Wildfire fighting has its own lingo. Here are some words to know
Wildfire: An unwanted fire in wildland, including unauthorized fires started by people and blazes that are ignited on purpose ...
Fayette County fire department fighting brush fires nonstop for days
"Open flames are our worst enemy right now," said Adah Volunteer Fire Department Chief LC Otto. Otto said his department has ...
Missouri Fire Captain who died fighting wildfire to receive state honor
A Johnson County, Mo. fire captain will be honored for his service. Capt. Vernon Collett died on March 8. He collapsed after ...
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The Trump administration is trying to fire the ‘backbone’ of wildland firefighting
Successfully fighting a wildfire requires more than people digging line or cutting fire breaks with chainsaws. It also ...
Lighter winds help crews fighting wildfires in South and North Carolina
Lighter winds in South Carolina and North Carolina are helping firefighters battle blazes that caused evacuations and ...
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Wildfire-fighting nonprofits at risk as federal grants vanish
A northern Colorado group that works to reduce wildfires in two conservative counties wonders if the Trump administration will ever pay out federal awards. Efforts to limit wildfires in a ...
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Two firefighters fall through floor while fighting structure fire in Wynantskill on Friday night
Wynantskill Fire Department says two of their firefighters fell through the floor while fighting a structure fire on Friday ...