Yankton Daily Press Villanueva Talks Importance Of FirefightingYankton Daily PressYankton volunteer firefighter and Yankton Firefighters Association President Mike Villanueva is one of those people. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, he moved to Yankton in 2007, where he resides with his wife, Dr. Mary Lee Villanueva, and their four …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
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www.muskokaregion.com/ Huntsville’s Camp FFIT looks to future of females and firefightingwww.muskokaregion.com/The camp was the first of its kind here in Muskoka and targeted women ages 15 to 18 who are interested in a career in firefighting. The program was short, intensive and was hailed as a success for both the participants and the instructors. “It […]
Babcock to integrate unmanned rotorcraft into firefighting operationsVertical Magazine (press release)Babcock Mission Critical Services is progressively integrating a remotely piloted air system (RPAS) into firefighting operations for coordination purposes. A light RPAS, designed in-house, has started “operational deployments” this year. A “fully … Powered by WPeMatico
The Guardian Toxic firefighting chemicals found in animals from Victorian wetlandsThe GuardianPotentially carcinogenic firefighting chemicals discovered in a Victorian wetland may have been spread across the state because of a commercial fishing practice known as “ranching”. The Victorian Environment Protection Authority said testing by the … Powered by WPeMatico
The Guardian Toxic firefighting chemicals may have been spread across Victorian waterwaysThe GuardianPotentially carcinogenic firefighting chemicals discovered in a Victorian wetland may have been spread across the state because of a commercial fishing practice known as “ranching”. The Victorian Environment Protection Authority said testing by the … Powered by WPeMatico
USA TODAY Say so long to the P-2 Neptune, fire-fighting juggernautUSA TODAYMISSOULA, Mont. — Another chapter in aviation history came to an end this past weekend as Neptune Aviation retired the last of their P-2 Neptune firefighting air tankers. “Today is an ending of an era,” said Neptune Aviation chief operating officer … Powered by […]
East Oregonian White House adds firefighting funding to $29B disaster aid packageEast OregonianIn the meantime, Wednesday’s request proposal would provide $16 billion to pay those flood claims, along with $13 billion for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief efforts. Federal firefighting accounts would receive $577 million as well …The Latest: White House requests $29B disaster […]
Salmon Arm Observer MP wants law to protect firefighting equipment – Salmon Arm ObserverSalmon Arm ObserverThe Conservative MP has introduced a private member’s bill that seeks to amend the Criminal Code of Canada in relation to offences involving firefighting …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Merritt Herald B.C. WILDFIRES: Everyone finding a way to contribute to firefighting …Merritt HeraldWhen no wildfires are burning, inmate crews can deploy to the two BC Wildfire Service provincial depots in Chilliwack and Prince George. There, they inventory …B.C. thanks inmates who helped during the province’s worst-ever …Toronto Starall 2 news articles » Powered by WPeMatico
Sicamous Eagle Valley News MP wants law to protect firefighting equipment – Sicamous Eagle …Sicamous Eagle Valley NewsThe Conservative MP has introduced a private member’s bill that seeks to amend the Criminal Code of Canada in relation to offences involving firefighting …and more » Powered by WPeMatico