Gerard Mann

FDIC 2025 Preview: WUI Strategies and Tactics for Urban Departments

This class provides valuable insights into the unique aspects of WUI firefighting and offers practical solutions for improving community and firefighter safety.
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sprinkler setup to pretoct a structure in WUI area

Benefits of SPUs for Wildfire Mitigation in WUIs

For WUI firefighting, Structure Protection Units—mobile units equipped with sprinkler systems—may be decisive in protecting lives and property.
4 min read
Fredericksbur (TX) Fire

Fire Near Fredericksburg (TX) Grows to Over 8,600 Acres With No Containment, Officials Say

A grass fire near Fredericksburg was burning an estimated 8,640 acres Saturday, spurring evacuations in the Central Texas community.
4 min read
Anthony Kastros and Mo Khazaal

Command Show: Insights on Wildfire Management, Part 2

Host Anthony Kastros continues his discussion with guest Mo Khazaal, who shares his firsthand experiences battling the devastating Southern California fires of 2025.
3 min read

Wildfires Near San Antonio (TX) Damage Multiple Structures

Multiple wildfires erupted on the south and southeast sides of Bexar County Tuesday, driven by strong winds and dry conditions.
Myrtle Beach (SC) Wildfires

Wildfires Burn Myrtle Beach (SC) Area

Homes were being evacuated Saturday in several areas of Horry County as wildfires raged in several spots.
Irvine neighborhood

Could This Irvine (CA) Neighborhood Be the Blueprint for a More Fire-Resistant L.A.?

Four years before the Palisades and Eaton fires ravaged Los Angeles, Irvine braced for a fire of its own.
9 min read
A wildland firefighter

Trump’s Cuts to Federal Wildfire Crews Could Have ‘Scary’ Consequences

President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel.
11 min read

How Better Water Systems Can Help a City Survive the Next Firestorm

American cities and their water systems weren't built to withstand wildfire.
7 min read
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