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• Q&A: Fighting fire in the ever-changing wildland/urban interface

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  Two chiefs who serve in interface areas address the unique training, planning and operational efforts related to WUI fires

• Famous aircraft flyover to help commemorate Mann Gulch tragedy

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  The U.S. Forest Service and its partners are planning a public event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire

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• Agency boosts efforts to help prevent wildland firefighter suicides

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  National Interagency Fire Center officials have noticed an increased in wildland firefighter suicides in recent years

• Alaska fire department responds to 25 fires in 1 day

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  Anchorage remains under a total burn ban due to a sustained streak of record-breaking heat and dry weather

• 25 Years Later: Video highlights Storm King Mountain Memorial Trail

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  Video shows the permanent memorial markers placed where each of the 14 firefighters died

• Grant enables Calif. department to lease helicopters, technology for night firefighting

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  Southern California Edison officials approved a $4 million grant to lease two new helicopters, night vision goggles and associated technology for aerial night flying

• NIFC: 2019 fire season off to slow start, but increased fire activity ahead

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  Former USFS fire director cautions against complacency and underscores need to be prepared

• CAL FIRE launches TV ads pressuring officials to hire more firefighters

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  The 30- and 60-second spots are meant to be informative, but Cal Fire Local 2881 President Tim Edwards said more aggressive commercials could follow if fire conditions worsen

• First reponders fear close encounters with drones when fighting wildfires

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  Twice this spring, the Forest Service has encountered drones while its aircraft have been flying over wildfires

• CAL FIRE: State's largest wildfire caused by hammer

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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

• US attempt to improve wildland firefighter shelters fails

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  A factor in the decision, officials said, was a decreasing trend in the number of annual fire shelter deployments

• Movie review: 'Wildland' documents contract crew from initial training to battling a major fire

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  “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”

• 3 scenarios where you’ll be glad you have this rugged case

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  Pelican’s newest lightweight and durable case is built specifically for EMS and fire needs

• Casualties in Sichuan forest fire rise to 30

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  30 firefighters have been killed as over 600 battle the blaze at an altitude of 3,800 meters above sea level

• Community resiliency: Are you ready for the effects of climate change?

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  Preparing infrastructure and resources, engage with policy makers and understand the risks of wildfire, flooding and extreme weather events

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