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CTV News
19-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Helicopter fire simulator used to train sailors at CFB Halifax
As firefighters risk their lives across the country, a few are training at home to fight fires at sea. Members of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Department of Defence took part in lifesaving, nighttime firefighter training in the Halifax area Thursday. 'We are practicing on a trainer that kind of simulates a helicopter crashing on a flight deck of one of our ships that we have at sea,' said Petty Officer David Ward. The trainer is a controlled system that's part of the damage control division at CFB Halifax, Ward said. There is a helicopter onsite that trainers ignite using propane jets that bubble up through a water bath. 'We're trained to quickly respond,' he said. 'Our first priority is to get those casualties out.' Ward said rescues require aggressive firefighting techniques to push the fire back and get air crew out as fast as possible before extinguishing the fire and eliminating hazards. 'The helicopters can carry torpedoes, machine guns, whatnot. We have to disarm those.' Ward said the training was developed in the air force and carried over to the navy. He said they train officers from every ship in the fleet at the facility. Sailor 1st Class David Fitzpatrick said the training was a great experience for learning new skills and firefighting positions. 'It's a good challenge of course, mentally and physically,' Fitzpatrick said. 'Especially with the hot temperatures we've been having here in July.' Family and friends were given the opportunity to attend Thursday's training simulation. Fitzpatrick said it was nice to show loved ones what they do. Sailor 1st Class Van Allen was commanding the trainees in the field. He said his team's performance was excellent. 'What I'm looking for from my guys out there is one, knowledge… The other thing is aggression,' Allen said. 'You've got to be aggressive attacking the fire. The fire fights back.' Allen said the goal is to build muscle memory and camaraderie. Ward said the teams build plenty of both during the month-long course. 'Some of them don't know each other but they'll know each other for the rest of their career,' Ward said. DND firefighter training For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
San Francisco Chronicle
20-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Westminster Kennel Club sets plans for its 150th dog show next year
NEW YORK (AP) — It's still just 21 in dog years. But the Westminster Kennel Club is gearing up for its 150th annual dog show next year and announced plans Tuesday for the milestone event, expected to draw about 3,000 champion dogs. It's slated to start Jan. 31 with agility and other canine sports, including the relay-race-style flyball tournament introduced last year, at the Javits Center convention venue in Manhattan. The traditional breed-by-breed judging happens Feb. 2 and 3, with first-round competition during the days at the Javits Center. The show moves in the evenings to nearby Madison Square Garden. U.S. dogdom's most storied best in show trophy will be awarded late on Feb. 3 by David Fitzpatrick, who handled two of his Pekingese to Westminster wins in 2012 and 2021. The Westminster show began in 1877 and has been held every year since. In 2020, it happened about a month before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. New York shutdowns began soon after. The show regularly draws protests from animal welfare activists who consider dog breeding wrongheaded and insensitive to shelter animals that need homes. Westminster says it celebrates all dogs while promoting the preservation of 'purpose-bred' canines, with their varying traits, capabilities and histories.
Hamilton Spectator
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Westminster Kennel Club sets plans for its 150th dog show next year
NEW YORK (AP) — It's still just 21 in dog years. But the Westminster Kennel Club is gearing up for its 150th annual dog show next year and announced plans Tuesday for the milestone event, expected to draw about 3,000 champion dogs. It's slated to start Jan. 31 with agility and other canine sports, including the relay-race-style flyball tournament introduced last year, at the Javits Center convention venue in Manhattan. The traditional breed-by-breed judging happens Feb. 2 and 3, with first-round competition during the days at the Javits Center. The show moves in the evenings to nearby Madison Square Garden. U.S. dogdom's most storied best in show trophy will be awarded late on Feb. 3 by David Fitzpatrick, who handled two of his Pekingese to Westminster wins in 2012 and 2021 . The Westminster show began in 1877 and has been held every year since. In 2020, it happened about a month before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic . New York shutdowns began soon after. The show regularly draws protests from animal welfare activists who consider dog breeding wrongheaded and insensitive to shelter animals that need homes. Westminster says it celebrates all dogs while promoting the preservation of 'purpose-bred' canines, with their varying traits, capabilities and histories.
Toronto Star
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Westminster Kennel Club sets plans for its 150th dog show next year
NEW YORK (AP) — It's still just 21 in dog years. But the Westminster Kennel Club is gearing up for its 150th annual dog show next year and announced plans Tuesday for the milestone event, expected to draw about 3,000 champion dogs. It's slated to start Jan. 31 with agility and other canine sports, including the relay-race-style flyball tournament introduced last year, at the Javits Center convention venue in Manhattan. The traditional breed-by-breed judging happens Feb. 2 and 3, with first-round competition during the days at the Javits Center. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The show moves in the evenings to nearby Madison Square Garden. U.S. dogdom's most storied best in show trophy will be awarded late on Feb. 3 by David Fitzpatrick, who handled two of his Pekingese to Westminster wins in 2012 and 2021. The Westminster show began in 1877 and has been held every year since. In 2020, it happened about a month before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. New York shutdowns began soon after. The show regularly draws protests from animal welfare activists who consider dog breeding wrongheaded and insensitive to shelter animals that need homes. Westminster says it celebrates all dogs while promoting the preservation of 'purpose-bred' canines, with their varying traits, capabilities and histories.
Winnipeg Free Press
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Westminster Kennel Club sets plans for its 150th dog show next year
NEW YORK (AP) — It's still just 21 in dog years. But the Westminster Kennel Club is gearing up for its 150th annual dog show next year and announced plans Tuesday for the milestone event, expected to draw about 3,000 champion dogs. It's slated to start Jan. 31 with agility and other canine sports, including the relay-race-style flyball tournament introduced last year, at the Javits Center convention venue in Manhattan. The traditional breed-by-breed judging happens Feb. 2 and 3, with first-round competition during the days at the Javits Center. The show moves in the evenings to nearby Madison Square Garden. U.S. dogdom's most storied best in show trophy will be awarded late on Feb. 3 by David Fitzpatrick, who handled two of his Pekingese to Westminster wins in 2012 and 2021. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The Westminster show began in 1877 and has been held every year since. In 2020, it happened about a month before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. New York shutdowns began soon after. The show regularly draws protests from animal welfare activists who consider dog breeding wrongheaded and insensitive to shelter animals that need homes. Westminster says it celebrates all dogs while promoting the preservation of 'purpose-bred' canines, with their varying traits, capabilities and histories.
