International Aid for California Fires

Jul 14, 2008 1:05 PM

The Associated Press reports Australia, Canada, Greece, Mexico and New Zealand are sending firefighters and equipment to California to help crews combat wildfires. Additionally, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered assistance from 2,000 more National Guard troops — he previously ordered 400 to the scene.

"We are stretched thin and our firefighters are exhausted," Schwarznegger told AP. "The fire season as we've known it is pretty much over … Now we have fire season all year round."

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Mutual Aid is a blog of news and views from FIRE CHIEF staff and industry experts — a virtual conversation about the issues important to you as a fire service leader.

In Service provides information on fleet management, apparatus specifying and maintenance. Keep abreast of new trends and changes to emergency vehicle apparatus.

Station Style focuses on the architectural design and needs of fire and emergency stations today. See the latest in design trends and learn about the Fire Station Design Awards.

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