Civilians team up with fire crews By MARTHA MENDOZA Associated Press BONNY DOON, Calif. (AP) — As wildfires rage throughout California turning forests and homes into kindling, some firefighters are badly short-staffed, and some residents are taking...
As of August 21, 2020 CAL FIRE TV The August 21, 2020 Statewide Fire Summary provides an overview of the current fire activity in California. https://youtu.be/BIbczmKc65c
Tanker work over California wcolby Recorded 8/20/2020 https://youtu.be/qXYYi2R94Es The 747 Supertanker is one of several aerial firefighting air tankers derived from various Boeing 747 models. The aircraft are rated to carry up to 19,600 US gallons...
Nearly 12,000 firefighters are battling blazes By JANIE HAR and MARTHA MENDOZA Associated Press SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Sky-darkening wildfires that took at least five lives and forced tens of thousands of people from their homes blazed throughout...
Honor your fellow firefighters who died in the line of duty National Fallen Firefighters Foundation This is the official National Stair Climb hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 OR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER...
Santa Cruz mayor urges residents to prepare to evacuate By JANIE HAR and MARTHA MENDOZA Associated Press SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires that blackened skies, took at least five lives and forced tens of thousands of people from their homes have...
Mike Fournier died when his helicopter crashed into a hillside By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The helicopter pilot who died fighting one of hundreds of wildfires raging across California was making water drops over hilly, rugged...
Record-breaking heat wave in Nevada By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A blanket of hazy smoke from California wildfires prompted the closure of schools Thursday in Reno-Sparks for the second time this week due to the unhealthy air as...
Improve efficiency on the fire line The new SaberSpear™ Wildland Firefighting Tool line-up improves fireground operational efficiency in stubborn wildland fire areas! By using the extendable, sub-surface injection action combined with topside...
Wildland Firefighting Tool Kits for 2020! Our Jets Make Your Tools Dig Deeper and Faster! ™ 1.SaberSpear™ 48” Tool Kit P/N 54502: A single fixed 48” lightweight steel manifold for ease of storage and mobility in the field. Specifically designed for use...
A flammable ecosystem By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer If you want to build a fire, you need three things: Ignition, fuel and oxygen. But wildfire in California is a much more complex people-stoked witch’s brew. The state burns regularly because of...
Hundreds of fires have begun since the start of the week By HAVEN DALEY and JANIE HAR Associated Press VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged through Northern California on Wednesday, threatening thousands of homes and blackening the skies near San...
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