A look at research into a better shelter By Dena Ali | FireRescue Magazine During my recent research project on climate change and wildfires, I learned that the fire shelters that wildland firefighters carry are not capable of protecting them from flames and...
Fire Shelters: The Last Resort
Recent burnover raises questions about emergency fire shelters By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — After flames trapped 14 firefighters in California and they had to use last-resort fire shelters to survive, questions are emerging about...
Overrun, Firefighters Deploy Shelters in California Wildfire
14 firefighters overrun and injured By MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — More than a dozen California firefighters trying to protect a fire station in rugged mountains were overrun by flames Tuesday, and...
207 Rescued by Helicopter from California Wildfire
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...
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...
What is Containment?
A lesson from CAL FIRE CAL FIRE TV What is containment and how is it determined? https://youtu.be/XbpWPuj3nsI
Why Wildland Firefighters Deserve So Much Respect
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. ...
Video: Firefighters Rescued from California Wildfire
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)...
Inside the Global 747 SuperTanker
Take a tour of 944 blancolirio An exclusive inside view full of technical details from a Boeing pilot's perspective on this amazing conversion. Brought to you by the Patreon supporters of the Blancolirio channel! Thanks for your support! ...
CAL FIRE Aircraft Update
What’s above the wildfires? CAL FIRE TV CAL FIRE provides a video report about the various aircraft being used to fight the California wildfires. https://youtu.be/3Jjw1M0u3D4
CAL FIRE Statewide Fire Summary
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
Global Supertanker Over LNU Lightning Complex Fires
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...