Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
PJ Helicopters’ UH-60 Blackhawk will again support Cal Fire-Butte County this wildfire season under a renewed PG&E contract
Walla Walla County fire officials say local crews are fully staffed and prepared for wildfire season, with confidence in state and federal support despite federal budget cuts
Nearly 90% of Wyoming’s firefighters are volunteers, but a sharp decline in recruitment and aging personnel is putting wildfire response at risk
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
The conference, which was slated to be held in late March, has been postponed to November 2020
A new group has formed to determine the best way to provide consistent medical direction on wildland incidents
After a devastating fire season, officials say there are no longer any active fires in the country’s largest state
U.S Forest Service Firefighter Alex Manard competed in a 21-day challenge to survive in the wilderness sans clothing
The proposed budget includes a $50 million increase in funds to bolster the wildland fire management workforce
Understanding how we got here and why we must focus on managing fire and sheltering-in-place
Twenty firefighters from Angeles National Forest returned Wednesday after about a month aiding Australia’s wildfire battle
Bills proposed by state lawmakers would expand firefighting resources at the Department of Forestry and increase prescribed burns and forest thinning
Overseas responders, including firefighters from the United States, will be eligible to receive the honor
The crash ignited a brush fire, making it difficult for firefighters and emergency personnel to get to the aircraft
Fire officials said weather and climate conditions put Central Texas at risk of major wildfires
The volunteer firefighters were battling wildfires in New South Wales when the crash occurred
Three U.S. firefighters were on a firebombing mission, when the C-130 crashed into the mountains near the Australian capital of Canberra
The plane was carrying retardant for an aerial firefighting mission when it crashed, killing all on board
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