Canada’s wildland firefighters are stretched thin. Where are resources falling short, and can they catch up?
As provinces prepare for rough fire seasons to come, The Globe surveyed the state of their current personnel and equipment – ...
Extreme Heat Means More Wildfires. It’s Taking a Toll on Firefighters.
As a changing climate fuels more wildfires, experts are working to better protect firefighters on the front lines.
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Rep. Carbajal Urges Congress to Avoid Fiscal Cliff for Wildland Firefighter Pay
Carbajal: “if we don’t act soon, Congress is going to thank these brave firefighters for their service with a pay cut.” ...
BC Wildfire on leading edge of firefighter safety
BCWS says it will continue to work towards minimizing exposure on the fire lines through the development of safe work ...
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Governor Justice and the West Virginia Division of Forestry unveils new firefighting equipment
The arrival of new firefighting equipment was announced by Governor Jim Justice at Twin Falls Resort State Park. According to ...
MSA Safety Highlights Full Range Of Services & Solutions Latest Connected Firefighter Enhancements At Emergency Services Show
Featured this year at ESS will be MSA Bristol Managed Services , part of the MSA Safety Services & Solutions portfolio. An ...
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Feds testing first respirators for wildland firefighters
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is testing what it says is the first respirator developed specifically for battling ...
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Short Draw Fire 65% Contained, But Igniting Underground Coal Seams
Wildland firefighting crews have gained 65% containment of the Short Draw Fire in northeast Wyoming and southern Montana. But ...
West Virginia unveils new firefighting equipment to be used across the Mountain State
Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) announced the arrival of vital new firefighting equipment to be used across West Virginia.
Minot Rural Fire Department to get lifesaving upgrades
The Minot Rural Fire Department recently got a life-saving upgrade that they hope will help make their jobs a bit easier.
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Firefighting upgrades needed – especially now
Thumbs up to the delivery of new firefighting equipment for the West Virginia Division of Forestry. In the wake of the ongoing drought, wildfires are becoming a major concern. Purchased over the last ...