New ideas in building construction (CNBC) -It is impossible to build a fully fireproof home, but researchers are now focused on making homes at least fire resistant. They have to, because climate change is increasing the intensity of wildfires around the...
California Pulls National Guard from Border for Wildfire Protection
110 troops will be trained to work on fuel reduction projects By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is calling in the National Guard for the first time next month to help protect communities from devastating fires like the...
What It’s Like to be a Smokejumper
Time with the Nezperce Smokejumpers VOA News - They're called smokejumpers and, as you may guess from the name, they have very dangerous work. Their job is to parachute into the spot where a wildfire has started and put it out with the help of only a...
Honoring the Yarnell Hill Fire Fallen
A walking discussion of the Yarnell Hill Fire Wildland Fire LLC - This video was captured on site of the Yarnell Hill Fire in January 2014. The participants spent the day walking the ground and discussing the challenges facing the wildland fire service...
Wyoming Hotshots 2018 Season
A look back at the wildfire season Birney Brayton - Wyoming Hotshots 2018 fire season was exclusively in Colorado and Wyoming. Music: Intro/Sweet Glory (Jimkata), Cochise (Audioslave) https://youtu.be/F4PKxhruPAQ
Helping Wildland Firefighters Move Water Since the 1920’s
Putting pumps in the hands of the protectors WATERAX - The work of wildland firefighters benefits us all, yet most people know very little about who they are, what they do and the tools of their trade. They protect communities from wildfire, promote...
WATERAX OT-4NX Poly Backpack with Brass Hand Pump
The OT-4NX now features the all-new WATERAX shoulder straps The all-new WATERAX OT-4NX is a modernized poly backpack pump that was conceived with the comfort and safety of the user in mind. The tank is made of lightweight yet rugged UV-resistant...
Lakeview, Oregon 2018 Wildfire Season
A look back at least year's wildfire season Travis Hill - Follow me on my journey to better the world one fire at a time https://youtu.be/IjFghh6XFUU
Bear Jaw Fire Crew 2018
A look back at the wildfire season in Arizona Flint McGuire - Bear Jaw 2018 Crew Video The Interagency Bear Jaw Fire and Fuels Management crew incorporates employees for Highlands, Pinewood and Summit Fire Districts. Our vision is to be recognized as...
Wildland Fire Training in Oklahoma City
Brush rig training highlights Oklahoma City Fire Department - On 1/27/19, firefighters in Fire District 605C (South-Southwest OKC) conducted Brush Pumper Operations training near SW. 104th and I-44. With our large 621 square-mile city, we have a high...
Wildfire Helicopter Crashes During Water Refill in Australia
Aircrane crashed into a reservoir during wildfire Nine News Australia - The aircraft plunged into the dam in Jericho, about 3 hours east of Melbourne, about 7.15pm yesterday. Join Nine News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local...
Geronimo Hotshots 2018 Fire Season
A look back at the wildfire activity Geronimo Hotshots - From the San Carlos Apache Tribe we would like to present the Geronimo Interagency Hotshot Crew 2018 Fire Season. Footage taken in different area's of the country along with our brother's and...