Add to Bookmark
|
Make VideoWired.com My Homepage
|
VideoWired Tools
VIDEO SEARCH
HOME
MUSIC
SPORTS
COMEDY
STUNTS
ENTERTAINMENT
NEWS
TV
NEW VIDEOS
CHANNELS
FAVORITE VIDEOS
MOST VIEWED
Categories
Home
Music
Sports
Comedy
Stunts
Entertainment
News
Television
Channels
StupidVideos.com
MySpace
Heavy
YouTube
WheelsTV
Maxim Magazine
Access Hollywood
E! Online
AOL News
AOL Music
MSN Video
TMZ.com
Oxygen
Oscar.com
Showtime
Fuel TV
EVTV1.com
Speed
NBA.com
NFL.com
NBC Sports
Fox Sports
RooTV
CBS SportsLine
CBS
CNN
NBC
Yahoo News
Business Week
Reuters
Weather Channel
Single-engine air tankers assist ground fire crews Details
Single-engine air tankers assist ground fire crews
fire fighters got some help from above saving hundreds of homes. joe bartels- continues our team fire watch coverage-- with a look at the small planes- that made all the difference. two 13 hundred horse power single engine air tankers — or seats-- sit at the sierra blanca airport near ruidoso waiting for the call. "they expect us to be airborne within 15 minutes." the call came in around 2-30 thursday for the swallow fire about 8 miles away. "we could see the smoke. it looked like it was probably in town. a lot of cocerns a lot of worries." pilots suited up, ground crews filled up and in less than 10 minutes-- the planes were en route. hundreds of gallons of minute thumbnail 10:06 pm fire retardant began raining down on the fire line. "our primary goal, like all fire fighters is protection of lives and property. and one of our biggest goals is to support those guys on the ground because they’re the ones that will to the actualy puttig out of the fire." the seats can carry as much as 800 gallons of retardant. with cock pit controls, pilots have pin point accuracy, and can decide how much is droped in one pass. "when what you need something that can be there quick and you need some precision type work, particularily when you have personnel and ajoining structures that you need to try and avoid the seat is a little more of a surgical tool." the seats have been placed at a number of airports around new mexico and can provide air support anywhere in the sta within minutes. in ruidoso joe bartels kob eyewitness news four. minute thumbnail 10:07 pm the seats have actually evolved from
Channel:
ClipSyndicate
Video Length:
0s
Date Found:
Sun, Jun 19 2011 11:43 AM
Category:
News
Date Produced:
Sun, Jun 19 2011 12:05 AM
View Count:
0
Advertisement
Advertisement
Related Results From News
Watch this week’s What's Trending Live show
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
Comic book creator Stan Lee talks the future of the medium in the digital age. Panelists Zachary Levi, from NBC’s "Chuck," and "Attack of the Show" host Kevin Pereira discuss Spotify. Jim Lee from DC Comics talks Comic Con. (July 19, 2011)
Spotify changes the US music game: Trending Now
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
The U.S. launch of Spotify is still on music lovers' minds. Join Zachary Levi, from NBC’s "Chuck," and "Attack of the Show" host Kevin Pereira as they discuss this Trending Now topic as well as other top news of the week. (July 19, 2011)
Evening News Online, 07.19.11
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
Tuesday: Rupert Murdoch testifies before Parliament on the hacking scandal that brought down "News of the World;" Also, President Obama’s new found optimism in the Gang of Six's comprehensive debt reform plan; And, retired NFL players are pushing for pension plans.
Apartment buildings boost home construction industry
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
After a long slump, the home construction industry may be showing signs of life. But as Bill Whitaker reports, the real growth was found in apartment construction.
Retired NFL players push for pension plan
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
One settlement left on the table in the new NFL contracts is a plan to create a nearly $1 billion pension and health fund for the thousands of retired players who left the game with serious health problems, and little or no money to live on. John Blackstone reports.
FBI busts alleged Anonymous hackers
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
The FBI conducted a dozen raids in several states targeting the notorious hacking group "Anonymous." Armen Keteyian speaks with "Commander X," a member of the hacking group.
Can Murdoch maintain control of his media empire?
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
Stock in Rupert Murdoch’s "News Corporation" has fallen 12 percent since the hacking scandal. Now, many are asking whether the all-powerful CEO can maintain control of his media empire. Anthony Mason reports.
Murdochs testify, admit to nothing
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, along with his son James, testified before Parliament on the hacking scandal that brought down "News of the World." Though they were apologetic, they would not admit to knowing anything about the wrongdoings, reports Elizabeth Palmer.
Clock ticking on debt reform plans
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
The House of Representatives spent most of the day debating a Republican plan to cut trillions of dollars from the federal budget as the "Gang of Six" developed their own plan heralded by a number of senators. Nancy Cordes reports.
"Gang of Six" spurs optimism in debt talks
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
CBS News chief white house correspondent Norah O’Donnell spoke with Bob Schieffer on President Obama's new found optimism in the Gang of Six's comprehensive debt reform plan.
"Top Chef" vet packs knives for DC
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
In the latest edition of "Unplugged, Under 40," chef Mike Isabella takes Kaylee Hartung inside the kitchen of his new Italian-inspired eatery, Graffiato. The "Top Chef All-Stars" finalist tells CBS News Washington, D.C. may be the fastest growing culinary city in America.
Jim Lee: Comics "very different" in digital age
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
DC Comics' Jim Lee talks about the current state of the comic book industry in light of new technology and DC’s upcoming reboot on the Real Time Conversation segment of the What's Trending Live show. "We can never become complacent with these characters," he said. (July 19, 2011)
Preview: The One Who Got Away
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
A young woman accepts a ride from a kind stranger who is really a serial killer. "48 Hours Mystery" correspondent Susan Spencer reports Saturday, July 23 at 10/9c.
Bachmann: Migraines won’t affect leadership
From:
CBS News
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:16 AM
CBS News RAW: Republican presidential contender Michele Bachamann assures a crowd in Aiken, South Carolina that her migraines will not affect her ability to lead as president of the United States.
Gov. Scott Walker gets a warm Wisconsin "welcome"
From:
MSNBC
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:07 AM
Gov. Scott Walker’s union-busting agenda helps the Democrats score a recall victory. (The Ed Show)
AZ Rep. Trent Franks exploits American heroes for political posturing
From:
MSNBC
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:07 AM
Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ), claims soldiers buried in Arlington Cemetery would support GOP economic plan. (The Ed Show)
News Corp. no different than Enron
From:
MSNBC
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:07 AM
Trial attorney Mike Papantonio joins Ed Schultz to analyze Rupert Murdoch’s testimony to British Parliament. What did his denials and apologies really mean? (The Ed Show)
Murdoch testimony right out of The Godfather
From:
MSNBC
on
Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:07 AM
It was a day of apologies and denials for Rupert Murdoch. But did his testimony to British Parliament have any impact on the future of News Corporation? (The Ed Show)
Wednesday on The O’Reilly Factor
From:
FOX News
on
Tue, Jul 19 2011 11:54 PM
8/11p ET: Playing the blame game! Both parties are pointing fingers, but which is really responsible for the debt debacle?
Ed and Bernie Sanders hammer the Gang Of Six
From:
MSNBC
on
Tue, Jul 19 2011 11:51 PM
Ed Schultz and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) say the Gang of Six plan will devastate the middle class. (The Ed Show)
VIDEOWIRED.COM FEATURED
Watch this week’s W...
Channel:
CBS News
Apartment buildings...
Channel:
CBS News
Murdochs testify, ...
Channel:
CBS News
Retired NFL players...
Channel:
CBS News
Laser brain surgery...
Channel:
KTRK Houston
Can Murdoch maintai...
Channel:
CBS News
Gov. Scott Walker g...
Channel:
MSNBC
News Corp. no diffe...
Channel:
MSNBC
Bachmann: Migraines...
Channel:
CBS News
AZ Rep. Trent Frank...
Channel:
MSNBC
Preview: The One Wh...
Channel:
CBS News
Jim Lee: Comics "ve...
Channel:
CBS News