Wildland-Urban Interface

Fire Chief Marc Bashoor shares heart-wrenching messages from a woman in Oregon trapped by wildfire, looking for help

In this video, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses need-to-know information for firefighters responding to wildland-urban interface fires. WUI fires present unique challenges for which firefighters must be properly prepared. 

Get more tips from Gordon here.

The 911 calls made during the Sonoma County wildfires were released.

For 112 years, the United States Forest Service has been caretaker of America’s most cherished natural resources: our public lands. Through their tireless efforts, 193 million acres of grasslands and national forests are ours to explore and cultivate-now and for generations to come. As part of our celebration of the Forest Service, Filson is introducing a limited-edition collection of products, restoring a historic lookout tower and telling the stories of those who protect, manage and cultivate our natural resources.

IPS 1.7.2- Standard for progressive hose lay.

A great educational video from the Bend Fire Department Training Division.

Federal officials have given a giant airtanker approval to fight wildfires in the U.S., but a lack of contracts currently limits the aircraft to California and one county in Colorado.

The governor of California declared a state of emergency after the fires forced thousands of people to flee homes in the north.

Eric Jensen and reporter Steve McCaron were covering an advancing wildfire when a tanker carrying fire retardant flew overhead, soaking them in the red liquid.

The U.S. Forest Service is asking and warning private and commercial drone operators to stay away from wildland firefighting efforts.