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MCCTC grad from Springfield wins gold at nationals for firefighting – WYTV

WYTV MCCTC grad from Springfield wins gold at nationals for firefightingWYTVSPRINGFIELD TWP., Ohio (WYTV) – A new Mahoning County Career and Technical Center grad from Springfield recently took his firefighting skills to the next level — competing in the SkillsUSA Championship in Kentucky. It’s a competitive event that … Powered by WPeMatico

Union Police Explorers Get a First-Hand Look at Firefighting Techniques – TAPinto.net

TAPinto.net Union Police Explorers Get a First-Hand Look at Firefighting TechniquesTAPinto.netAlso helping demonstrate firefighting techniques to the Explorers were firefighters Chua, Brophy, Shanahan, Lopes, Zieser, Brodine and Manzo. The Union Explorers Program participants are high school students interested in law enforcement as a possible …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

City has Fire Boss firefighting aircraft available to fight fires this … – 10News

10News City has Fire Boss firefighting aircraft available to fight fires this …10NewsSAN DIEGO (KGTV)–San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Fire-Rescue Chief Brian Fennessy will announce Thursday the availability of a firefighting aircraft …City Of San Diego Provided Free Use Of ‘Fire Boss’ Aircraft | KPBSKPBSall 6 news articles » Powered by WPeMatico

City has Fire Boss firefighting aircraft available to fight fires this summer – 10News

10News City has Fire Boss firefighting aircraft available to fight fires this summer10NewsSAN DIEGO (KGTV)–San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Fire-Rescue Chief Brian Fennessy will announce Thursday the availability of a firefighting aircraft called the Fire Boss. A demonstration of the plane’s abilities will take place at Lower Otay Lake …and more » Powered by WPeMatico

Bordentown receives firefighting grant – Cherry Hill Courier Post

Cherry Hill Courier Post Bordentown receives firefighting grantCherry Hill Courier PostBORDENTOWN TWP. — The local fire department will receive a $59,602 federal grant, Rep. Thomas MacArthur, R-N.J., announced Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security awarded the township fire department an Assistance to Firefighters Grant as … Powered by WPeMatico

Evacuations, firefighting efforts continue as Brian Head Fire grows to nearly 11000 acres – KUTV 2News

KUTV 2News Evacuations, firefighting efforts continue as Brian Head Fire grows to nearly 11000 acresKUTV 2NewsBRIAN HEAD, Utah — (KUTV) A fire in Brian Head, Utah, has grown to cover nearly 11,000 acres, according to local fire authorities. The fire, which has been growing rapidly since June 17, is now covering 10,950 acres of southern […]

Reports of firefighting plane crash in Portugal turn out to be false – euronews

euronews Reports of firefighting plane crash in Portugal turn out to be falseeuronewsReports that a firefighting plane crashed in central Portugal have turned out to be false. Local media reported that a Canadair aircraft had crashed near Pedrogao Grande, the centre of the country’s deadliest fire on record, which has killed dozens …Firefighting plane crashes […]

Firefighting plane crashes battling devastating forest blazes in Portugal – 9news.com.au

9news.com.au Firefighting plane crashes battling devastating forest blazes in Portugal9news.com.auA water-bombing plane has crashed while fighting the devastating forest fires that have broken out in central Portugal. A spokesman for the country’s civil protection was unable to give further immediate details about the aircraft. Spain, France and …Portugal fire: Soaring temperatures threaten firefighting effortBBC NewsPortugal […]

Knysna fire led to largest deployment of firefighting resources in SA history – authorities – News24

News24 Knysna fire led to largest deployment of firefighting resources in SA history – authoritiesNews24Cape Town – The recent Knysna fires led to the largest deployment of firefighting resources and personnel in a single incident in South Africa’s history, said Western Cape disaster management and fire rescue services chief director, Colin Deiner … Powered by […]