Hosted on MSN8h
Amherst firefighters graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
The Amherst Fire Department welcomes two new members after completing their training programs led by the Massachusetts ...
Second Los Angeles-area fire breaks out as firefighters battle raging Palisades inferno
California brush fires struck on Tuesday, with a second fire breaking out in Pasadena, forcing some residents to flee by foot as evacuation routes are stunted highway closures.
NH destroyed firefighting foam full of PFAS chemicals. Now a lab is testing the results.
When that foam is spilled, it poses a threat not only because PFAS are dangerous, but also because they don’t break down ...
Firefighting in the snow
The cold weather doesn't stop fires from happening, but it can make it harder for firefighters to battle them.  Joshua Jessup ...
Hoodline6h
El Dorado and Diamond Springs Fire Districts Showcase New Firefighting Fleet at Open Houses
El Dorado County fire departments will showcase their new Pierce Enforcer fire engines and aerial truck at January open ...
The Economist6d
New firefighting tech is being trialled in Sardinia’s ancient forests
As part of those preparations, Mr Poddi’s team at MEDSEA, a Sardinia-based environmental non-profit organisation, has ...
FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN2h
Palisades fire: Newsom declares state of emergency, thousands evacuated
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the Pacific Palisades fire rages, burning over 1,260 acres and ...
New Mexico fines Cannon air base $99,000 over spill of PFAS-contaminated water
The New Mexico Environment Department has fined Cannon Air Force Base $98,780 and threatens to revoke the installation's state operating permit over a 2024 spill of water tainted with toxic "forever ...
inforum23h
Firefighting in the freeze: Staying warm, staying safe
Winter fires bring unique challenges to area firefighters, from freezing water hoses to helping displaced residents in below zero conditions.
Missoula Current11d
Worries linger over traditional firefighting approach in rural Oregon
Oregon’s remaining few forest protective associations are grappling with questions about how they will retain personnel and ...
Toxic firefighting foam that spilled at Brunswick airport shipped out of Maine
Thousands of gallons of foam mixed with water were collected on and around the Brunswick Executive Airport after a major ...
California Governor Says Pacific Palisades Wildfire Has Destroyed Many Structures as Winds Kick Up
A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds is sweeping through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences ...