firefighters Archives – Gizmodo Australia

Inmate firefighters march past an American flag, while led by a fire captain, as they work to put out hot spots from the Tick Fire on October 25, 2019 in Canyon Country, California. (Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images)

Science & Health

2 weeks ago

California Passes Law to Help Inmate Firefighters Pursue Professional Careers in the Field

Jody Serrano

Senator Kamala Harris, the running mate for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, speaks during a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, on August 12, 2020. (Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP)

Science & Health

2 months ago

The Climate Danger of Kamala Harris’ Prison Labour Legacy

Yessenia Funes

U.S. Firefighters Die In Plane Crash While Battling Australian Fires

Online

8 months ago

U.S. Firefighters Die In Plane Crash While Battling Australian Fires

Matt Novak

Three American firefighters died in a plane crash while battling Australia’s bushfires in the state of New South Wales on Thursday, according to authorities in the region. It’s not immediately clear what caused the firefighting air tanker to crash.

Online

9 months ago

ScoMo Won’t Pay Volunteer Firefighters But Here’s How You Can Help

Sarah Basford

Water bombing helicopters working into the sunset to try and contain a large fire

Online

11 months ago

Virtual Tools, Real Fires: How Holograms And Other Tech Could Help Outsmart Bushfires

David Tuffley

Australia continues to experience unprecedented destruction from bushfires. Now is the time to harness our technological tools, and find innovative ways to help alleviate the problem, and also prevent future disaster.