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Wildfire Tankers Collide Over Nevada Wildfire

Wildfire Tankers Collide Over Nevada Wildfire

Pilots killed in mid-air collision while fighting Bishop Fire     CALIENTE, Nev. (AP) — Two small air-tankers collided in mid-air in southeast Nevada on Thursday while battling a growing wildfire about 150 miles (241 kilometers) northeast of Las Vegas. The...

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Oregon National Guardsmen Complete Red Card Training

Oregon National Guardsmen Complete Red Card Training

400 certified in Salem     Defense Flash News SALEM, Oregon - Approximately 400 Oregon National Guardsman completed wildland firefighter training to receive their "Red Card", June 11-17, 2020 in Salem, Ore. The training was provided by the Oregon Department...

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Firefighters Make Gains on California Wildfires

Firefighters Make Gains on California Wildfires

Containment grows around Gold and Hog fires     ADIN, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters increased containment of large wildfires in rural northeastern California on Wednesday. The 34-square-mile (88-square-kilometer) Gold Fire in northern Lassen County was 70%...

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Vallfirest Backpack Fire Pump VFT 20 Liters

Vallfirest Backpack Fire Pump VFT 20 Liters

Comfort and versatility under the hardest conditions         Vallfirest   The VFT 20 Liter Backpack Pump is a major advance in ergonomic professional equipment. Designed for use in various operations, it offers more comfort, performance and...

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California Brush Fire Closes Highway

California Brush Fire Closes Highway

Blaze consumed nearly 3,000 acres     CALIFORNIA VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities ordered evacuations and closed a remote highway after a fast-moving wildfire churned through dry brush in Southern California on Tuesday. The blaze exploded in size after...

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Statewide Burn Ban on Washington DNR Land

Statewide Burn Ban on Washington DNR Land

Ban covers 12 million acres     OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state commissioner of public lands has ordered a statewide burn ban starting Tuesday because of hot, dry and windy weather conditions. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said the...

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Respiratory Protective Equipment for Wildland Fires

Respiratory Protective Equipment for Wildland Fires

Conversation between Sergi Pareja and Angelo Lorenzo     A.L: What are the occupational risks that wildland firefighters are exposed to? S.P: Wildland firefighters have the same risks as a welder, because they are exposed to heavy metals, the same risks as a...

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Cause of Maine’s Baxter State Park Wildfire Undetermined

Cause of Maine’s Baxter State Park Wildfire Undetermined

State forestry service is asking for help     OLD TOWN, Maine (AP) — The source of a May wildfire that consumed 45 acres in Baxter State Park remains undetermined, but it was not caused by lightning, Maine forestry officials said. The fire took place May 21...

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Vallfirest Concept Tests

Vallfirest Concept Tests

Reader input needed     Vallfirest We are going to show you two positioning proposals for the Vallfirest brand. First, read the two proposals carefully. Then, answer the questions. Click: NEXT

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Growth on Northeastern California Wildfires

Growth on Northeastern California Wildfires

Updates on Gold and Hog fires     ADIN, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters worked Friday to construct and reinforce containment lines around a forest fire in rural northeastern California. The Gold Fire in northern Lassen County was expected to go through another...

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