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Phil Johnston

@firefaqs

Retired fire chief w/ 24+ yrs svc in CA ID MO & AR. 16+ yrs FF thru Asst FC, 9 yrs as consultant & investigator for 50 yrs total in fire. KØAA. #ProblemSolver

 Colorado Springs, CO
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Burned and uninsured: Wildfires are leaving California’s housing market in trouble | CNN Business

Burned and uninsured: Wildfires are leaving California’s housing market in trouble | CNN Business

After the 2018 Camp Fire – the deadliest wildfire in California’s history – engulfed Michael and Kristy Daneau’s Paradise home, the couple and their four daughters were forced to move 30 miles away...

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#ParkFire => 45K + acres, multiple homes destroyed, forced evacuations. I'm listening to "Butte County Fire / CalFire, Chico Fire". Listen on @ScannerRadio. scannerradio.app/?l=MzM5MA&s…
Butte County Fire / CalFire, Chico Fire Scanner | Listen Live | Scanner Radio

Butte County Fire / CalFire, Chico Fire Scanner | Listen Live | Scanner Radio

Listen live to Butte County Fire / CalFire, Chico Fire, a Public Safety scanner in Butte County, California. Free real-time police, fire and EMS audio on Scanner Radio for iOS and Android.

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#BidwellPark in #Chico has always posed #wildfire risks. The #ParkFire is proof. My first appointment as a fire chief occurred in Chico. Bidwell Park was always a concern of our City and CalFire partners. chicoer.com/

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Chico Enterprise-Record: Breaking News, Sports, Business, Entertainment and Chico News

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#PowerIncident #VegetationFire BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Kern County firefighters on scene of a vegetation fire on HWY 178 approx. 3 miles from the mouth of the canyon. Be advised that travel through the canyon will be impacted. Approx. 200 acres at this time.
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Thankfully recent rains & cooler weather have assisted more than 1K #firefighters contain South Fork & Salt fires in NM. The impact on village of Ruidoso is devastating. @usfire remains in communication with Ruidoso fire officers. Our thoughts are with all in the battle. @fema
Image from Dr. Lori Moore Merrell (@DrLoriMM)
Image from Dr. Lori Moore Merrell (@DrLoriMM)
Image from Dr. Lori Moore Merrell (@DrLoriMM)
Image from Dr. Lori Moore Merrell (@DrLoriMM)
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NEW: Effective Today 6/12 at 1200 MDT the Rocky Mountain Area Preparedness Level is being elevated to 2 (PL2).
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Don’t Overlook this Article About #Wildfires. It is very informative. cnn.com/2024/03/21/climate/w…
A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster | CNN

A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster | CNN

A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires in the United States.

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Wind Turbine Burns After Tornado Smashed It From The Weather Channel iPhone App weather.com/storms/tornado/v…
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Excellent Article to Read, Reflect Upon and Remember @FEMA @FEMA_Deanne⁩ cnn.com/2024/05/12/politics/…
How Deanne Criswell blazed a trail from fighting fires to running FEMA | CNN Politics

How Deanne Criswell blazed a trail from fighting fires to running FEMA | CNN Politics

Standing in front of a ruined warehouse in tornado-ravaged Marietta, Oklahoma, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell was full of questions.

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Tragic Accident Takes Life of Phoenix Firefighter’s Son. #BounceHouse dangers are real. cnn.com/2024/05/01/us/arizon…
Toddler of Phoenix first responder dies after bounce house goes airborne | CNN

Toddler of Phoenix first responder dies after bounce house goes airborne | CNN

A 2-year-old child died after a strong gust of wind sent the bounce house he was in airborne and into a neighboring lot in central Arizona, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said.

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#Maui #Wildfire Report No.1 cnn.com/2024/04/16/us/maui-w…
Hawaii AG to release first report from probe into deadly Maui wildfires | CNN

Hawaii AG to release first report from probe into deadly Maui wildfires | CNN

The first phase of findings from a comprehensive investigation into the August 2023 wildfires in Maui, the deadliest in the US in more than a century, will be released on Wednesday, Hawaii’s attorney...

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#Urgent #Fire & #Safety #Alert cnn.com/2024/03/15/business/…
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Explosion and massive fire at a distribution plant in Michigan. I'm listening to "Macomb County Police, Fire, and EMS". Listen on @ScannerRadio. scannerradio.app/?l=NzA2NzM&…
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#Wildfires in #Chile #Kill More Than 120. cnn.com/2024/02/03/climate/c…
More than 120 killed by raging wildfires in Chile as authorities warn toll will rise | CNN

More than 120 killed by raging wildfires in Chile as authorities warn toll will rise | CNN

Devastating wildfires tearing through swaths of Chile have killed more than 120 people, authorities said Monday, as they warned that the death toll was set to rise.

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Acting Secretary of Interior Announces $138 Million for Wildland Fire Mitigation and Resilience drovers.com/news/ag-policy/a…
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The Rising Threat of Catastrophic Global Risks - #Risks #Threats #Worldwide cnn.com/2024/01/10/business/…
The people paid to spot risks see high chance of ‘global catastrophe’ within 10 years | CNN Business

The people paid to spot risks see high chance of ‘global catastrophe’ within 10 years | CNN Business

Humanity faces a perilous future, marked by an explosion of disinformation turbocharged by artificial intelligence and the devastating effects of climate change.

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We're granting $22M to build an overpass on I-25 between Denver & Colorado Springs. Once completed, the Greenland Wildlife Overpass will be one of the largest overpass structures in North America, spanning six lanes of interstate highway. gazette.com/news/wildlife/22…
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#Honda Vehicle #Recall includes risk of fires and crashes of 2023 models. cnn.com/2023/11/19/business/…
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#Colorado #Wildfire Update >>> Wildfire reported in Pueblo County, pre-evacuation notice issued gazette.com/news/uncontained…
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#Hyundai and #Kia Announce Fire Recalls, Ask Drivers to Park Their Vehicles Away From Structures. cnn.com/2023/09/27/business/…
In latest recall, Hyundai and Kia ask owners of 3.3 million vehicles to park outside due to risk of...

In latest recall, Hyundai and Kia ask owners of 3.3 million vehicles to park outside due to risk of...

Owners of about 3.3 million Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs in the United States should avoid parking in or near structures because the vehicles could suddenly catch fire – whether they’re being driven...

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