Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
Federal investigators will ignite a controlled burn in Pacific Palisades this week to pinpoint the cause of the wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Officials said the wildfire in the Pine Barrens has grown more than 23 square miles and is the largest wildfire in the last two decades
Twice this spring, the Forest Service has encountered drones while its aircraft have been flying over wildfires
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The fire burned a total of 640 square miles, much of it in the Mendocino National Forest, making it the largest wildland fire, in state history
Key considerations related to disaster response, training, infrastructure, policy and recovery efforts
An analysis showed that 56% of the 4,272 emergency alert calls in the first hours of the Paradise fire failed
A Canadian firefighter filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario for religious discrimination due to a lack of vegan options while fighting fires
The Forest Service conducted an audit of the California Fire Assistance Agreement and claims the state’s reimbursement request of $72 million is inflated
A factor in the decision, officials said, was a decreasing trend in the number of annual fire shelter deployments
Cal Fire selected CSU Monterey Bay and Big Sur Fire for local fire prevention grants
State fire officials said transmission lines owned and operated by PG&E started the fire that wiped out nearly 15,000 homes in the town of Paradise
Capt. Brian Hughes was killed while he and his crew were removing hazardous standing dead trees to prevent the fire near Yosemite National Park from spreading
The center said a heavy crop of grasses and fine fuels has developed across California and should elevate fire potential as it dries through the summer
Fire erupts at new Florida warehouse not yet preplanned by fire department
“A significant number of requests by political figures to check on specific addresses of homes to ensure their protection distracted from Department leadership to accomplish priority objectives”
“That they prevail as a firefighting unit is never really in doubt, but the film is more about how each of them prevails as a person”
The ratio of people to exit routes doesn’t account for all the complexities of an actual evacuation
Firefighter Dwain Hudson was en route to a wildland fire on April 17, when he experienced a medical emergency
Fire prevention grants will enable local organizations to fund prevention activities, such as fuel reduction, wildfire planning and fire prevention education
Water officials say they believe the extreme heat of the firestorm created a “toxic cocktail” of gases in burning homes that got sucked into the water pipes when the system depressurized
Now, in addition to being a burly, upright bear in a ranger hat, Smokey is an animated emoji that celebrities — including Stephen Colbert, Jeff Foxworthy and Al Roker — are speaking through
California knows how to protect homes from fires. Why did most Paradise homes burn?
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski sat down with FireRescue1 to discuss the needs of fire leaders, and how to ensure resources are available for wildfire prevention and disaster relief
Fire officials insist that fixed-wing air tankers are too vulnerable to the blinding smoke and high winds of extreme fire conditions
30 firefighters have been killed as over 600 battle the blaze at an altitude of 3,800 meters above sea level
Pelican’s newest lightweight and durable case is built specifically for EMS and fire needs
The comprehensive guide covers preparation, mitigation, response and recovery guidelines for department operation planning
Prepare infrastructure and resources, engage with policymakers and understand the risks of wildfire, flooding and extreme weather events
The award-winning singer created the My People Fund in the aftermath of a 2016 fire that killed 14 people and destroyed 2,500 homes
Citing “extreme peril” to life and property, Newsom’s executive order will fast-track the state’s tree clearing and other forest management work
The Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act includes a variety of natural resource programs, as well as provisions related to wildfire smoke
Talk to your municipality now to be a part of the action plan for Community Development Block Grant Program funds, administered by HUD
