Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
California is the first state to own two C-130 Hercules cargo planes outfitted for wildland firefighting
A wildfire spanning over 20 square miles in New Jersey’s Lacey and Ocean townships has prompted evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County has threatened over 1,000 structures and caused thousands to evacuate
Grass fires started popping up across the city, with fire crews responding to eight grass fires in just a few hours
More than 1.8 million acres of California were burned by wildfires in 2018, compared with last year’s total of 1.3 million
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced a plan that would dramatically increase the removal of dead trees
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office ordered 3,000 residents to evacuate hillside neighborhoods scarred by fires
Paradise firefighters accepted a $30,000 check from the American Punjabi Chamber of Commerce, which will go to outfitting a gym with fitness equipment
Don’t wait to acquire the essential clothing, boots and packs for personal protection and portable tanks for rapid deployment
Filmmakers Alex Jablonski and Kahlil Hudson documented what it’s like to go through the grueling and treacherous training to become a wildland firefighter
As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, the halt is creating a ripple effect on the industry’s ability to prepare for the upcoming fire season
Citing the devastation and expense of Washington’s wildland blazes, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz proposed a “groundbreaking strategic plan”
Experts say if the shutdown drags out, federal fire crews won’t be ready for the months ahead, following a 2018 fire season that killed scores of people
The president tweeted that the money is being wasted because the wildfires would never have happened with proper forest management
Fire officials say the maps, last updated more than a decade ago, are helpful, but some say those projections aren’t as relevant as they once were
PG&E could be charged with murder or involuntary manslaughter if authorities determine that recent California wildfires ignited as a result of the “reckless” operation
FEMA and state officials have run into opposition over plans to open a scrapyard to sort and process concrete and metal rubble from burned-out Paradise
Self-care, leaning on fellow firefighters and professional therapy help firefighters cope with the aftermath of wildfires, firefighter stress
Exploring emergency management solutions to the continual upward trend in government response and recovery spending
The cameras are linked to a growing network that spans five western states and a supercomputer in San Diego that may someday use AI to spot fires
Wildfires, acts of violence and declining numbers in the fire service will require training, data-driven approaches to emergency response
Anastasia and Daniel Skinner named their baby after Mickey Huber, who responded to Anastasia’s call when she went into labor while trying to rescue her mom’s pets
The images, which were posted on Facebook by an employee of a crane company have sparked a police investigation into whether any laws were broken
The lieutenant was flown by helicopter to a nearby trauma center only to be released a day and a half later
The calls offer a chilling glimpse into the moments when the Camp fire arrived at the Butte County’s doorstep
Numbers are no substitute for technical skills and firefighter training
A veteran and his wife, who are moving to North Carolina, packed up a large storage truck filled with most of their belongings to help dozens of families
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Director Ken Pimlott said officials should consider banning home construction in vulnerable areas
Firefighter Lete Sanchez now has a place to sleep after Woody Faircloth delivered the converted bus from Colorado
Four Kern County firefighters bought more than 200 Target gift cards and gave them away to Butte County residents on their days off
Judge Cara Beatty denied giving Brian Martinson a split sentence of one year and jail and four years of probation and instead gave him a full five years in jail
Cal Fire spokesman Rick Carhart said his agency’s Swiftwater Rescue team had to ferry residents of three homes
Situational awareness data is key to fighting wildfires like the Camp and Woolsey fires
