According to Haaretz, the Israel Prisons Service is on alert in case of protests by Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian security prisoners, sending firefighting teams to various prisons.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/05/palestinian-khader-adnan-dies-israeli-jail-after-87-day-hunger-strike

A firefighting helicopter flew past homes in the Wilden neighborhood of Kelowna, British Columbia, on Friday.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/19/world/canada/canada-wildfires-british-columbia-kelowna.html

Air tankers, like this one dropping fire retardant near Hay River in September, were a common sight this summer in the N.W.T. and across Canada, and an important tool in wildland firefighting.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/water-bomber-wildfire-climate-change-1.7070025?cmp=rss

ALERTCalifornia and CAL FIRE created the fire detection AI tool with the goal of improving firefighting capabilities and response times.

Source: https://www.sandiegometro.com/2023/10/daily-business-report-oct-30-2023/

Amidst this crisis, authorities are also urging wildfire tourists and drone operators to stay away to ensure the safety of emergency responders and aircraft engaged in firefighting efforts.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/news/british-columbia-wildfires-ease/

An Israeli air force transport aircraft will accompany the firefighting planes to ensure logistical support.

Source: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-751618

Any fire hydrant found to produce insufficient flow for firefighting will be repaired, replaced or otherwise mitigated.”

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/05/10/city-officials-and-west-virginia-american-water-meet-to-discuss-fire-hydrant-issues/

At one point, the long odds of an NFL career prompted him to pursue a firefighting career.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/richardson-family-celebrating-life-in-new-home-as-colts-prepare-for-opener-against-jags/

Both the frequency and size of the wildland fires have increased dramatically over the years, often stretching firefighting budgets to their limits, Trauernicht said.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/09/03/hawaii-news/west-maui-firefighters-stretched-thin-under-challenging-conditions/

Brussels has made efforts to expand the EU’s role in disaster response and is building a permanent fleet of firefighting aircrafts that can be dispatched in vulnerable countries.

Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-countries-cut-firefighter-jobs-despite-climate-crisis-new-data-shows/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

But few were directly involved in firefighting efforts, and none had served as a full-time lead pilot before Barr.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/28/obituaries/mary-barr-overlooked.html

But there was no active firefighting taking place, as recent rains had put a damper on fire behavior, Morse said.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-17/wildfire-crews-forced-to-pause-after-gasoline-and-diesel-fuel-mix-up

California is deploying new tools - including AI, satellites, cameras, drones, and real-time intelligence alongside its largest standing army of firefighters and a fleet of aerial firefighting unmatched in number anywhere else on the planet.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/california-deploy-new-technologies-anticipated-intense-wildfire-season

During the two-day event, Sailors competed in firefighting, leak patching and general military knowledge tests.

Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/441549/bahrain-based-sailors-hold-navy-skills-competition

Events will include firefighting displays and opportunities to climb aboard a fire truck and check out specialist firefighting equipment.

Source: https://newcastleweekly.com.au/be-prepared-rfs-urge-action-during-get-ready-weekend/

Events will include firefighting displays and opportunities to climb aboard a fire truck and check out specialist firefighting equipment.

Source: https://newcastleweekly.com.au/be-prepared-rfs-urge-action-during-get-ready-weekend/

Five firefighting units are at the scene carrying out their rescue efforts, Dhaka Tribune quoted Fire Service Officer-in-Charge (Media Cell) Md Shahjahan Shikder as saying.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/198235/8-dead-over-100-injured-as-explosion-hits-Old-Dhaka-building

Forest Service firefighters will be working with Oregon Department of Forestry firefighting resources to conduct the prescribed burn operations.

Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/prescribed-burning-announcements-2023/

Fort St. John RCMP is looking to bring awareness to stolen firefighting equipment that may travel through the Peace region along the Alaska Highway.

Source: https://energeticcity.ca/2023/10/21/missing-grande-prairie-woman-could-be-in-b-c/

Funding for the apparel comes from a provincial grant intended for the purchase of new gear, specifically for wildland firefighting.

Source: https://www.eaglevalleynews.com/news/low-ground-water-and-drought-conditions-raise-summer-wildfire-concerns-for-the-columbia-shuswap/