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Wildland firefighting victories overshadowed by major fires in 2020

CENTENNIAL, Colo — The 2020 Colorado wildfire season burned a record 678,246 acres which included the three biggest fires in state history. That grabbed the majority of...

Bracing for more big wildfires, Colorado leaders shift strategy to “fight fires when they are small”

Facing a worsening wildfire predicament, Colorado leaders on Thursday braced for more big burns and declared they’re shifting state strategy and millions of taxpayer...

NY National Guard helicopter crews train to fight fires over the Hudson River

CAMP SMITH, New York – Eight New York Army National Guard aviation Soldiers practiced the skills they need to fight brush fires with helicopters...

Napa supervisors want analysis of Fire Boss idea for quick wildfire response

Advocates trying to bring two water-dropping, single-engine planes to Napa County to get a quick jump on fighting wildfires will have their day before...

California needs more air power to fight wildfires

The year 2020 will be etched in history not only for the pandemic that swept the nation, but also for the devastating wildfire season California...

Washington State Unanimously Passes Wildfire Protection Bill

House Bill 1168 passed the Washington State Senate last week. The bill aims to provide $125 million every two years to facilitate a more...

Governor Evers Signs Emergency Order Relating To Elevated Fire Risk Across Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #110 declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout Wisconsin. Read more on this story...

Dubbo’s NSW RFS Training Academy gets simulator to help keep pilots safe

A simulator has been installed at the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Training Academy at Dubbo in a bid to help aviation firefighting...

Wildfire season is underway, fire officials warn of dangers

As winter turns to spring, it doesn't take much for a small spark to flare into a wind-whipped wildfire. According to fire officials, right now...

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