Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
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
Airwest Helicopters Pilot Bryan Boatman, 37, was killed in the crash while battling the Polles Fire on Tuesday
Fire-Rescue International will be a two-part virtual event – the ReIGNITE Digital Conference in October, plus a separate event for IAFC meetings in August
More than half of the state’s inmate firefighting crews will be unavailable to fight wildfires due to the lockdowns
San Francisco saw at least 100 fires Saturday night, with dozens more in nearby counties
The memorial ceremony will be viewable online Tuesday afternoon, on the seventh anniversary of the blaze that killed 19 wildland firefighters
More than 50 firefighters responded to the vegetation fire
The company has agreed to pay a maximum fine of $3.5 million
Federal officials said the Bighorn Fire near Tuscon has the potential to become a “major disaster”
A Senate committee heard testimony focused on the need for PPE, testing in camps and prevention efforts
Officials said unauthorized drones flying in restricted air space have forced them to ground their aircraft multiple times
Three firefighters were injured in the rollover that occurred while heading to the helo crash site
Firefighters will train at their assigned stations using online classes and training materials
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Joe Manchin and Tom Udall asked for PPE and improved virus testing as peak fire season approaches
The proposed plan includes hiring hundreds of new firefighters and increasing oversight of PG&E
Federal and state agencies have been scrambling to plan for wildland firefighting since the coronavirus took hold in the U.S.
The fire service looks to expanding PPE options for non-structural fire incidents
The fire department is suing for the costs of extinguishing the fire, saying the owner of the tree service caused the fire through negligence
Officials say 18 homes have been destroyed and dozens of firefighters are tackling the blazes
A wildfire that officials say was likely caused by human error and bolstered by ongoing drought has been burning in Everglades National Park since April 19
The Wildfire and Community Health Response Act of 2020 requires reporting as pandemic approaches wildfire season
The forest fires near the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster have persisted for almost three weeks, with strong winds complicating response efforts
New research suggests that the smoke firefighters breathe on the front lines of wildfires is putting them at greater risk from the new coronavirus
The chiefs requested a six-month ban in a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis
Chief Bob Roper implores the fire service to plan now for how to manage the upcoming fire season amid the pandemic
Simple steps to ensure we are prepared for what will likely be a significant wildland fire season
Officials said COVID-19 would complicate evacuation plans, and loss of staff due to the virus could impede wildfire response
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
The masks were originally purchased to be worn during wildfires in California, where Facebook is headquartered
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