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Draft Trump order could endanger firefighters by changing needed aircraft requirements, Washington state officials warn
The White House is considering an executive order that would overhaul standards for some wildland firefighting efforts, a ...
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Sen. Sheehy, who started aerial firefighting company, wants to end USFS aircraft inspections
The Forest Service has conducted its own annual inspections of aircraft for about half a century, following a spate of deadly ...
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Coulson to convert four ex-New Zealand C-130Hs to firefighters
New Zealand has sold four former air force Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transports to firefighting specialist Coulson ...
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White House pushed to move firefighting out of Forest Service
A draft executive order would revamp wildland firefighting, pursuing a new federal agency and mandating 30-minute response ...
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Smoke in the Treasure Valley? Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting training held at Boise Airport
Don't worry if you see smoke coming from south Boise this week — the Boise Fire Department is holding training at the Boise ...
After controversy, TF Green Airport revamps leadership of security, police department
The airport is beefing up job requirements for public safety head, adding consultant to oversee police department, and ...
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On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the US brace for wildfire risks
(AP Photo/ Ty O’Neil) Firefighter John Ward works to control the Black Cove ... National Guard shows a UH-60 Black Hawk ...
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Firefighter Air Coalition And Illinois Fire Service Institute Boost Firefighter Safety Through More Air, More Time
New training alliance with IFSI will teach firefighters hands-on skills in air supply technologies increasing fireground performance at high-rise fires Building strong partnerships allows IFSI to ...