CBC Canada3h ago
Saskatoon firefighters faced 'substantial strain' from overdoses last year
The number of calls for Saskatoon firefighters to respond to overdoses nearly doubled in 2025, while the number of encampment fires more than doubled. The number of fire inspections dropped.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saskatoon-fire-department-overdoses-encampments-homeless-firefighters-9.7195659?cmp=rss
CBC North5h ago
Firefighters battle blaze at Dawson City's iconic Westminster Hotel
There was a large amount of smoke downtown, and fire crews were asking residents to stay away from the blaze for their own safety. On social media, a city of Dawson spokesperson wrote there were no known reports of injuries or threats to neighboring buildings.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/dawson-city-s-iconic-westminster-hotel-razed-by-fire-9.7202871?cmp=rss
CBC New Brunswick13h ago
Fredericton firefighters get lesson in defending homes from wildfires
The Fredericton Fire Department is gearing up for what could be a busy wildfire season, training firefighters in how best to respond when burning trees begin to threaten homes.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-fire-department-wildfire-9.7201594?cmp=rss
ResearchBuzz: Firehose18h ago

Futurism: First Responders Are Being Overwhelmed by Data Center Fires. “The fire department in Jerome Township, Ohio, an exurb northwest of Columbus, has grown increasingly annoyed at two Amazon data centers over the last four years. Since the first site was approved by local officials in 2021, first responders have answered a combined 84 emergencies between the two facilities, a rate of about […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/17/futurism-first-responders-are-being-overwhelmed-by-data-center-fires/
Futurism: First Responders Are Being Overwhelmed by Data Center Fires

Futurism: First Responders Are Being Overwhelmed by Data Center Fires. “The fire department in Jerome Township, Ohio, an exurb northwest of Columbus, has grown increasingly annoyed at two Ama…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose
Global News2d ago
Fredericton firefighters receive special training to combat wildfires near populated areas
The program, run by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), teaches command, control and tactical decision-making when protecting structures exposed to wildfire.
#Fire #FrederictonFireDepartment #InternationalAssociationofFireFighters #Wildfires
https://globalnews.ca/news/11851784/fredericton-firefighters-special-training-wildfires-populated-areas/
Global News New Brunswick2d ago
Fredericton firefighters receive special training to combat wildfires near populated areas
The program, run by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), teaches command, control and tactical decision-making when protecting structures exposed to wildfire.
#Fire #FrederictonFireDepartment #InternationalAssociationofFireFighters #Wildfires
https://globalnews.ca/news/11851784/fredericton-firefighters-special-training-wildfires-populated-areas/
World news | The Guardian2d ago
Woman who drowned in Suffolk ‘might have been saved’ if fire service alerted more quickly https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/15/saffron-cole-nottage-drowned-suffolk-saved-fire-service-alerted-quickly-coroner #Suffolk #England #EmergencyServices #Firefighters #UkNews
Woman who drowned in Suffolk ‘might have been saved’ if fire service alerted more quickly

Saffron Cole-Nottage became stuck headfirst and might have lived had ambulance service alerted fire service immediately, coroner says

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Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines2d ago

Friday, May 15, 2026

Is Vladimir Putin getting tired of Russia's war in Ukraine? -- Teachers told children Ukraine does not exist; Kyiv brings back 8 children from Russian-occupied territories -- Russia's prison population falls as convicts are sent to war -- Ukraine's military now 'strongest, most powerful' in Europe, Rubio says ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/friday-may-15-2026/

Yaen2d ago
In addition to professional firefighters, Tokyo has lots of small volunteer stations spread out across the city. Behind these doors are small & mobile engines that can be wheeled out & pushed by a team to quickly start putting out fires before the big guys show up. #cycling #firefighters #tokyo #fedibikes
Médard2d ago

Jour 5 : En l’air

#PhotoMai2026 #PhotoMay2026 #clocher #pompiers #firefighters #echelle #ladder