By Todd McNeal Stress is our fireground enemy, undermining our ability to promptly recognize and rapidly respond to changing conditions. To...
READ MOREWhat Does Humble Professionalism Have To Do With Wildland Firefighting? Everything!
by Dan Landrigan | Jan 16, 2024 | Bobbie on Fire
Years ago, when I was an Ops Chief on a type 1 IMT, my IC used to talk to us knuckle-dragging, aggressive Ops people and remind us to practice...
READ MOREWildfire Prevention and Helping Maui Recover From Flames Top the Agenda for HI Lawmakers
by Dan Landrigan | Jan 16, 2024 | Associated Press, News
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are due to convene this week for the first time since the burning of...
READ MORETarget Shooter Starts Wildfire in National Forest, Feds Say. Now He Must Pay $180,000
by Dan Landrigan | Jan 8, 2024 | News, News Feed
Julia Marnin – The Charlotte Observer A man must pay $180,000 after federal officials said he started a wildfire with a shotgun loaded...
READ MOREWildland Urban Interface Fires
by Dan Landrigan | Jan 5, 2024 | News
BY BRIAN DODGE A few years ago, I was talking to one of my captains about a “small” brush fire that had occurred the previous shift. I was off...
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