Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
Firefighters who battled the Palisades and Eaton wildfires show significantly elevated levels of lead and mercury in their blood, according to a new multi-university study
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The Lanark Fire Protection District said one of two firefighters injured in a grass fire has undergone several surgeries and is listed in serious condition
Trump’s spending bill keeps firefighter pay raises but cuts thousands of federal jobs, raising wildfire concerns
With over 400 homes destroyed and at least four deaths reported, Oklahoma and neighboring states face renewed wildfire threats as extreme fire weather conditions return
Residents across the South and Midwest began cleanup Monday after deadly storms, wildfires, and tornadoes swept through seven states
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Residents in at least five counties face evacuation orders due to several wind-driven grass fires
Big Bear Hotshot Carlos Baltazar was last seen shortly after the line-of-duty death of the hotshot crew boss in the El Dorado Fire
A new bill could significantly raise wages for incarcerated firefighters, addressing long-standing concerns over low pay while ensuring fair compensation for those risking their lives
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
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Two firefighters were injured and two structures damaged during the latest of several fires on Long Island
At a City Hall meeting, residents, activists, and city employees offered mixed reactions to Kristin Crowley’s ousting, while unionized firefighters rallied behind her
“On behalf of all of Los Angeles, thank you for all that you do,” host Conan O’Brien said. “These are heroes!”
A drier-than-normal winter, combined with strong winds, has created ideal conditions for the more than 200 wildfires burning across North and South Carolina
San Francisco’s new chief is a longtime SFFD veteran and constant cheerleader for the city
Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced criticism for being abroad during the fires, denies LAFD budget cuts despite records showing a $17.6M reduction
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez said Mayor Karen Bass’ ousting of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is a move to deflect criticism of Bass’ handling of wildfires
Remote shutoffs, emergency sources and lines dedicated for firefighting are the many options being explored
Scrutiny is being applied only to projects using money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, from the administration
Mayor Bass said in a statement she is removing Chief Kristin Crowley immediately
In the days after the Palisades Fire began, tensions between Bass and Crowley emerged, with Crowley saying on television that the city had failed her and her department
Workers who clear trails, remove forest debris, aid firefighters and secure wildfire funds warn that staffing cuts endanger public safety
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