On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the US brace for wildfire risks
From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it seemed that winter never materialized. Many ...
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2 bills would provide nearly $20 million for communications, equipment to help battle wildfires
Arizona lawmakers are considering two bills that would enhance fire departments’ ability to communicate with other agencies ...
Post and Courier Greenville
Below is an excerpt from a Post and Courier article published this month about wildfires and their historic impact on the South as a region and South Carolina in particular. This section focused on ...
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Wildland Firefighter, Author Offers Look Behind the Flames With Children’s Books
Jorge Hurtado, a wildland firefighter and local author, has developed a children’s book series designed to educate kids on ...
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UPDATE: Community invited to attend March 29 services for firefighter Tommy Minadeo
The public is invited to attend services for Ventura County Fire Department Engineer Thomas “Tommy” James Daniel Minadeo, 32, ...
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The Trump administration is trying to fire the ‘backbone’ of wildland firefighting
“Collateral duty firefighters make up a significant portion of the wildland firefighting force,” the fire management officer said. The scope of the problem became clear Thursday. More than 75 ...
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As wildland firefighter pay raises near ‘finish line,’ advocates say mass firings make the moment bittersweet
Wildland firefighters have been pushing for ... one praising the inclusion of firefighter raises in the measure, and another harshly criticizing the resolution, calling it a “reckless move ...
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$2.1M in grants awarded to Texas volunteer fire departments
“This increases the ability of fire departments across the state to fight wildland fires ... $25,000 for fire and rescue equipment Burnet Volunteer Fire Department: $10,000 for training aids ...
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DIY Firefighter Car for the Kids!
Built a mini fire truck for the little ones, and they are OBSESSED! Wait till you see it in action! 🚨🚗 #DIYFireTruck #CoolestMomEver #KidsDream Greenland Election Results: What It Means For ...
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Skeletal remains found near Big Bear identified as missing firefighter; cause of death still unknown
Coroner's investigators have identified skeletal remains found in the Cactus Flats area near Big Bear last year as those of a wildland firefighter who went missing in 2020. Using DNA, coroner's ...
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Remains found in mountains identified as missing firefighter from 2020 wildfire
“He did so much for the community as a Wildland Firefighter and put his life on the line for others. Carlos was always positive, always putting God and his family first,” the post read ...
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Hazleton firefighter hangs up gear after 30 years of service
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — He’s a symbol of strength and safety in NEPA: A local firefighter who saved lives hung up his gear on Monday after three decades of service. Gregg Steber ...