Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
It’s in the face of disaster that we come together as a community
The “Fit for Purpose Wildfire Readiness Act” would create a National Wildland Firefighting Service to improve coordination, efficiency and disaster response
There are times when it makes sense to rebuild that old brush truck; here’s a look at how to make that call and what it involves
The wildfire, along with other western blazes, can be attributed to climate change
But, neither federal nor Idaho fire officials require contractors to meet fitness requirements
The forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for lighter winds and temperatures
Despite their fast-shrinking numbers many believe live fire spotters are an integral part of firefighting
Fire chief says ‘Mother Nature is winning,’ after three towns were evacuated and 100 homes destroyed
The suit charges that the Hind Foundation’s crew caused the 2012 fire by mowing in dry season
About 1,000 firefighters were fighting blazes around the state; the cause of the fire is under investigation
The fire was started when a truck lost its tire and its bare rim scrapped along the asphalt
The program helps cash-strapped rural departments by supplying them with surplus military vehicles to rebuild and reuse
Before Steve Schopper takes his Emmy home, the statue will be on display at Colorado Springs Fire Department headquarter
The fire killed 119 people and was the biggest in a series of blazes that tore through the southern Australian state of Victoria in 2009
The device was placed at the base of a U.S. Forest Service sign; the firefighter received minor injuries
About 781 firefighters, assisted by eight helicopters were battling the fire on Sunday
Authorities say he drove a rental truck to an illegal grow site; heat from the truck’s exhaust set off the 3,000-acre blaze
A good program for both the fire service and the country unexpectedly stopped; you can and must help bring it back
The firefighter suffered a rash on his legs and an arm caused by the explosion, but no glass cuts
With an understanding of these basic rules, any firefighter can assist landing a helicopter
Chief Matt Shobert was released Friday after undergoing a four to six-hour reconstructive face operation
The fire chief said it was inches away from jumping a highway, which would have required state and other resources to battle it
Fire Chief Matt Shobert had the first of what is likely to be several reconstructive surgeries on his face
An agreement between DoD and EPA calls for destroying the vehicles rather than giving them to fire departments
The blaze is now 5 percent contained; no buildings have burned and no injuries have been reported
Brendan McDonough is working to raise funds and awareness about wildland firefighters who deal with PTSD
The community has balanced how to mourn and honor the men with how to move forward
The plaintiffs want to ensure that Hotshots receive state benefits afforded to full-time firefighters, GPS devices for fire crews and better fire shelters
Valley Regional Fire and Rescue received $228,637 and Nesquehoning Hose Company No. 1 received $237,500
More than 1,100 firefighters are battling the blaze in steep, rugged terrain
Smoking, lightning, a campfire, railroads and children playing in the area have been ruled out as potential causes