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Call of Duty studio co-founder pleads guilty to crashing drone into firefighting aircraft

A Culver City, California resident has admitted to crashing his drone into a 'Super Scooper' firefighting aircraft battling the Los Angeles wildfires. His guilty plea spares him up to a year in prison, according to the Department of Justice. Peter …

Treyarch co-founder pleads guilty to crashing drone into firefighting plane during LA fires

Peter T. Akemann, co-founder of Call of Duty studio Treyarch, recently plead guilty and took a deal after piloting a drone during the Los Angeles fires this past January, which damaged a firefighting aircraft. On January 9, Akemann's drone flew over …

Iraq modernizes emergency services with British firefighting fleet

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq is set to modernize its emergency services with one of its largest investments yet in firefighting capabilities. Iraq’s Ministry of Interior will purchase 62 British-made firefighting trucks from Angloco, a UK company based …

Drone operator pleads guilty after aircraft hits firefighting airplane 

A Southern California man operating a drone that collided with a firefighting airplane flying over Palisades Fire last month has admitted to recklessly operating the aircraft, federal court records show. Peter Tripp Akemann, 56, agreed to plead guilty to …

Drone Pilot Who Flew Into Firefighting Airplane Attempts to Avoid Prison

An example of a firefighting aircraft “Super Scooper” like the one hit by Akemann’s drone. The co-founder of an influential video game company has pled guilty to flying his drone into a firefighting aircraft operating above the Los Angeles wildfires last …

Special firefighting gear extinguishes fire on Air Busan plane

It was reported that special firefighting equipment, also called an autonomous demolition fire vehicle, played a critical role in swiftly controlling the fire on an Air Busan plane at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, preventing it from leading to a …

Douglas County forestry officials decrease restrictions as firefighting conditions improve

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – With occasional rain and decreasing temperatures assisting firefighting efforts, officials with the Douglas Forest Protective Association are loosening restrictions on what activities are allowed in the county’s forested areas. …

Man pleads guilty to flying drone that struck fire-fighting plane during Palisades fire

HFD fire fighters save bulk of home

What is believed to be one of the oldest structures in Hinesville went up in flames Tuesday afternoon. Hinesville Fire Department dispatched units from both of its stations, and fire fighters worked to salvage much of the wooden building on Rebecca Street, …

Man admits flying drone that hit firefighting aircraft

LOS ANGELES — The pilot of a drone that crashed into a firefighting plane, leaving a gaping hole and grounding the aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of unsafely operating a drone, …

Rain aids firefighting in Los Angeles but raises toxic runoff concerns

While the rain is a welcome sight, the runoff that will carry toxic ash into the ocean poses a new threat, particularly in the Los Angeles Basin. SAN DIEGO — The rain received over the weekend has significantly helped firefighters combat the flames that …

Drone pilot pleads guilty to crashing into Palisades firefighting aircraft

A Culver City man pleads guilty to crashing a drone into a firefighting aircraft during the Palisades Fire. LOS ANGELES — A Culver City man has agreed to plead guilty to recklessly operating a drone that crashed into and damaged a Super Scooper …

‘Bureaucratic machinery, instead of identifying & eliminating root cause, content with fire-fighting’

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich And Tim Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the bipartisan Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 to strengthen the aerial wildfire suppression fleet and …

Treyarch Co-Founder Allegedly Hit Firefighting Plane with Drone During Los Angeles Wildfires

Summary Treyarch co-founder Peter Tripp Akemann pleaded guilty to "unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft" after colliding a drone with a firefighting plane. Akemann has reportedly signed a plea deal, requiring that he compensate the Quebec …

Drone operator avoids jail after mid-air collision with LA firefighting aircraft

A man has agreed to plead guilty to unsafely operating a drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, Federal authorities said Friday. Peter Tripp Akemann reached a plea agreement and will avoid prison …

California city’s massive $130M deficit threatens dangerous cuts to its firefighting capacity

Fox News Digital speaks with City Councilmember Zac Unger and Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington, who are working to keep firehouses open. Oakland's $129.8 million budget deficit could eradicate up to 30% of its firefighting capacity, depleting a …

For a few dollars and reduced sentences, inmates toil in LA firefighting

"I don't get paid because I had made a mistake over there at the prison and I got [disciplinary], so they [made] me come over here and work for free," Sanchez told TRT World, speaking through metal fencing at a firefighter camp in Malibu, …

Yorkshire Firm Wins Major Iraqi Firefighting Contract

1:00 AM 1st February 2025 business A Batley-based business has secured a multimillion-pound contract to supply fire-fighting vehicles to Iraq’s Civil Defence Directorate, supporting one of the country’s largest emergency services upgrades this century. …

Quarrier Joins PureForge as Chief Revenue Officer

PONTIAC, MI, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chip Quarrier joined PureForge as Chief Revenue Officer on January 21st, 2025, and he will lead all sales initiatives related to OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket. Quarrier is a …

LA Fires Leave Emotional Scars—New Training Helps Firefighters and Police Cope

Elias Institute of Professional Coaching Launches Emotional Recovery for Crisis Response® for First Responders LA Wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Firefighters, police officers, and public safety …

NYC Therapist Urges City Officials to Adopt New App for Safer Walking

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new app, “Never Walk Alone,” offers vetted walking companionship to promote safety in New York City. The app's creator, psychotherapist Pamela Garber, is asking city …

Noëlle Demole selected as Top CEO and Humanitarian of the Year by IAOTP

Noëlle Demole member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will be honored at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Noëlle Demole, Founder and CEO of …

DR. DENA LODATO SELECTED AS TOP VETERINARY SURGEON OF THE DECADE BY IAOTP

Dr. Dena Lodato member of the International Association of Top Professionals will be honored at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Dena Lodato, a board-certified …

Jessica Munoz Selected as Top Global Thought Leader and Advocate of the Year by IAOTP

Jessica Munoz honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will be honored at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jessica Munoz, Driving Global …

ARMS Secures Strategic Growth Investment from Vertica Capital Partners

ARMS secures investment to expand innovation, support, and service offerings for their industry-leading SaaS solution. MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ARMS, a leading provider of integrated CAD/RMS software …

Fire Safety Leader Extinguishes Customer Service Woes with Sabio’s AI-Powered Analysis Solution

Churches Fire & Security has successfully transformed customer service through an innovative AI-powered analysis programme from Sabio Group LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Churches Fire & Security, the UK…

A' Accessibility, Assistive Technologies, and Inclusive Design Award Announces Final Call for Entries

The prestigious A' Accessibility, Assistive Technologies, and Inclusive Design Award extends final submission opportunity until February 28, 2025 COMO, CO, ITALY, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Accessibility, Assistive …

Smart Weapons Global Market 2024 To Reach $35.82 Billion By 2028 At Rate Of 15.7%

The Business Research Company’s Smart Weapons Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The smart water management market has …

Global Sterilization Equipment Market: Key Trends, Market Share, Growth Drivers, and Forecast for 2025-2034

The Business Research Company’s Sterilization Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sterilization equipment market has …

Winter Storms Take a Toll on Chicagoland Homes: How to Address Hidden Plumbing Damage

J. Blanton Plumbing Advises Homeowners on Post-Winter Plumbing Repairs to Prevent Costly Emergencies NORTHBROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a season of heavy snowfall and extreme cold, many Chicagoland …

Urgent Appeal: Emergency Aid For Animals Fund Seeking Support to Aid Animals in Need After the LA Wildfires

Our Emergency Aid For Animals Fund will support organizations that are providing relief to animals impacted by the aftermath of the LA Wildfires SAN RAFAEL, CA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Charities of America, …

Open Letter from Dean Maglaris, CEO of Cytogel Pharma

Cytogel is inspired by broader progress & committed to innovating in the field of pain management, striving to meet the evolving needs of patients globally. DARIEN, CT, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- I am pleased to …

The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office Becomes a Certified Autism Center™, Enhancing Services for the Community

The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is the first and only law enforcement agency in Pennsylvania to receive autism training & certification from IBCCES PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International …

Sharon M. Weinstein and Dina Readinger Receive International Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®

HERNDON, VA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized "Healing Healthcare: …

ISE 2025: Cyviz Builds Future-Proof Command and Control Rooms | Fira Barcelona, Spain

Cyviz, a global leader in advanced visualization, collaboration, and command and control solutions, is excited to participate in Integrated Systems Europe 2025. BARCELONA, SPAIN, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyviz, a global leader in …

Artificial Intelligence Chip Market Projected to Grow at 38.2% CAGR, Reaching $383.7 Billion by 2032

Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, PORTLAND, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research …

Intersec makes pledge to ITU’s Partner2Connect digital coalition

Intersec's pledge aims to accelerate the deployment of mobile-enabled Early Warning Systems worldwide, in line with the United Nations’ EW4All initiative. PARIS, FRANCE, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key statistics highlight the …

Church Security Conference Seeks to Reduce Community Related Violence

As House of Worship related violence increases, the House of Worship Safety & Security Conference offers a practical approach to church safety and security. PACIFIC, MO, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The rise of …