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 ...

Among the challenges facing women wildland firefighters is finding gear that fits. Legs and sleeves too long and poor fit, causing chafing, are among the problems women firefighters face when adapting ...

In 2011, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) approached the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s First Responders Group (FRG) ...

SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Sedro-Woolley Fire Department is hoping to be able to buy a new brush truck that can be used to fight wildland fires. Granted, the department doesn’t fight wildland fires on a ...

Researchers are looking at new ways to help firefighters breathe better and work more efficiently in the field while fighting wildland and urban interface fires. I found fame as an ’80s rock star. Now ...

During fire season at the National Interagency Fire Center, a complex of buildings housing the top level of support for U.S. wildfire response, the coordination center looks about how you might expect ...

The Round Rock Fire Department's wildland team got some much-needed equipment The new equipment will assist with wildfire prevention, emergency response, and community protection ROUND ROCK, Texas - ...

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce a generous donation from Country Financial in the amount of $8,064 to support the purchase of 16 complete sets of ...

REEDLEY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Future firefighters are back in class at Reedley College. The students from all walks of life are gearing up for their second semester in the Wildland Fire program. "It's a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Between mid-April and the beginning of June, Jason Starkey spent most of his time battling wildfires in Arizona and New Mexico with his team of wildland firefighters. It's a job he's ...