Apr 9, 2024
The US Needs Wildland Firefighters More Than Ever, but the Federal Government Is Losing Them –
Black Butte, an inactive volcano in eastern Oregon, saw a group of United States Forest Service smokejumpers arrive by turboprop plane in May 2022. Among them was Ben Elkind, a seasoned firefighter with 14 years of experience. During a training exercise that spring, he suffered severe injuries to his left leg and pelvis. Despite the uncertain nature of his recovery, Elkind expressed a strong desire to return to jumping.
ProPublica.org Article
Apr 9, 2024
BC issues the first fire ban of the season. The B.C. Wildfire Service has declared a prohibition on fires in the Cariboo region starting at noon on Thursday, March 28, citing “unusually dry conditions from fall through winter leading to heightened drought levels.”
msn.com
Apr 9, 2024
La Crosse Assistant Chief of Operations Jeff Murphy retires after 28 years of service.
News 8000
Apr 9, 2024
David Pucci has been named as the Chief of Central County Fire Department.
Krone4 News
Apr 9, 2024
David L. Gratch was welcomed as Rome’s new Fire Chief.
Rome Sentinel News
Apr 9, 2024
Erie Fire Chief Joe Walko is retiring after 44 years with the department.
Erie News
Apr 9, 2024
Derry councilors unanimously approved the appointment of Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Haggart to be the new Fire Chief.
unionleader.com News
Mar 8, 2024
Trevor Pike Retires as Sechelt Fire Chief After 35 Years of Dedication and Leadership.
BNN BREAKING NEWS
Mar 8, 2024
Catoosa County Fire Department Assistant Chief of Operations Daniel Walston has been appointed as the next chief
NORTHWEST GEORGIAN NEWS
Mar 8, 2024
Community celebrates Clay Fire Chief Timm Schabbel’s retirement after 35 years of service.
WSBT LOCAL NEWS
