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...
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,...
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...
A lesson from CAL FIRE CAL FIRE TV What is containment and how is it determined? https://youtu.be/XbpWPuj3nsI
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...
A whole different breed Fire Department Chronicles 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. ...
Duffy had flown search and rescue missions for Gallatin County HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man who died when the helicopter he was piloting crashed while fighting an Oregon wildfire was a former basketball player at Montana State University and flew...
Chopper lifts firefighters to safety Associated Press Two California firefighters with the Marin County Fire Department were saved on Friday night, as they were suddenly trapped by flames from the Woodward Fire, near Point Reyes. (Aug. 22)...
Progress on three major blazes By DON THOMPSON and HAVEN DALEY Associated Press VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters hard-pressed by some of the largest wildfires in California history scrambled Wednesday to take advantage of cooler weather and an...
September and October usually have the largest and most damaging By DON THOMPSON and HAVEN DALEY Associated Press VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — California’s firefighting agency is in talks with the National Guard and California Conservation Corps about...
Wildfire has burned at least 59 square miles GLOBE, Ariz. (AP) — Some residents near Globe were told to evacuate Tuesday due to a wildfire that’s mainly burning grass and brush in the Tonto National Forest. At around noon, Gila County Health and...
Unhealthy air alert for several counties GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Wildfire smoke from California is expected to keep pouring into Montana through Wednesday as much of the state remains under a public health alert due to bad air. The Montana Department...
Clarion Events Fire & Rescue Group provides Fire and EMS leadership the critical training and educational information they need to do their job as effectively and safely as possible. Through our industry-leading publications, digital media and events, we cover the latest developments, innovations, and standards in apparatus and equipment, clinical breakthroughs, and training for Fire & EMS personnel.