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Highly skilled #firefighters are the last line of defense against wildfires, but that line is fraying because the government decided long ago that they’re not worth very much. https://t.co/bFgCBXJHRz #fire
October 7, 1825:
Raging wildfires in New Brunswick, Canada, destroyed over 3 million acres of forest. As many as 500 people were killed. The blaze has been partly attributed to unusually hot weather in the region, coupled with outdoor burns by settlers and loggers.
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@BillyGoldfeder@VTFireMarshal@IAFC_VCOS@NVFC@usfire Another day another story. We know the problem yet refuse to apply the solution. We rightfully fund law enforcement, but continue to rely on volunteers to shoulder the delivery of equally-essential fire and EMS services. Until we do, expect nothing to improve. #Followthemoney
It has been brought to our attention that there is an unmarked fire engine driving around the city flowing water at various locations. This is NOT one of our pieces of equipment. If seen, please notify the @SacPolice for further investigation.
A rare fire whirl, a combination of high fire intensity, strong winds and air mass instability, was captured spinning over a lake amid the raging wildfires in British Columbia.
Video from inside an MFD engine as fire roars on all sides captures this moment: “We’re pretty much overrun by fire down here.” https://t.co/XkaK3y9IVX #fire#firefighter
Can't believe we have to say this, but: STOP FLYING DRONES NEAR WILDFIRES. DRONES GROUND OUR AIRCRAFT.
Our firefighting operations are more important than those 12 likes you'll get on Instagram.
Video of wildfires near Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
At the beginning of the video you can see the firenado along the shore of the lake. The cool temperature of the water combined with the convective heat of the fire created this incredible phenomenon.
The Department welcomed the families of the current Probationary Firefighter class to the Fire Academy on Randall's Island for Family Day this past weekend. Family Day is one of the happiest days in a Probationary Firefighter’s career.
Texas saw 32 new fires yesterday and expects more Fire Weather through tomorrow. Here is the Hilltop Fire which burned south of Abilene, TX.
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Texas continues to be busy however, many of these fires are being caught small with engines, dozers, and Aircraft.
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Approx 8:10am #PGFD units were dispatched to the 10100 block of Baltimore Ave in College Park for a reported structure fire. On scene crews found a 3-story multi-family dwelling w/fire showing through roof. A second alarm has been sounded. @mcfrs w/mutual aide. PIO on scene.