Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
The FIRE Act would invest $20 million annually to expand safety protections, fair wages, and job training while creating a path to record expungement and long-term firefighting careers
Santa Clara County officials approved AI-powered sensors to spot smoke early, joining a growing list of communities turning to tech after recent devastating fires
After 230 days at a Colorado rehab hospital, Firefighter Justin Shaw is making major strides in recovery from a traumatic brain injury and multiple surgeries
The president and the first lady toured the damage in the Pacific Palisades where over 16,000 structures have been destroyed
FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito and other commanders went to the Palisades and Eaton fireground to speak with firefighters and bring back information to use in the city
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to mud flows as flood watches went into effect for the Pacific Palisades
Some chemicals are linked to heart disease and reduced lung function, while inhaling toxic forms of arsenic, chromium, and benzene may cause other health issues
As President Donald Trump prepares to visit the wildfire-ravaged state, he’s focusing on the state’s water policies, threatening to withhold disaster aid unless changes are made
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake broke out on Jan. 23 and burned nearly 16 square miles
Similar to a hiring freeze Trump put in place eight years ago, officials worry the order will impact the federal government’s ability to hire seasonal wildland firefighters
Phase Three of the Firefighter Safety Research Institue’s report prioritizes recommendations aimed at improving state and county wildfire preparedness and response
The Elko County Fire Protection District will use BLM funding to continue fuel treatments in current and new areas
The National Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” for parts of Los Angeles due to the Santa Ana winds
The two suspects were wearing PPE and claimed to work for a nonexistent fire department in Oregon, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said
Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a new website to debunk everything from whether budgetary cuts or protections for a fish impacted firefighting
In a time of online connectivity, personal stories from the California wildfires become part of the fundraising efforts
A brush truck from the Mills River Fire Department was being readied to fight the Los Angeles wildfires when a fire destroyed the station
Firefighters traveled thousands of miles, showcasing unparalleled teamwork during California’s fire season
Preston Martin figured his 1977 Volkswagon van was goner when he parked it in Malibu before the Palisades Fire
The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection said it’s still in “the pre-rulemaking phase” while it finds money to alleviate the potential costs under the new requirements
The letter, which is signed only “Retired and Active LAFD Chief Officers,” recommends that the chief tender her resignation
Crews will get a break from dangerous fire weather concerns to close the week, but Santa Ana winds return next week
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
A San Luis Obispo fire captain left a wishful and apologetic note for the homeowners while fighting the Palisades Fire
Thousands of firefighters battling the Eaton Fire are getting food, showers, sleep and stress relief at the Los Angeles County stadium
Days after the fire destroyed his home, Chien Yu returned to the rubble and found his wedding ring in the ashes
Julie, the only woman on a 20-person crew, struggles to prove her worth and find a place in the very masculine world of firefighting
More than 1,100 incarcerated firefighters and 138 CDCR staff members have been deployed to the Eaton and Palisades fires to help slow fire spread
Los Angeles has one of the lowest firefighter-to-resident ratios in the nation, falling behind cities like Chicago, Dallas and Houston
Laramie County Fire Authority wildland apparatus was going to take firefighters to help fight the Los Angeles fires
Fire officials chose not to keep firefighters on duty and pre-deploy extra engine companies despite the weather forecast and increasing winds
Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for firefighters now as they were in the heat of the campaign
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