Tag: firefighting
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California Expands Aerial Firefighting Fleet with New C-130H Airtanker and Helitack Base
California boosts its wildfire defenses with the deployment of a fourth C-130H airtanker and the launch of its 11th Helitack base at Ramona Airport, enhancing rapid response capabilities for the upcoming fire season.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentClimate ChangeComputers and InternetSocial Issues CaliforniaWildfireFirefightingC-130 HerculesHelitack BaseRamona AirportCAL FIRECalifornia Governors Office
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CAL FIRE Graduates 39 Company Officers Amidst Historic State Investments
Governor Newsom announced 39 Company Officers graduated from CAL FIRE, adding to over 3,300 since 2019. California has made historic investments in emergency response and expanded training centers and workforce.
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California Deploys Over 2,800 Personnel to Combat Early Wildfire Season
California mobilizes over 2,800 personnel and equipment to tackle an early and active wildfire season, with Governor Newsom securing federal aid for ongoing fires and urging public preparedness.
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New Haven Firefighter Dies 34 Years After On-Duty Injury
New Haven Firefighter Thomas Kelly died May 4, 2026, from injuries sustained in a 1992 fall during a commercial building fire. His death, 34 years after the incident, is among 20 firefighter fatalities reported in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Thomas KellyNew Haven Fire DepartmentFirefighter Fatality2026On-duty InjuryConnecticutFirefighting