Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
Facing growing wildfire risks, the USFS is calling on up to 1,400 former employees to return temporarily due to their firefighting certifications
Records reveal deeper issues with a worn-out fleet, with more than half of engines operating past their recommended lifespan
Remotely activated and powered by solar energy, new firefighting water tanks let helicopters refill in under a minute, even during power outages
The fire was 5% contained as of Monday morning after nearly 8,000 residents from 2,500 households were evacuated
More than 370 firefighters assisted by helicopters and air tankers have responded to the fire
The single-engine Air Tractor AT8T aircraft collided mid-air during firefighting operations
Firefighters came upon the man while battling the six wildfires he is suspected of starting
Crews practiced social distancing, worked in smaller pods and held virtual briefings to help keep members safe
More than 1,000 firefighters battled the Mineral Fire, which has burned nearly 30,000 acres since July 13
The fire burned more than 100 acres and destroyed two residences
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The NTSB’s report found that Jet A fuel was mistakenly added to the plane, which only uses aviation gasoline
The massive wildfire ravaged part of Sonoma County in 2019, scorching tens of thousands of acres and destroying 374 buildings
Firefighters say the fire at Zion National Park’s Emergency Operations Center caused limited damage thanks to the building’s fire suppression system
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s plans for this year’s complicated wildfire season on Thursday
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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
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