Tag: Firefighters
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Fire Ignites at Lloyd District Red Robin as Homeless Warming Fire Spreads, Portland Fire Officials Say
Incident Overview: Fire Sparks at Red Robin in the Lloyd District Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a fire at a Red Robin in the Lloyd District after a warming fire from a nearby homeless encampment set the wall alight. Fire officials said the flames breached the exterior and briefly reached the interior of the…
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Fire teams work to stabilize Ashford-area home after fatal blaze
Tragic fire in Hamstreet prompts swift response Emergency services were dispatched just after noon on Sunday to a dwelling on White Admiral Way, Hamstreet, near Ashford, following reports of a severe fire. The blaze intensified quickly, prompting an urgent response from multiple fire engines and rescue teams. By the height of the incident, six engines…
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Boxing Day Firefighters Strike Called Off by Union
Union Calls Off Boxing Day Strike Between Noon and 1 PM The Professional Firefighters’ Union has decided to cancel its planned Boxing Day one-hour strike, which was set to begin at midday. The move comes after a brief but significant pause in organized action, with union leadership acknowledging that Boxing Day is a time for…
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Boxing Day Strike Called Off by Paid Firefighters
Background The Professional Firefighters’ Union has decided to cancel a planned Boxing Day strike that was set to commence at midday. The one-hour stoppage, organized by the union, had been a signal of discontent over working conditions or pay, but was paused to acknowledge the unique circumstances of the holiday season. Why the Pause? Union…
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Firefighters Pause Boxing Day Strike to Spend Time with Whanau
Summary: A Holiday Gesture from the Union The Professional Firefighters’ Union has decided to call off a planned Boxing Day strike that was due to begin at midday. The one-hour stoppage, originally set to disrupt service during a holiday period, will not proceed as anticipated. The decision reflects a broader consideration of workers’ families and…
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Fire Breaks Out on Northlands Road in Totton as Police Open Inquiry
Overview of the Incident A significant fire broke out on Northlands Road in Totton late on Saturday night, with emergency services responding at 10:50pm. The incident drew a large contingent of firefighters and prompted an urgent police investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the blaze. Firefighting Response At the height of the operation, 25…
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Fire at Northlands Road Totton: Police Begin Investigation
Fire incident reported on Northlands Road, Totton A major fire disrupted Northlands Road in Totton late Saturday night as emergency services responded to reports of a blaze. Firefighters arrived promptly after receiving the alert and worked to contain the flames, prioritizing the safety of nearby residents and limiting the spread of the fire to adjacent…
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From Fighting Fires to Fighting Cancer: A Firefighter’s Call for Early Screening
Introduction: A Life Changed Suddenly For many, the call of the fire brigade is a lifelong vocation. But for one Dublin firefighter, that vocation took an unexpected turn: a diagnosis of prostate cancer that arrived without symptoms and without the usual signs. The turnaround—from strength and stamina to a cancer diagnosis—was jarring, yet it emphasized…
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It’s Different for Everyone: From fighting fires to fighting cancer
Introduction: A Routine Screen That Changed a Life When a fit, active firefighter receives a cancer diagnosis, the news can feel unreal. For Connell, the shock was tempered by a practical thread of fortune: the diagnosis came at a time when he had just agreed to participate in a new prostate cancer screening initiative with…
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Government Unveils Wildfire Compensation at Fire Services Convention
Introduction to Wildfire Compensation In a significant announcement at the annual Fire Services Convention, Premier John Hogan revealed crucial details regarding financial compensation for individuals who bravely fought wildfires across Newfoundland. This initiative, first hinted at earlier in the year, aims to recognize the sacrifices made by firefighters and volunteers during the intense wildfire seasons.…