Oct. 26—Waynesville fire fighters will soon be better equipped to battle a wildfire thanks to a $100,000 federal grant to wildland turn-out gear. The forest fire on Sheepback Mountain in Maggie Valley ...
Wildland gear includes the protective shirt and pants worn for fighting wildfires. It's designed for long treks over difficult terrain, so it trades off some heat protection for mobility. Unlike the ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The work is hot; the gear is heavy; the terrain is unforgiving. When temperatures soar, firefighters — like this U.S. Forest ...
Gem County Fire District #1 last week announced that it was awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the 2023 cycle, totaling $102,765. This vital funding enabled the rural fire district ...
Wyoming, MN – Rosenbauer America, a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, announced its participation at the 2025 Canadian Wildfire Conference in Kelowna, British Columbia, from Oct. 1-2. Rosenbauer ...