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BC Wildfire Service Planned Burn Nearly Kills Firefighters
A WorkSafeBC investigation revealed that a planned burn by the BC Wildfire Service in British Columbia's Shuswap region on August 17, 2023, nearly killed multiple firefighters due to inadequate safety measures, resulting in a near-miss incident that required a rescue operation.
BC Wildfire Service Planned Burn Nearly Kills Firefighters
A WorkSafeBC investigation revealed that a planned burn by the BC Wildfire Service in British Columbia's Shuswap region on August 17, 2023, nearly killed multiple firefighters due to inadequate safety measures, resulting in a near-miss incident that required a rescue operation.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Ministers Push for Pay Raises for Police, Firefighters, and Coast Guard
Greek Ministers Kikilias and Georgiadis are urging salary increases for police, firefighters, and coast guards following similar raises for the armed forces, citing the vital roles these personnel play and the need for fair compensation.
Greek Ministers Push for Pay Raises for Police, Firefighters, and Coast Guard
Greek Ministers Kikilias and Georgiadis are urging salary increases for police, firefighters, and coast guards following similar raises for the armed forces, citing the vital roles these personnel play and the need for fair compensation.
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44% Bias Score
UK Photographer's Three-Year Campaign Supports Ukrainian Firefighters
Photographer Ed Matthews, based in Kyiv, has spent three years supporting Ukrainian firefighters, facilitating the donation of 118 fire engines and 200,000 pieces of equipment through Fire-Aid, while also launching Brave Minds, a mental health program providing therapy and crisis support.
UK Photographer's Three-Year Campaign Supports Ukrainian Firefighters
Photographer Ed Matthews, based in Kyiv, has spent three years supporting Ukrainian firefighters, facilitating the donation of 118 fire engines and 200,000 pieces of equipment through Fire-Aid, while also launching Brave Minds, a mental health program providing therapy and crisis support.
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24% Bias Score
Over 200 Dutch Emergency Responders Injured During New Year's Eve Violence
Over 10,000 emergency responders worked during the Netherlands' New Year's Eve, but over 200 sustained injuries from violence, including permanent hearing damage and mental health issues, prompting increased safety measures like bodycams and police initiatives to engage with communities.
Over 200 Dutch Emergency Responders Injured During New Year's Eve Violence
Over 10,000 emergency responders worked during the Netherlands' New Year's Eve, but over 200 sustained injuries from violence, including permanent hearing damage and mental health issues, prompting increased safety measures like bodycams and police initiatives to engage with communities.
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40% Bias Score
Elizabeth Emblem Honors 38 UK Public Servants
King Charles presented the Elizabeth Emblem, a new award honoring 38 UK public servants who died in the line of duty, at Windsor Castle, recognizing their sacrifice and providing belated recognition to their families.
Elizabeth Emblem Honors 38 UK Public Servants
King Charles presented the Elizabeth Emblem, a new award honoring 38 UK public servants who died in the line of duty, at Windsor Castle, recognizing their sacrifice and providing belated recognition to their families.
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44% Bias Score
Southern California Wildfire Spreads Rapidly
A large wildfire near Camarillo, California, is rapidly spreading, causing significant damage and prompting evacuations. Strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions are exacerbating the situation.
Southern California Wildfire Spreads Rapidly
A large wildfire near Camarillo, California, is rapidly spreading, causing significant damage and prompting evacuations. Strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions are exacerbating the situation.
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0% Bias Score
Two Firefighters Die in Alcorcón Garage Fire
Two firefighters died Wednesday in an Alcorcón garage fire after a hybrid vehicle collision caused an explosion; one died in the explosion, the other from oxygen deprivation; a third firefighter is in critical condition, and fourteen others suffered minor injuries.
Two Firefighters Die in Alcorcón Garage Fire
Two firefighters died Wednesday in an Alcorcón garage fire after a hybrid vehicle collision caused an explosion; one died in the explosion, the other from oxygen deprivation; a third firefighter is in critical condition, and fourteen others suffered minor injuries.
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40% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfire Exposes Firefighters to High Levels of Carcinogens
The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, ranking as the second-most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, burned over 23,000 acres and 5,000 structures, exposing firefighters to high levels of carcinogens; a study of 300 firefighters revealed significantly higher concentrations of PFAS and ...
Los Angeles Wildfire Exposes Firefighters to High Levels of Carcinogens
The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, ranking as the second-most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, burned over 23,000 acres and 5,000 structures, exposing firefighters to high levels of carcinogens; a study of 300 firefighters revealed significantly higher concentrations of PFAS and ...
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44% Bias Score
Victorian Firefighters Threaten to Ground 30 Trucks Over Safety Concerns
Victorian firefighters are threatening to remove up to 30 fire trucks from service due to safety concerns over an aging fleet, escalating their dispute with the state government and potentially impacting emergency response capabilities during the fire season. A recent incident where a truck's water ...
Victorian Firefighters Threaten to Ground 30 Trucks Over Safety Concerns
Victorian firefighters are threatening to remove up to 30 fire trucks from service due to safety concerns over an aging fleet, escalating their dispute with the state government and potentially impacting emergency response capabilities during the fire season. A recent incident where a truck's water ...
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56% Bias Score
German Firefighter Survey Reveals High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals and 43.8% of volunteers experienced violence (verbal abuse, physical attacks, threats) during the last two years, with most incidents occurring during traffic and rescue operations; many incidents remain unreported.
German Firefighter Survey Reveals High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals and 43.8% of volunteers experienced violence (verbal abuse, physical attacks, threats) during the last two years, with most incidents occurring during traffic and rescue operations; many incidents remain unreported.
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28% Bias Score
"Bavaria Raises Firefighter Age Limit to 67 to Address Personnel Shortages"
"The Bavarian cabinet approved raising the active service age limit for volunteer firefighters to 67, with exceptions possible up to age 70, to address personnel shortages and improve future readiness, while also eliminating the four-year wait for command positions and enabling cost recovery for fal...
"Bavaria Raises Firefighter Age Limit to 67 to Address Personnel Shortages"
"The Bavarian cabinet approved raising the active service age limit for volunteer firefighters to 67, with exceptions possible up to age 70, to address personnel shortages and improve future readiness, while also eliminating the four-year wait for command positions and enabling cost recovery for fal...
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40% Bias Score
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