Wildland firefighting is physically and emotionally intense. The job is also essential for community safety. Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S.
As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for many of them, ...
A group of Democratic congressional leaders on Wednesday asked Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to halt creation of a ...
Denver7 is following up on the latest on Douglas County's preparations for wildland firefighting. Plum joined Phantom this ...
The fire burned an estimated eight acres, including a nearby wooded area. Firefighters spent nearly two hours on mop-up ...
A camp that prepared women to become wildland firefighters has been paused because of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal ...
A wildland firefighter grimaces as he walks back to his crew in this 2021 file photo taken near Lenore, Idaho. Pete Caster Lewiston Tribune As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, the brave ...
A new market survey report that assesses commercially available air-purifying respirators (APRs) and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) suitable for wildland firefighters is available to help ...
The 11 senators and representatives - all Democrats - said that the consolidation of four Department of Interior agencies’ ...
Federal wildland firefighters have faced staffing shortages and low morale for more than a decade. Lawmakers tried to create a fix by increasing their pay, but the money for that pay is running out.
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As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for many of them, ...