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Arizona man arrested for flying drone over wildfire, hindering firefighting aircraft – Globalnews.ca

Globalnews.ca Arizona man arrested for flying drone over wildfire, hindering firefighting aircraftGlobalnews.caA man accused of flying a drone over a major Arizona wildfire has been arrested, with authorities saying he interrupted firefighting efforts on a blaze that has forced thousands of people from their homes. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said …Arrest made in drone […]

Gallery: Wildland Firefighting School – Albany Democrat Herald

Albany Democrat Herald Gallery: Wildland Firefighting SchoolAlbany Democrat HeraldA cloud of smoke drifts into the trees as Austin Looney, left, 23, of Jefferson, and Jonah Gladney, 37, of Stayton, hand crew supervisor, watch for spots of fire that could potentially cross the dozer line. 070117-adh-nws-fire-school-003.jpg. Buy Now … Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighting national merger takes effect | Otago Daily Times Online … – Otago Daily Times

Otago Daily Times Firefighting national merger takes effect | Otago Daily Times Online …Otago Daily TimesFrom today, New Zealand’s 40 firefighting organisations come together under one umbrella – Fire and Emergency New Zealand. And what does it mean for the …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Hot times on the last day of firefighting school – Albany Democrat Herald

Albany Democrat Herald Hot times on the last day of firefighting schoolAlbany Democrat HeraldThis is the final day of the Interagency Wildland Firefighting School, which for the past 19 years has brought fire management officials from the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife …and more » Powered […]

Dynamic duo: From the front lines to firefighting – SFGate

SFGate Dynamic duo: From the front lines to firefightingSFGateShaunna is pursuing her fire-science degree at Clatsop Community College with the hopes of making firefighting her career. TJ is pursuing a degree in psychology at Oregon State University while working as a phlebotomist at Providence Seaside Hospital …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Dynamic Duo: From the Front Lines to Firefighting – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report Dynamic Duo: From the Front Lines to FirefightingU.S. News & World ReportIn this June 21, 2017 photo, Cannon Beach volunteer firefighters TJ White, left, adjusts his wife Shaunna’s safety equipment prior to a vehicle extrication training exercise in Cannon Beach, Ore. For some couples, romance is a dozen red roses […]

Dynamic Duo: From the Front Lines to Firefighting | Oregon News … – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report Dynamic Duo: From the Front Lines to Firefighting | Oregon News …U.S. News & World ReportIn this June 21, 2017 photo, Cannon Beach volunteer firefighters TJ White, left, adjusts his wife Shaunna’s safety equipment prior to a vehicle extrication training …Couple Goes From the Front Lines to Firefighting – Fire EngineeringFireEngineering.comall […]

New Hampshire Firefighting Gear Maker With Plant in Auburn Being Sold – Maine Public

New Hampshire Firefighting Gear Maker With Plant in Auburn Being SoldMaine PublicPITTSFIELD, N.H. – The New Hampshire-based company that’s the oldest and largest maker of protective gear for firefighters is being sold to a Pennsylvania company. Globe Manufacturing Co., the largest employer in Pittsfield, is being sold for $215 …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Shipboard firefighting ‘is a completely different animal’ – FlKeysNews.com

FlKeysNews.com Shipboard firefighting ‘is a completely different animal’FlKeysNews.comFirefighting on a ship requires going back to the basics, or what retired U.S. Navy firefighter Tom Jones simply calls “old school.” This includes likely having to forgo things that firefighters take as a given these days — including radios with which … Powered by WPeMatico

Firefighting crews gaining ground in battling Arizona blazes – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Review-Journal Firefighting crews gaining ground in battling Arizona blazesLas Vegas Review-JournalIn this Wednesday, June 28, 2017 photo, firefighters work to control a wildfire along Lightner Creek Road west of Durango, Colorado. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has declared a disaster emergency to add resources for crews battling a wildfire in the …Largest firefighting plane sitting […]