Pilot killed in crash was decorated Afghanistan war veteran NICK PERRY, Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hundreds of...
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by Peter Prochilo | Feb 14, 2017 | Aviation, News, Videos
Helicopter went down while fighting Port Hills fires CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (stuff.co.nz) – The pilot of a helicopter has died...
READ MORENIOSH LODD Report: Heart Attack Claims Wildland Supervisor after Training
by Peter Prochilo | Feb 13, 2017 | Firefighting, News
Investigators conclude that the exertion of the training precipitated the heart attack On June 10, 2015, a 33-year-old career, seasonal...
READ MOREFormer Hotshot Files Lawsuit over Arizona Wildfire Tragedy
by Peter Prochilo | Jan 31, 2017 | News
Supervisor claims material is being concealed Image from Granite Mountain Hotshot Christopher MacKenzie’s video clips shortly after 4:00...
READ MORENIOSH LODD Report: Wildland Firefighter Dies during Pack Test
by Peter Prochilo | Jan 30, 2017 | News
Wildland firefighter dies from hyperthermia in Arizona test On June 6, 2015, a 30-year-old male seasonal wildland fire fighter (FF) was...
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