Wildland

The Firehouse.com Wildland product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various wildland and WUI firefighting equipment and tools, including Pulaski tools, fire shelters, fire rakes, forestry hose, Indian pumps, handrools, equipment packs, wildland PPE and footwear and sawyer equipment options.
CAL FIRE
Training Drills

CAL FIRE to Hold Preparedness Exercise

April 30, 2024
Nearly 50 fire crews from Northern California will be evaluated on safety performance, physical conditioning, handline construction and firefighting knowledge.
Wildland

Flames Aren't the only Things Wildland Firefighters Face

March 19, 2024
"We need people to work together without animosity and I try to keep the temperature down," said Mike Baines, retired U.S. Forest Service officer.
Elías Valverde II/Dallas Morning News/TNS
Wildland

After Three Weeks, Texas' Largest Wildfire Contained

March 17, 2024
The Smokehouse Creek Fire burned over 1 million acres in almost three weeks in the Texas Panhandle.
National Volunteer Fire Council
Wildland

Applications Being Accepted for Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program

March 15, 2024
Anheuser-Busch has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) for the sixth year to award canned drinking water to volunteer departments that respond to wildfires...
Wildland

Houston Firefighters Continue Wildfire Battle

March 13, 2024
Houston crews have been asked to stay for an additional three weeks to battle the fires in the Texas Panhandle.
Community Risk

Due to Wildfire Risks, California Homeowners Lose Insurance

March 12, 2024
With policies dropped, some are making changes to lower risks such as removing plants and wooden decks.