Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
Harford Assistant Chief Edward Chideser fractured his leg while battling a brush fire in March
The firefighter collapsed while working on the lightning-sparked blaze in the Tobacco Root Mountains
Without protective equipment, wildland firefighters will continue to pay the price with their health
Orange County Fire Authority Firefighter Dylan Van Iwaarden was transferred to a rehabilitation facility on Wednesday to continue his recovery
A federal report stated that fire prevention measures around the Los Alamos National Laboratory have not been consistent
Officials said failure to recover the equipment will impact firefighting efforts in the 2021 fire season
Less than half of the state’s inmate fire crews were available to fight record-breaking wildfires last summer
Officials said the Fort Meade volunteer firefighter is “responsive and talking” after the incident
Colorado firefighters reflect on late-season wildfire that posed the ultimate challenge for the state’s limited resources
The Dingell Act is intended to take the lessons learned from past wildfire seasons and begin to lay the groundwork for better fire management in the future
Researchers noted a possible connection between the microbes in smoke and cases of illness in firefighters
While last year was one of the most chaotic years in recent memory, thousands of Australian and U.S. firefighters rang in 2020 with the world already on fire
The bill, which would give seasonal wildland firefighters the same disciplinary rights as permanent firefighters, is supported by CAL FIRE Local 2881
First Responders Resiliency Inc., started by a retired paramedic, and The 6 Foundation offer health, wellness and rehabilitation programs for Sonoma County first responders
At least 20 wildland fires ignited across Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties this week amidst strong winds
As part of the San Bernardino County FD’s pilot program, nine former inmates were hired to help reduce fuels and provide other fire-related services
Malden, which was devastated by a Labor Day wildfire, received an early Christmas gift in the form of a 2002 International H5S
Hawaii-based Firefighter Michael Clark’s TikTok tackling misinformation spread on the platform has garnered millions of views
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county’s new emergency operations center when the county’s health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
From ground-based robots to space-based tools, there are several high-tech products making waves in the fire service
The Bond Fire, which began Wednesday in Orange County, has forced at least 25,000 residents to evacuate
The two firefighters remain in critical condition more than five weeks after being severely burned while battling the Silverado Fire
The Bond Fire in Orange County began as a house fire that spread due to 70-mph winds
U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Jason Phillips, who lives in Washington state, is still in Colorado recovering four months after battling the Cameron Peak Fire
Officials at the volunteer fire department said the thief’s getaway caused “major damage to the station”
The group of senators, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Bernie Sanders, asked for a “candid” assessment of the Guard’s ability to assist in wildfire response
Bounchan Keola, who fled Laos as a refugee at the age of 2, was turned over to ICE after completing his prison term for second-degree attempted murder, voluntary manslaughter and assault with a firearm
Two Spokane County Fire District 8 firefighters raised the flag in honor of all members who battled the devastating wildfires in the state in September
Firefighter Charles Edward Morton, head of the Big Bear Hotshots crew, was killed after being overcome by flames from the El Dorado Fire, according to a report recently made public
The firefighters sustained second and third-degree burns while battling the fast-moving Silverado Fire on Monday
Investigative reports outline the circumstances leading up to the death of Cresson Firefighter Diana Jones, and the injury of an unidentified inmate firefighter who was struck by a falling tree in a separate incident
The Orange County Fire Authority handcrew members suffered second- and third-degree burns while working the Silverado Fire
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