Important facts about wildfires that firefighters know—but you might not.
As fires burn in South Carolina, experts explain what really controls wildfires, how containment works, and the safest ways ...
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New Cal Fire wildfire risk maps prompt updated safety measures
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) recently released new fire hazard severity zone maps for ...
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Forest Service workforce cuts spark concern about wildland firefighters
Cynthia Lummis, said in a statement that because wildland fire positions are considered public safety positions, they fall under the hiring freeze exemption listed in Trump’s executive order.
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California Strengthens Resiliency with Adoption of 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code®
On February 26, 2025, the State of California adopted the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code® (IWUIC®) as the ...
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Important facts about wildfires that firefighters know—but you might not.
For one, planes and helicopters get a lot of attention in wildfires, but they mainly play a supporting role and help slow the fire down ... for their nearest safety zone. A safety zone is a ...