At least seven homes destroyed NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — At least seven homes and 23 other structures have been destroyed by a massive wildfire that continues to burn in southwest Florida, officials said. Greater Naples Fire Rescue District Chief Kingman...
New Mexico National Forest to Impose Fire Restrictions
Fire managers are implementing measures in response to COVID-19 to keep firefighters safe ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three forests in northern New Mexico will be implementing fire restrictions next week to reduce the risk of human-caused fires. Forest...
Coronado National Forest Sets Restrictions to Prevent Fires
All six national forests in Arizona set restrictions TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Another national forest in Arizona is tightening restrictions on various activities to help prevent human-caused wildfires. All six national forests in Arizona in April prohibited...
LODD Anniversary: Career Federal Fire Fighter Dies from Injuries Sustained at Arizona Prescribed Burn
Remember the fallen with lessons learned NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program On May 14, 2003, a career federal fire fighter (the victim) was severely burned while working at a prescribed burn operation. The prescribed burn...
Golden, Colorado Brush Truck Training
Training with Golden Fire Rescue Golden Fire Rescue - This video is about Brush Truck Training 0420. https://youtu.be/BRyf4OJhnYQ
Wildfires Close Part of I-75 in Southwest Florida
One fire threatened about 30 homes NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Four brush fires burning a total of about 400 acres (162 hectares) shut down a section of Interstate 75 in southwest Florida on Wednesday, officials said. One of the fires threatened about 30 homes...
Governor Newsom Addresses California’s Wildfire Preparedness Amid COVID-19
Courtesy of KTLA 5 KTLA 5 - Update: California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials were providing updates on the state’s response to COVID-19. https://youtu.be/JMMerZnFcaA
Report: Broad Risk of COVID-19 at Wildfire Camps
Evaluating best- and worst-case scenarios By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Outbreaks of the coronavirus could sweep through large camps where crews typically stay as they fight wildfires across the U.S., according to a federal...
Boise Mobile Equipment. We Are Wildland
A commitment to build the best and the safest BME Marketing - Wildfires are a force of nature that threaten everything in their path, yet brave men and women risk their lives to keep this force contained. Boise Mobile Equipment Wildland Fire Apparatus...
Product Feature: Haix Missoula 2.1 – NFPA Certified – Wildland Fire Boot
Now’s the time to try out the latest generation Missoula 2.1 Haix North America The HAIX® Missoula 2.1 was built to meet the exacting demands of the wildland firefighter. The durably tough European split bull leather is water-resistant, hydrophobic and...
New Mexico Forester Issues Restrictions Due to Fire Danger
Warmer temperatures, lower humidity, high winds SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's state forester is imposing immediate restrictions on fireworks, campfires, smoking and open fires on all non-municipal, non-federal and non-tribal lands statewide because...
Florida Man Charged with Starting 343-Acre Wildfire
Nearly 60 homes destroyed or damaged SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida Panhandle man who set up an illegal burn barrel on his property caused a wildfire that torched approximately 343 acres (139 hectares) of wild lands and damaged or destroyed...