Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
Second Session of the 119th Congress gets underway as lawmakers set to work in an election year
Los Angeles Fire Commission President Genethia Hudley Hayes said a draft report had been sent to Mayor Karen Bass’ office for “refinements,” raising concerns about outside influence
Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore acknowledged that the department’s after-action report on the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire was edited to reduce criticism of LAFD leadership
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
Mayor Karen Bass returned from a trip to Ghana to face criticism about wildfire resources and dissension from the fire chief
At least 180 IAFF members live in the affected areas, with nine confirmed to have lost their homes
Capt. RK Smithley has helped drop over 175,000 gallons of fire retardant during more than a dozen flights in two days
Rumors spread on social media that fire apparatus were being delayed or turned away due to emissions inspections
“We’ve got to figure out how to get resources moving faster,” Chief Josh Waldo stated
A statement from the California National Guard said Ukraine’s offer of support to during the devastating wildfires is “nothing short of extraordinary”
Kern County Firefighter Greg Sliwinski and his family lost their home in the Eaton Fire
Plus, Los Angeles city and county fire chiefs address challenges facing crews
L.A. County Fire Chief Tony Marrone and Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy describe the overwhelming battle against Santa Ana winds and an “unstoppable” blaze
Police also identified five men pretending to be associated with a fire station
Rebuilding in the footprint of fire these days almost always promises fire’s return
The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team has been providing support on the Eaton Fire
Chief Kristin Crowley reportedly told staff she expected to be fired at her meeting with Mayor Karen Bass
A force of for-hire professionals is on the firelines for insurance companies and wealthy property owners
While Mayor Karen Bass’ budget called for a 2.7% reduction, she was also working on separate provisions that would grow the department by 7%
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a critical test of her leadership as her city endures its greatest crisis in decades
Officials issue more evacuation orders as the Kenneth Fire burns in the San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said a Super Scooper is grounded after a collision with a drone over the Palisades Fire
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said 783 Fire Camp firefighters have been working around the clock
L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies arrested several people on the suspicion of looting homes ravaged by the Palisades Fire
Contracted by businesses and insurers, these teams bring advanced training and resources to complex fire scenarios
Understanding the role of private fire companies during wildland fires – and why public agency firefighters voice concerns
With Los Angeles fire departments stretched to their “maximum limits,” it’s time to once again ask how we got here
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