KTLA California Wildfires: How a Modified DC-10 Delivers 12000 Gallons of Firefighting PowerNBC Southern CaliforniaWhen firefighters need a powerful punch in one swoop, they turn to a former passenger jet modified to deliver a knockout from the sky. The DC-10 Airtanker looks and sounds like a commercial airliner, but it’s been converted to hold 50 […]
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Niagarathisweek.com Firefighting museum a fitting tribute for Gene SomervilleNiagarathisweek.comNiagara Fall Fire Department Chief Jim Boutilier joined Barb Nimmo, daughter of the late Gene Somerville, for a look inside the firefighting museum inside Station 4 in Chippawa. The museum was officially renamed the Gene Somerville Memorial Museum … Powered by WPeMatico
sUAS News Firefighting and prevention with dronessUAS NewsEvery year, the outrageous results that are produced by uncontrolled fires become evident. For this reason, aviation and safety authorities from the different European Member States and the whole world are investing a lot of resources on firefighting … Powered by WPeMatico
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
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
North Shore News Firefighting causeNorth Shore NewsNorth Vancouver District firefighters Shane Cadwell, Chris Ovington, Paul Dickson and Chris Bennett give a good scrubbing to one of the department’s retired fire trucks. The vehicle is being donated for use in Nicaragua and the department is raising … Powered by WPeMatico
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
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
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
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 […]