Wildland Firefighting

Colorado Wildfire Grows to 400 Acres

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:36:00 GMT

A northern Colorado wildfire that has grown to an estimated 400 acres is now five percent contained.

Crews Fight Three Wildfires in Arizona

Sun, 13 May 2012 12:11:00 GMT

Three Arizona wildfires burned a combined 2,500 acres Saturday, with two of the fires prompting temporary evacuations.

Social Media Used in New Mexico to Prep for Wildfire Season

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:52:00 GMT

Both government and private residents in New Mexico are using social media to help prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.

IBHS Offers Guidance on Protecting Against Wildfire-Related Damage

Mon, 07 May 2012 22:48:00 GMT

In support of California Wildfire Awareness Week (May 6 -12), the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is providing free guidance to help property owners lower their risk of wildfire damage.

More Backup Called for Texas Wildfire

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:22:00 GMT

More back up is being called in for the first major Texas wildfire of the season

Report: Reducing Risk is Key to Support for Rangelands Prescribed Burns

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:02:00 GMT

The April issue of Rangelands explores the benefits and risks of using prescribed fire to limit the expansion of woody plants that choke natural grasslands.

Texas Forest Service Launches Wildfire App

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:39:00 GMT

The Texas Forest Service launched a new Internet application designed to offer guidance to residents looking for information on wildland fire risk in their region.

Increased Wildfire Activity Throughout the Nation Prompts Warning for Public

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:03:00 GMT

This winter’s unseasonably mild and dry weather pattern is causing an alarmingly increased risk for wildfire prompting a national warning for residents to take action to prevent damage from wildfire. States such as Colorado, Tennessee and New York are already seeing the reality of these dangerous conditions.

Michigan Wildfire Burned 1500 Acres Now Contained

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:50:00 GMT

A Michigan wildfire, near the Huron National Forest, that's burned at least 1,500 acres and forced the evacuation of 50 homes has been fully contained

Federal Government Readies for Busy Fire Season

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:39:00 GMT

Federal government officials expect the 2012 fire season to be just as active as last year's, which featured historic wildfires on hundreds of square miles.

TetraKO Fire Suppression Product First of its Kind to Earn EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program Recognition

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:17:00 GMT

TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, has earned recognition under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Design for the Environment (DfE) program for its TetraKO biodegradable water enhancer.

Spartan Motors Highlights Company's Process Innovation and New Approach to Bringing Products to Market

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:46:00 GMT

Tradeshow attendees who visit the Spartan Motors booths (2423 and 2403) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) will notice the Charlotte, Michigan-based company is pushing process innovation across the company.

North Fork Fire Report Released

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:02:00 GMT

A report reviewing how a prescribed burn created the Lower North Fork (CO) wildfire has been released.

Firefighter Injured in D.C. Brush Fire

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:25:00 GMT

A firefighter suffered nonlife-threatening injuries while battling a brush fire Sunday in southeast Washington, D.C.

Danko Debuting Trucks at FDIC 2012

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:37:00 GMT

Danko is debuting a pair of new trucks at FDIC 2012.

Wildfire Unveils Enhanced SKIDTANX Line of Customizable Skid Units

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:49:00 GMT

Wildfire Environmental Inc., the manufacturer of quality wildland fire control products, unveiled its latest enhancements to its skid units.

Wind-Whipped Brush Fire Burns NJ Meadowlands

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:45:00 GMT

A wind-whipped brush fire consumed approximately 60 acres of the New Jersey Meadowlands near MetLife Stadium and threatened commercial buildings in the East Rutherford and Carlstadt area on Wednesday.

Crews Battle Virginia Wildfires

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:41:00 GMT

The Alleghany Tunnel fires, the biggest in state history, continue to burn across Virginia.

IBHS Offers Guidance on Reducing Wildfire-Related Damage

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:47:00 GMT

In recognition of Florida Wildfire Awareness Week (April 8 - 15), the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is providing guidance to help property owners reduce their risk of wildfire-related damage.

Firefighters Save Long Island (NY) Home with Pool Water

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Long Island firefighters used pool water to save a house while fighting a wildfire earlier this week.