The French government has a daunting task ahead. The fire at Notre Dame de Paris destroyed its roof and spire and damaged a 62-foot stained glass window along with one of the world’s largest pipe organs. Priceless stonework was likely weakened by the extreme heat. Repairs will be arduous and …
Read More »TUSCALOOSA FIRE RESCUE GETTING DRONE FOR SEARCH ASSISTANCE
Reporting by WVUA 23 Reporter Keldreck Conwell Soon, a drone will become a part of the Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Department’s assortment of tools. The drone will have many key components, taking on duties to help the fire department search for anyone who goes missing. The equipment costs about $25,000. …
Read More »Fire region rezoning needs urgent rethink
The ACT Emergency Service Agency (ESA) Commissioner, Dominic Lane, this week stated that Canberra’s bushfire risk is as high as it was in the 2003 fires and warned against community complacency. Is it community or government complacency that is the problem here? The Strategic Bushfire Management Plan sensibly prohibits developments …
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