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U.S. Forest Service to Fly Next Generation Tankers

For two years the U.S. Forest Service has tried to put together a fleet of new tankers to supplement its own aging firefighting fleet by contracting with other agencies.

News • June 1st, 2013

Calif. Firefighters Brace For Severe Fire Season

Firefighters on the North Coast are concerned about elevated fire danger well in advance of the traditional fire season.

News • May 25th, 2013

N.M. Homes Threatened in Wildfire Set by Grinder Sparks

The first significant fire for Grant County of 2013 was apparently started by sparks from a man grinding material in his shop. More than 160 acres burned.

News • May 23rd, 2013

Large Ariz. Wildland Fire Is 90 Percent Contained

After scorching about 3,200 acres, the Island Lake Fire is about 90 percent contained, according to fire officials.

News • May 23rd, 2013

Ore. Smoke Jumpers Land in Pot Plant Garden

May 10--A team of smoke jumpers fighting fires in the Applegate unknowingly dropped into a 1,500-plant marijuana garden this week, sheriff's officials said. The locally-based smoke jumpers parachuted into the garden as they were searching for...

News • May 10th, 2013

Calif. Wildland Fire Causes 'Unquantifiable' Damage

The wildland fire that ripped through Ventura County caused significant damage to agricultural lands, but the total value of the damage has yet to be determined.

News • May 9th, 2013

CSU Students Return to Campus After Evacuation

Students were evacuated for three days by a threatening fire.

News • May 6th, 2013

Public Extends Support to Calif. Crews on Wildfire Lines

"The folks were very generous. They opened up their homes," Moffett said. "One lady said, 'I made a casserole. Do you want to come in?' "

News • May 5th, 2013

Strategies Born from 1993 Wildfire Aid Calif. Crews

"With this fire, having experienced Green Meadow, our commanding officers realized much sooner that we were not going to get ahead of this fire," Capt. Scott Dettorre said. "Consequently, we were able to put plans in place to minimize damage to a much...

News • May 5th, 2013

N.C. School Fires Prompts Request For Aerial Coverage

Concerns about potential emergencies at Flat Rock Elementary School and White Plains Elementary School have prompted requests to have Mount Airy's truck available if needed.

News • May 2nd, 2013

Maine Forest Service Crews Battle Eight Fires in a Day

At least eight grass and brush fires Monday kept crews from the Maine Forest Service and local fire departments on their toes.

News • April 23rd, 2013

Ga. Firefighters to Use Mowers For Firefighting

The Georgia Forestry Commission has purchased six heavy mowers it plans to use for fighting or defending against wildfires.

News • April 17th, 2013

N.M. Vets Enlist for Forest Firefighting Jobs

Forty military veterans gathered in the Bernalillo bosque Friday for their first field training to become part of the forest firefighting force tasked with battling what could be a devastating summer fire season.

News • April 13th, 2013

N.Y. Firefighters on Long Island Battle Brush Fire

About three acres burned in an undeveloped area in Yaphank. Firefighters spent about 12 hours battling the blaze.

News • April 5th, 2013

N.M. Report Calls For Changes to Wildland Fire Strategy

Major changes are sought in fire management strategy as outlined in a New Mexico report on two catastrophic wildfires last year.

News • April 3rd, 2013

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