Stephanie Watson

2 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Stephanie Watson |Stephanie Watson

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Cal Fire is partnering with organizations such as Google and Muon Space to use a satellite system to detect wildfires on Earth. Cal Fire officials announced that the first satellite in the FireSat constellation is now in space, bringing them closer to real-time, global fire tracking. With over 50 satellites planned, the nonprofit-backed effort, supported by the three organizations, aims to revolutionize how Cal Fire detects and combats wildfires, the fire agency stated.

2 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Stephanie Watson |Stephanie Watson

PHOTO: Canandaigua’s fire department has added to its ranks of certified Hazardous Materials Technicians after completing the final modules of a rigorous state training program last week. Firefighters with Canandaigua Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 2098 wrapped up Modules 4 and 5 of the New York State Hazardous Materials Technician course. They had previously completed Modules 1 through 3 in 2023, along with the Hazardous Materials Incident Command course earlier this year.