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‘The absolute best’ – firefighters who died in California helicopter collision remembered

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

As federal investigators on Monday, Aug. 7, tried to learn why two helicopters collided over a brush fire in Cabazon, the two Cal Fire firefighters who perished Sunday, along with their pilot, were remembered as mentors and friends.Riverside County Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, 46, and Capt. Tim Rodriguez, 44, were aboard the Bell 407 helicopter along with a contract pilot, Tony Sousa, 55, above the Broadway fire about 6:45 p.m. when it collided with a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter, better known as a “Skycrane,” which had two people aboard.The Bell crew, in a spotter helicopter, was guiding other helicopters at the scene. The much larger Skycrane, which drops water or retardant, landed safely. Both helicopters were under contract to work for Cal Fire and were housed at Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base.Investigators walk around rotor blades from one of the crashed helicopters on a burned hillside in Cabazon on August 7, 2023. Three people were killed when their helicopter crashed into a hillsid...

Why the terrain damaged by the York fire might take centuries to regrow

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

Scorched desertThe York fire in the Mojave Desert is small by California standards but may damage sensitive lands for hundreds of years.The York fire, which erupted Aug. 4, is California’s largest wildfire this year. As of early Friday, it had burned through more than 130 square miles, fire officials said.The 400 or so firefighters battling the blaze have had to balance their efforts with concerns about disrupting the fragile ecosystem in California’s Mojave National Preserve.Crews used a light hand on the land, clearing fire lines without bulldozers in order to reduce the impact in the ecologically sensitive region, which is home to some 200 rare plant species.The blaze ignited near the remote Caruthers Canyon area of the vast wildland preserve, crossed the state line into Nevada on Sunday and sent smoke farther east into the Las Vegas Valley.When there are ecological and cultural sensitivities at stake, firefighters negotiate with federal officials to determine what equipment can ...

One LA firefighter made $510,301 … in overtime; who else brought in big extra pay?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

The Los Angeles city fire captain had regular pay of $169,489 last year, modest as far as these things go.But he made more than three times that in overtime — $510,301 — raking in total wages of $699,478 and winning the crown for “Most Prolific Overtime Earner Among California’s 327,000+ City Employees, 2022,” according to data from the state controller.The runner-up was another L.A. city fire captain, with regular pay of  $160,892 and a stunning $409,724 in overtime. That’s total wages of $583,585. And neither total includes the $50,000-plus each that the city pays for their health and retirement benefits.For related news, see: Garcetti OKs OT funds as LA scrambles to maintain police/fire staffing levels amid COVID surgeNot so far behind, a Corona fire captain was the most prolific overtime earner among Riverside County’s cities, exceeding $300,000. That was more than double his regular salary.In Orange County, the top overtime earner was a Fullerton Fire Department battalion chief...

Organon: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Organon & Co. (OGN) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $242 million.The Jersey City, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of 95 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.31 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 97 cents per share.The pharmaceutical company posted revenue of $1.61 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.56 billion.Organon expects full-year revenue in the range of $6.25 billion to $6.45 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OGN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OGNSource

PowerFleet: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (AP) — WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (AP) — PowerFleet, Inc. (PWFL) on Tuesday reported a loss of $3 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 10 cents per share.The maker of tracking and communications technology for fleet vehicles posted revenue of $32.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PWFL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PWFLSource

Latham Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) — LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Latham Group Inc. (SWIM) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $5.7 million.The Latham, New York-based company said it had net income of 5 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 12 cents per share.The swimming pool maker posted revenue of $177.1 million in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $173.6 million.Latham Group expects full-year revenue in the range of $570 million to $600 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SWIM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SWIMSource

Nexstar: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

IRVING, Texas (AP) — IRVING, Texas (AP) — Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc. (NXST) on Tuesday reported earnings of $96 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Irving, Texas-based company said it had net income of $2.64.The television broadcaster posted revenue of $1.24 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NXST at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NXSTSource

TransDigm: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — CLEVELAND (AP) — TransDigm Group Inc. (TDG) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $351 million.On a per-share basis, the Cleveland-based company said it had net income of $6.14. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $7.25 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $6.33 per share.The aircraft components maker posted revenue of $1.74 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.68 billion.TransDigm expects full-year earnings in the range of $24.94 to $25.36 per share, with revenue in the range of $6.53 billion to $6.59 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TDG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TDGSource

New Fortress Energy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $119.2 million.The New York-based company said it had profit of 58 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 56 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $561.3 million in the period, missing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $575.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NFE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NFESource

CECO: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:12:48 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $3.7 million.The Dallas-based company said it had profit of 11 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 15 cents per share.The maker of air pollution controls and industrial ventilation systems posted revenue of $129.2 million in the period.CECO expects full-year revenue in the range of $500 million to $525 million.CECO shares have increased 0.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 46% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CECO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CECOSource