Wildfires, intensified by climate change, have wreaked havoc on communities from Maui to the Mediterranean this summer. These disasters have claimed lives, strained firefighters, and amplified the call for innovative solutions. This is where artificial intelligence comes into play.
This summer, federal wildland firefighters bravely battled some of the most severe wildfires to strike the U.S. and Canada. However, as Congress approaches its September 30 deadline to secure government funding, these firefighters face the potential loss of half their salaries.
Regardless of whether a government agreement is reached, rent remains due on October 1st.
The Fire Department of New York has reported that the number of its members who have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses now matches the number lost on the day of the attacks, which is 343.
This toll was further increased by two recent deaths.
Fire official Rick Cheung emphasizes that regardless of the pros and cons associated with using mass timber in highrise buildings, a primary consideration should always be firefighter safety.
The City of Wausau announced that Jeremy Kopp will become the next Fire Chief. Posted August 29, 2023.
South County’s longtime Fire Chief Steve Lieberman announced his retirement from the Five Cities Fire Authority on Monday. Posted August 21, 2023.