firefighting
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Aurora Fire’s ‘Camp Spark’ ignites courage, grit in young girls interested in firefighting
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Aurora Fire Rescue plans to fire up Camp Spark, a free summer camp igniting girl power in young women interested in fire service and seeking to help diversify the male-dominated field. “I think that a lot of men think that girls can’t do this, and with this camp, it shows that girls can do this.”…
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Colorado announces millions in funding to prepare for what could be the worst wildfire season in history
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Colorado will pour nearly $20 million of federal funding into fire prevention this year ahead of what could be the worst fire season in the state’s history, officials announced on Friday. On the same day, the state House passed House Bill 1007, which would create a grant program for organizations that conduct wildfire mitigation outreach in…
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Tipton, Lamborn question whether Forest Service is prepared for Colo. fire season
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WASHINGTON – Two Colorado congressmen sought assurances from a Trump administration official Thursday that forest firefighting measures are adequate, as a blaze in southwestern Colorado forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. “When we’re talking about being able to keep some of the firefighters safe, when you get into the rugged terrain in southwest Colorado…
