverson calls the current Main Fire Hall, a ‘tired facility’ and that it has ‘run its course.’ On October 28th, the City will be voting on a …and more » Powered by WPeMatico