Our LAFD has predeployed and staged water tenders, engine... task forces and other resources to the Porter Ranch and Granada HIlls with a focus on high risk fire areas. City crews and first responders are onsite and prepared to respond as needed.show more

While emergency repairs are underway, we are making drinking... water, showers and other resources available for Angelenos who may have been impacted by the outage in Porter Ranch and Granada Hills. LADWP and other City departments are mobilizing resources to ensure that Angelenos stay safe and hydrated.show more

Helitack crews serve as highly skilled and productive aerial... firefighting resources. These crews are specially trained in the tactical and logistical use of helicopters for fire suppression, serving as a primary initial attack resource, often first on-scene to assess the wildfire. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Boise Helitack crew is unique in the sense they are the only Interior-firefighting unit that operates a Type 1 helicopter for helitack operations. They respond to wildfires with a full complement of firefighting tools, 660-gallon water dropping bucket, and 12 firefighters on board – more than any other rotor-wing firefighting asset in the country. Their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter is one of the most safe, effective, and efficient firefighting aircraft in all wildfire response. Like other wildland fire resources, they respond where they are needed most, supporting wildfire operations across the country.show more

#RanchoFire UPDATE: As mentioned in the last post, forward... progress has stopped. Hand crews and engine companies have established a containment line around the fire, connecting with the wide bulldozer lines. Resources, including helicopters and fire engines, are starting to be released. Firefighters are now 100% focused on mopping up, ensuring every hotspot will be extinguished tonight. County of Ventura VenturaCoAirUnit #LAFD Talk 💬 LACoFD Ventura County Sheriffshow more

🚒Santa Rosa Fire Depatment is heading to Southern California... for mutual aid! 🚒 SRFD Engine 1 and OES 363 Engine companies are headed to assist at the PALISADES Fire with two overhead Chief Officers. We are honored to help and wish our crews a swift and safe journey down south.show more

#acaciafire; Forward progress on the fire has been stopped... and crews have a wet line around the fire. Firefighters and made a quick and aggressive attack on this fire with multiple engines, one of our handcrews, and coordinated water drops by our Firehawk helicopters. Crews will be remaining on scene another 1-2 hours mopping up hot spots across the fire footprint. Video: One of our Firehawk helicopters making a water drop over the fire.show more

SCDOT forces are continuing to treat roads with salt... brine on interstates and high traffic corridors to help prevent ice accumulation. If you are traveling, give these vehicles and our crews room to work and drive with caution. If you don’t have to be out on the roads, stay home.show more

This morning, four of our Wildland firefighters are headed... to California as part of a task force including City of Baytown, TX, Conroe Fire Dept, Needham Fire & Rescue/ Montgomery County ESD#4, and Porter Fire Dept. Please keep these men and women in your thoughts as they bravely face this disaster.show more

👩‍🚒🚨FIRE UPDATE: Thank you for the messages and displays... of support for the hundreds of fire fighters, 5 chopper crews and other crews from SANParks TMNP, VWS Wildfires and NCC currently actively fighting the fire. Please follow instructions of local Officers and Fire crews. As a precautionary measure the City's Disaster Risk Management teams have assisted with the evacuation of around 198 households from the Noordhoek Manor area, including 48 frail care residents. Road closures around the deep south are in place to protect residents. We urge you to stay away from these areas as traffic becomes gridlocked ⚠️ Donations in the form of water, energy drinks and bars, as well as non-perishable items may be dropped off at Lakeside Fire Station 🤍🤲show more

Pakistani forces have been targetting Civilian Areas in Poonch.... Substantial damage has been caused to schools, houses, shops and other establishments. Here is the video from Poonch City and adjoining areasshow more

We are starting the Heroes in the Classroom Bonus... Program to provide a sign-on bonus to retired first responders and veterans who become full-time classroom teachers. We support our veterans and first responders and believe their experience is invaluable for our students.show more

Omg!! My dad and his wife just got the... evacuation order. New fire broke out in Hidden Hills/West Hills/Calabasas areas and spreading fast We’re on our way to them FUCKING ARSONISTSshow more

Press Release Magen David Adom prepared to assist IDF... medical forces and the Ministry of Health with medical cover of the returning hostages: Ahead of the hostages’ return to Israel, Magen David Adom has deployed EMTs and paramedics in ambulances and mobile intensive care units to provide medical cover for their arrival and the accompanying events. MDA teams have been briefed, are fully prepared, and are assisting wherever needed. MDA Director General Eli Bin: “These are historic and emotional days, as the hostages we have longed to see return for the past two years are finally coming home. Magen David Adom has mobilized all its resources for this mission. Our teams are ready for any scenario and prepared to provide an immediate response if required.”show more

#MountainFire UPDATE: The fire has crossed Highway 118 and... is now impacting the Camarillo Heights area. Evacuation orders are in effect, and we urge residents to follow these orders for their safety. Several individuals have been injured and transported to local hospitals. Numerous structures are currently threatened. Due to extreme wind conditions, fixed-wing aircraft are unable to assist in firefighting efforts. Ground crews, helicopters and mutual aid resources are actively working to protect lives and property. For the latest information on road closures and evacuation zones, please visit County of Ventura VenturaCoAirUnit Ventura County Sheriff LAFD 🔥 Ventura County Fire Camarilloshow more

#sapsHQ [#NationalPoliceDay and #SAPSCareers Expo] The Special Task Force... #STF is the SAPS elite unit and for one to serve in this unit, the process entails a strict, rigid and stringent fifteen month programme which ensures members are trained to a high level of skill to only respond to high risk incidents. An #STF Parachute Wing is worn on the left chest and signifies that the member has been trained at a high level of weapon proficiency, hostage release tactics and the ability to deploy operationally by parachute into all territories. NPshow more

The USFS is currently assisting LAFD 🔥 on the... Palisades fire, supporting this incident with one air attack, one lead plane, four LAT’s (large airtankers), one task force, four type 3 engines and a water tender. We support our interagency partners and fight fires hand in hand.show more

#lagunafire #VCFD and our partner agencies Ventura City Fire,... Oxnard Fire, and Federal Fire Ventura County continue an aggressive attack on the fire burning off Laguna Road in the Oxnard plains. The fire is currently estimated at 15 acres. VCSO has issued evacuation orders for the Cal State Channel Islands Campus and fire resources are in place evaluating any potential structure threats. Residents are encouraged to follow and download the Watch Duty app for the latest evacuation updates and fire information. Video: Inside one of our Firehawk helicopters involved in water dropping operations over the fire.show more

Our first test flight is just the beginning! Behind... the scenes, we are focused on up-scaling and improving our technology. We are excited to announce that we have successfully tested the central subsystem of our Helix 2.0 oxygen-rich staged-combustion engine: the powerpack. We have performed two successful hot-fire tests in which we have shown steady-state operation and cavitation limits. The powerpack incorporates the turbopump and pre-burner(s). It is the most complex as well as the most mechanically and thermally stressed subsystem of a staged-combustion engine. This milestone validated key technological challenges, such as the simultaneous ignition of multiple pre-burners and turbopump cavitation performance. The results are in-line with the predictions from our design models. The closed-cycle architecture of Helix allows us to push the performance envelope further: Helix 2.0 is designed to deliver double the thrust (200kN), while mass, production technology and costs remain comparable to Helix 1.0. The result for our customers: more payload for a lower budget! Excited about this news? Check out our career portal for employment opportunities and help us to elevate our Helix staged-combustion engine technology to the next level! ➡️show more

🚨🇸🇾🇮🇱 WILDFIRES ERUPT IN SYRIA AND ISRAEL - LATTAKIA... & JERUSALEM BURNING Twin wildfires are threatening communities in both Syria and Israel today. In Latakia, Syria, a major wildfire has spread rapidly through dry terrain - with local firefighting crews struggling to contain it amid intense summer heat and limited resources. Meanwhile in Jerusalem, a brush fire in the Ein Lavan Reserve is advancing toward nearby homes. Firefighting planes and ground crews are working urgently to hold the line. No major injuries have been reported yet, but evacuations are underway as flames close in on residential areas. Source: Channel 12, Mossad Commentaryshow more