Wildland Firefighting

As people continue to move into the wildland urban interface, the fire risk increases, and that means firefighters will be called on to mitigate wildfires, brush fires, grass fires, and vegetation fires that threaten human dwellings. Get training information on wildland fire response and headlines about major fires.

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TX Wildfire Prompts Evacuations as AR and FL Also Battle Fires

Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds burned in a few Southern states Thursday, forcing evacuations in Texas and prompting Florida officials to close part of a major highway.
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Blizzard Conditions Hit the Midwest While Wildfires and Tornadoes Threaten Central U.S.

A storm system Wednesday left parts of the Midwest and Great Plains under blizzard conditions and a broad swath of neighboring states at risk of high…
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Crabapple Fire Burns Thousands of Acres, Injures Firefighter in TX

The Crabapple Fire blackened thousands of acres across Gillespie County and injured a Fredericksburg firefighter who was struck by a falling limb while battling the…
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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NY Firefighters Knock Down Wind-Driven Brush Fire on Long Island but Risk Remains With High Winds

Firefighters in New York knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday.
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Los Angeles County Sues Southern California Edison, Alleging Utility’s Equipment Sparked Wildfire

Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it's suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire.
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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.
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Lighter Winds Help Crews Fighting Wildfires in the Carolinas

Lighter winds Monday helped crews in South Carolina and North Carolina battle wildfires that caused evacuations and threatened hundreds of homes over the weekend.
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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.
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CA Wildfire Aid Will Come with Strings, President Trump’s Aide Says

Historically, presidents have been reluctant to attach conditions to disaster relief.
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‘I Am Extremely Proud of the Work’: L.A. Fire Chief Responds to Ouster by Bass

Ousted Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley struck a defensive tone Saturday, issuing her first statement since being demoted.
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Could This Irvine (CA) Neighborhood Be the Blueprint for a More Fire-Resistant L.A.?

02.20.2025
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Trump’s Cuts to Federal Wildfire Crews Could Have ‘Scary’ Consequences

02.20.2025
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How Better Water Systems Can Help a City Survive the Next Firestorm

02.20.2025
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Lessons Learned: Enhancing Fire Streams for Wildland and Structural Firefighting

02.19.2025
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Evaluating Fire Streams for Enhanced Wildland and Structural Firefighting

02.19.2025
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Trump Wants States to Clean up Forests to Stop Wildfires. But His Administration Cut off Funds

02.14.2025
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Should Arsonist Get Death Penalty if People Die in Wildfire? CA Supreme Court to Decide

02.06.2025
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Cal Fire’s Predictions Didn’t Foresee the Altadena Inferno. Now It’s Changing Its Fire-Hazard Maps

02.06.2025
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Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Innovations in Wildfire Management

02.01.2025
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Firefighters Contain 100% of Wildfire That Prompted Evacuations East of Asheville (NC)

02.01.2025
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Edison Denied Causing Destructive 2017 CA Fire. Feds Now Believe Utility Suppressed Evidence

01.28.2025
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Rain Douses Wildfires in Southern CA Without Causing Serious Mudslides

01.28.2025
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