The Age Plans for firefighting force with no board nor CEO stir up smouldering concernsThe AgeVictoria’s new urban firefighting force would not have a board or chief executive, raising concerns that its new commissioner would simply act as a rubber stamp for government. Under the controversial overhaul of firefighting, Fire Rescue Victoria will …and more » […]
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The Age Andrews under pressure to meet ambitious firefighting gender targetsThe AgeWeeks after announcing it would try to boost female firefighter numbers from 100 to 400 over four years, the government has been warned it may struggle to achieve that goal unless it also creates a firefighting culture that respects women and gives …and more » […]
Brisbane Times Fishers cleared to return to waters near Brisbane Airport after firefighting foam spillBrisbane TimesFishers have been given the green light to return to waters around Brisbane Airport after toxic firefighting foam spilled from a Qantas hangar in April. The latest results from the surrounding waters showed only eight of the 82 samples were […]
CBC.ca BC Wildfire Service introduces new firefighting termsCBC.caRight now, a 574-hectare wildfire burning five kilometres east of Tete Jaune Cache, B.C., is zero per cent contained, human caused and not an interface fire. But what does that mean? With fire season about to begin, CBC reporter Wil Fundal spoke with B …and more » Powered by […]
TheChronicleHerald.ca What $70000 in new firefighting gear looks likeTheChronicleHerald.caDIGBY, NS – The Digby Fire Department has recently spent $70,000 on new gear to keep their volunteers well equipped and safe on the job. The money came from funds raised through the department’s Labour Day Fair and Giant Bingo, which draw about …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
Q13 FOX State’s helicopter firefighting crews train, gear up for busy summer …Q13 FOXCLE ELUM, Wash. — The helicopter blades chop through the warm spring air over the grassy runway at Cle Elum municipal airport. “Ready for the drop,” …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
NBC Southern California Mandeville Fire: Firefighting Operations Will Continue OvernightNBC Southern CaliforniaFirefighting operations will continue overnight and into Tuesday at this stubborn brush fire in Mandeville Canyon that has charred about 55 acres. The flames were 95 percent contained by a line of cleared vegetation this morning and new crews of …Firefighters expect full containment […]
Black Hills Pioneer Trainees learn basic wildland firefighting skillsBlack Hills PioneerNEMO — New personnel were introduced to the world of firefighting at the Box Elder Work Center this past week as the Forest Service conducted firefighter training to create its new force of Type II certified firefighting teams. A total of 34 personnel … Powered […]
CHEK Alberni Valley company to convert 7-37’s into firefighting water …CHEKIt’s one of seven planes Coulson Aviation has purchased. The company plans to convert six of them into water bombers to fight wildfires. “No one has converted …Island’s Coulson converting six planes into water bombersTimes Colonistall 3 news articles » Powered by WPeMatico
CBC.ca B.C. Wildfire Service introduces new firefighting terms – British …CBC.caRight now, a 574-hectare wildfire burning five kilometres east of Tete Jaune Cache, B.C., is zero per cent contained, human caused and not an interface fire.and more » Powered by WPeMatico