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Wildland and Forestry Firefighters are a whole different breed from Structural Firefighters. Both deserve respect, but these are the reasons why I think they are incredible.

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Fast-Moving Brush Fire on HI’s Maui Island Evacuates About 50 People

By AUDREY McAVOY, KATHY McCORMACK and MARK THIESSEN Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A fast-moving Hawaii brush fire fueled by fierce winds forced the evacuation of about 50 Maui residents on the opposite side of the same island where a devastating blaze killed over...

Trump Moves to Merge Wildland Firefighting Into Single Force, Despite Ex-Officials Warning of Chaos

By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered government officials to consolidate wildland firefighting into a single program, despite warnings from former federal officials that it could be costly and increase the...

With Lessons Learned From the Eaton Fire, Pasadena (CA) Fire Department Seeks Millions for 10-Year Plan

Sierra van der Brug - Pasadena Star-News, Calif. Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin’s plan for the city’s fire department will alleviate short-staffing issues the department experienced during the Eaton fire, he said this week. But for that and other post-disaster...

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