NYC Council considers banning ‘cancer-causing’ firefighting gear used by FDNY
New York City Firefighters May Get Safer Gear New York City’s firefighters could soon be spared from using equipment that contains harmful chemicals linked to cancer, thanks to a new proposal being discussed by the City Council. This week, Assembly Minority Leader Joao Arriola (R-Queens) introduced four bills. These would require the FDNY to phase […]
California increases firefighting resources with new helicopter fleet
California has recently wrapped up a years-long effort to enhance its firefighting resources, particularly with the arrival of two specialized Sikorsky S-70i Fire Hawk helicopters. Officials are excited about these additions, claiming they establish California as having “the world’s largest civil helicopter fire fleet,” as noted by Governor Gavin Newsom during a recent press conference. […]
Idaho firefighter sniper was rejected by firefighting agency and Army.
Details Emerge About Idaho Firefighter Shooter A man, who has been accused of fatally shooting two firefighters in Idaho before taking his own life last month, had attempted to join the local fire department. He reportedly became frustrated when told he needed to undergo training and testing. Wes Loffy had also tried to enlist in […]
Karen Bass Allies Target Rick Caruso with Private Firefighting Water Ban
Democrats in the California Legislature, an ally of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) proposed a law banning private fire companies from hooking them on public fire hydrants in emergencies. The law covers billionaire developer Rick Caruso who ran to Base in 2022, and used a private fire company to protect the Palisade village mall […]
Drone operator avoids jail after mid-air collision with LA firefighting aircraft
Federal authorities agreed on Friday to be guilty of not being danger of a drone that collided with the fire brigade during the fatal Palisese fire in Los Angeles. Peter Trip Acheman reaches a judicial agreement to avoid prison, but he pays the full amount of damage on the plane and performs a 150 -hour […]
Firefighting father son duo connect while battling Los Angeles wildfires
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Biden pledges 100% of firefighting needs for 180 days in California
President Biden announced that the federal government will cover 100% of firefighting costs for 180 days to combat the wildfires … source
FBI searching for operator of drone that punched hole in firefighting plane
Los Angeles FBI authorities are searching for the operator of a private drone that collided with a Canadian plane that was helping to suppress wildfires in California. Akil Davis, the FBI's deputy director in charge of the Los Angeles field office, said Thursday that a Canadian Airlines Super Scooper plane fighting wildfires in California collided […]
Private drones are interfering with aerial firefighting efforts in LA wildfires
Civilian drones were flying near wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County, authorities said, continuing to disrupt aerial efforts Saturday night as the death toll from the blazes rose. Los Angeles County Deputy Fire Chief Robert Harris said at a news conference Saturday night that since Tuesday's inferno erupted, authorities have spotted 48 commercial drones flying over […]
Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighting plane grounded for 3 days after drone strike
Federal authorities are calling after someone flew a drone into the wing of a firefighter carrying water to fight wildfires raging across Los Angeles, creating a “fist-sized hole” in the wing and rendering it out of service for several days. California State Police are investigating. important period. A Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson told FOX News […]