State is first in country to implement helicopter night flying suppression program DENVER – Colorado becomes the first state in the county to begin nighttime helicopter suppression operations with training this month. The Colorado Division of Fire...
Photos: Elafonisos, Greece Wildfire
Evacuation on Greek island %
Southern California Wildfire Burns One Home
Homeowner criticizes firefighting efforts CHINO HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Aircraft are dropping water and retardant on a wildfire that has burned at least one home in Southern California. Scott Mclean with the state's Department of Forestry and Fire...
Over 300 Firefighters Battle Western Montana Wildfire
Fire has increased the demand for aviation fuel and materials HELENA, Mont. (AP) — More than 300 firefighters battled three blazes in western Montana on Sunday, and Gov. Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency to allow truck drivers to work longer...
Photos: Portugal Wildfire
More than 1,000 firefighters and 14 water-dropping aircraft battled a major wildfire
Madrid Wildfire Burns Out of Control
Over 500 firefighters are battling the blaze MADRID (AP) — A wildfire in hills near Madrid was contained but still not extinguished Monday after burning for four straight days, authorities said. More than 500 firefighters supported by 49 vehicles and 14...
UAS PSD Maroon Fire
Drone use over the Coconino National Forest Nate Wierwille - UAS PSD Maroon Fire This video is about UAS PSD on the Maroon Fire in the Coconino National Forest, AZ https://youtu.be/NzO_n6LgIqY
Firefighters Step Up Efforts on Arizona Wildfire
Private drone caused fire aircraft to be grounded CLINTS WELL, Ariz. (AP) — Smoke and driving delays were expected Monday as firefighters ramped up efforts to suppress a wildfire burning in the Coconino National Forest in east-central Arizona. Fire...
Global 747 SuperTanker Ready for Wildfire Season
World's largest tanker can drop 19,200 gallons in six seconds TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The Global SuperTanker, the world's largest firefighting aircraft, is ready for the upcoming wildfire season. The Arizona Republic reports that the Boeing 747-400 series...
States Turn to Drones to Predict Avalanches, Spot Wildfires
More and more agencies are using drones for a variety of tasks By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In Utah, drones are hovering near avalanches to watch roaring snow. In North Carolina, they're searching for the nests of...
Aerial Firefighting Training in Redding, CA
USFS and CAL FIRE team up for training Stephanie Schmieding, ActionNewsNow REDDING, Calif. (ActionNewsNow) - Starting Monday, firefighters will learn how to supervise air attacks during a training in Redding. The U.S. Forest Service is teaming up with...
USFA: California On-Duty Death
Forest Service firefighter was killed in a helicopter crash in Texas The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official on-duty death of Captain Daniel Laird, 41, of the United States Forest Service - Tahoe National Forest, on March 27, 2019. While...