CTV News First Nations in BC call for more control over firefighting, fundingCTV NewsVANCOUVER — First Nations in the path of British Columbia’s forests fires say to protect their communities they need equal funding and recognition of their expertise that is granted to other emergency response organizations. The Assembly of First …and more » Powered by […]
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The Province Vandals, thieves and outdoor enthusiasts disrupt BC firefightingThe ProvinceBut if such behaviour continues to be a problem, they may need to implement area closures around fire sites, on lakes and in the backcountry, Skrepnek added. Those caught interfering with firefighting operations or burning a campfire during a …BC Wildfire Service warns against interfering […]
Vancouver Sun Vandals, thieves and outdoor enthusiasts disrupt firefighting effortsVancouver SunThose caught interfering with firefighting operations or burning a campfire during a prohibition face fines of $1,150. “I don’t think they’re intentionally trying to impede operations,” Krepnek said. “I think what it could be in many situations is just …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Vancouver Sun Vandals, thieves and outdoor enthusiasts disrupt BC firefighting effortsVancouver SunBut if such behaviour continues to be a problem, they may need to implement area closures around fire sites, on lakes and in the backcountry, Skrepnek added. Those caught interfering with firefighting operations or burning a campfire during a …Thieves and off-road motorists slowing […]
CFJC Today Kamloops Thieves and off-road motorists slowing down firefighting effortsCFJC Today KamloopsChief Provincial Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek says they’ve seen a recent increase in thieves stealing hoses and water pumps in areas where crews are battling wildfires. He says the issue has been particularly bad in the Cariboo region. RCMP and … Powered by WPeMatico
Pacific Standard The Week in Photos: From Sorting Voter Cards in Senegal to Firefighting in FrancePacific StandardPope Francis blesses the crowd attending the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on July 23rd, 2017. (Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images). A fire-fighting Canadair aircraft flies to drop water over a fire near Carros … Powered […]
The Express Tribune ‘Professional fire fighting has saved Rs240bn’The Express TribuneDr Rizwan said the role of a fire rescuer was imperative before, during and after a fire emergency. “Fire rescuers should remain physically fit, equipped with modern fire fighting techniques and polish their management skills,” he said. He added that … Powered by WPeMatico
The Guardian Qantas to stop using toxic firefighting foam after Brisbane river spillThe GuardianQantas will stop using a toxic firefighting foam after thousands of litres spilled from a hangar into the Brisbane river earlier this year. A faulty pressure gauge at the airline’s Brisbane hangar has been blamed for the spill of about 22,000 litres […]
Firefighting planes needed more than military jetsThe Daily Courier (subscription)All the money that is being contemplated for fighter jets for our military, should, instead, be spent on fire-fighting bombers and spotter planes. The BC Liberal government as well as the previous federal Conservative party is totally to blame for this … Powered by WPeMatico
Vaughan female firefighting camp heats up career choice for girlsYorkRegion.comEmily Galipo, 18, of Vaughan, figures it’s just five-and-a-half years until she has the chance to join the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service. The York University student loved last week’s Female Firefighting Camp so much, she can’t wait to come back next … Powered by WPeMatico