Three hurt in apparatus rollover Associated Press FAIRFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Three people were killed when a helicopter contracted by Pacific Gas & Electric struck one of the utility's power lines and crashed into a Northern California hillside on...
Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 150 Homes in Small Arizona Town
At least 55 acres burning in Bagdad BAGDAD, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire in the small town of Bagdad forced the evacuations of 150 homes Thursday and authorities said crews were trying to contain the 55-acre fire by sunset. Yavapai County Sheriff’s officials...
Containment of Wildfire Near Phoenix at 50%
The latest on the East Desert Fire CAVE CREEK, Ariz. (AP) — Firefighters have managed to contain much of a big wildfire near Phoenix that was burning across 2 square miles (6 square kilometers) and prompted the evacuation of more than 100 homes,...
Golden, Colorado Brush Truck Training
Training with Golden Fire Rescue Golden Fire Rescue - This video is about Brush Truck Training 0420. https://youtu.be/BRyf4OJhnYQ
Governor Newsom Addresses California’s Wildfire Preparedness Amid COVID-19
Courtesy of KTLA 5 KTLA 5 - Update: California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials were providing updates on the state’s response to COVID-19. https://youtu.be/JMMerZnFcaA
Boise Mobile Equipment. We Are Wildland
A commitment to build the best and the safest BME Marketing - Wildfires are a force of nature that threaten everything in their path, yet brave men and women risk their lives to keep this force contained. Boise Mobile Equipment Wildland Fire Apparatus...
Product Feature: Haix Missoula 2.1 – NFPA Certified – Wildland Fire Boot
Now’s the time to try out the latest generation Missoula 2.1 Haix North America The HAIX® Missoula 2.1 was built to meet the exacting demands of the wildland firefighter. The durably tough European split bull leather is water-resistant, hydrophobic and...
Butte Fire Center’s Readiness Drill
The test to pass before going to the fireline California Conservation Corps - A four-mile hike up 900 feet will exhaust just about anyone. Imagine adding another hour of back breaking work of digging a fire line the length of a football field. It’s the...
Crews Fight Brush Fire Along California Coast
Over 150 acres Santa Barbara County SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Winds spread a brush fire over more than 150 acres (61 hectares) along the south Santa Barbara County coast Thursday amid a spell of hot and dry weather. The fire erupted on a ridge near...
Front Range Fire Rescue, CO SVI Type IV Wildland Unit
Chevy Silverado 5500 4x4 chassis SVIweb - When spec'ing its new Type 6 Wildland Unit, Front Range Fire Rescue chose a Chevy Silverado 5500 4x4 chassis, powered by a 6.7 Durmax Turbo Diesel. This Wildland Unit features a Darley 1.5AGE Fast-Attack 2 Pump...
Tour: Riverside, CA Brush 7
A look at the second section on Engine 7 RFD Training Division - Engineer John Sierra of the Riverside City Fire Department gives a tour and overview of brush truck operations in Riverside City. https://youtu.be/uUBaqJpGW34
Wildland Fire Research FASMEE
Fire and Smoke Model Evaluation Experiments U.S. Forest Service - Fire and Smoke Model Evaluation Experiment, FASMEE, is an event for researchers to learn from a large scale wild fire and help add data to fire models....