Descrease article font size Increase article font size A wildfire burning in B.C.’s Peace Region has prompted officials to undertake a “tactical evacuation” of homes. The BC Wildfire Service said the fire was estimated at 40 hectares in size, and burning near Highway 97 about 10 kilometres southwest of Chetwynd, which is about 100 kilometres … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The green light has been given to a pilot project that is expected to trigger green lights a little quicker and help improve emergency response times. The city says certain WFPS crews have started using emergency vehicle pre-emption technology (EVP) to cut down the time it takes … Read more
Last Updated: April 12, 2024, 19:29 IST Some airlines offer passengers ‘flotation seat cushions’ as a life preserver. Some airlines offer passengers flotation seat cushions, armrests, headrests, pillows, or similar aircraft equipment as a life preserver during a dangerous incident. The thought of evacuating an aeroplane in an emergency in a neon life jacket is … Read more