Campers trapped in Sierra National Forest By MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ and CHRISTOPHER WEBER SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Rescuers in military helicopters airlifted 207 people to safety after an explosive wildfire trapped them in a popular camping area in...
Firefighter Fighting Washington Wildfire Loses Entire Family in House Fire
Wife and children perish in Benton County fire FirefighterNation Staff BENTON CITY, Washington - KREM reported that a firefighter lost his family in a house fire in Benton City while he was working on the Palmer Fire, according to the Benton County...
USFA: Oregon On-Duty Death
Jones died from injuries sustained in a crash United States Fire Administration The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official on-duty death of Firefighter Diane Jones, 63, of KL Farms/Fire LLC on August 31, 2020. On Monday, August 31, 2020,...
Wildfire Destroys Homes Near Yakima, Washington
Record property loss in five years YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A fast-growing wildfire near Yakima has destroyed five homes, and firefighters were bracing for windy conditions on Wednesday. The destruction of the five primary residences by the Evans Canyon Fire...
Details on Texas Firefighter Killed in California Wildfire
Jones was unable to escape her vehicle SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A firefighter from Texas killed battling a wildfire in the Northern California forest was working the fire lines when her truck rolled off a remote backcountry road as she tried to escape the...
Eaton, CO Type 4 Wildland Engine
A look at a new rig from SVI SVIWeb When spec'ing its new Type 4 Wildland Engine, Eaton, CO Fire Protection District chose a 12' aluminum SVI body mounted on an International HV507 4-Door 4x4, which houses a powerful 390HP Cummins L9 engine. This in-cab...
IAFC: Wildland Fire Highlighted in Congressional Briefing
Briefing highlighted a number of fire and emergency service needs Evan Davis, International Association of Fire Chiefs Large and devastating wildland fires are occurring across the United States as the summer continues. Late summer always is a difficult...
Returning Heat Challenges Northern California Firefighters
Nearly 2,800 firefighters are battling the blazes ignited by lightning SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hot, dry weather returning to parts of Northern California threatened to make conditions worse for firefighters who struggled to contain massive wildfires after a...
USFA: Montana On-Duty Death
Crash at the White River Fire United States Fire Administration The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official on-duty death of Pilot Thomas Duffy, 40, of Central Copters, Inc. on August 24, 2020. On Monday, August 24, 2020, Pilot Thomas Duffy,...
Firefighter Killed While Battling California’s August Complex Wildfires
One dead and another hurt in Mendocino National Forest SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A firefighter was killed and another injured Monday battling a wildfire in the Northern California forest, authorities said. The firefighter was killed in Mendocino National...
What is Containment?
A lesson from CAL FIRE CAL FIRE TV What is containment and how is it determined? https://youtu.be/XbpWPuj3nsI
Neighbors with Hoses Target Fires as Crews Urge Them to Stop
New level of engagement by residents By CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press/Report for America REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — With California firefighters strapped for resources, residents have organized to put out flames themselves in a large swath of land...