Wildland Web Exclusives

  • Wildfire! Southern California Ends The Millennium In Flames

    Keith D. Cullom reports on a series of wildland blazes that kept firefighters busy during the holiday season.

    Article • March 31st, 2000

  • Structural Vs. Wildland: Tools & Equipment, That Is

    Why do so many structural fire departments still fight wildland and wildland/urban interface (W/UI) fires using heavyweight structural tools and equipment?

    Article • March 31st, 2000

  • How Texas Firefighters Meet The Wildland Fire Challenge

    During 1999, most of the state of Texas experienced a drought that created high to extreme wildland fire danger ratings. Wildland fires and the wildland/urban interface (W/UI) fire problems are challenging structural and wildland firefighters in Texas...

    Article • January 31st, 2000

  • Documentary Puts Viewers On Wildland Fire Lines

    "Firefight: Stories From The Frontlines." Produced and directed by David Wittkower in association with The Learning Channel. Have you ever wanted to be a wildland firefighter? Do you wonder what it's really like to fight fire, up close, in the...

    Article • November 30th, 1999

  • Native American Firefighters Of The Southwest - Part 2

    Robert M. Winston concludes his report from the front lines as Native American fire crews face unique challenges.

    Article • October 31st, 1999

  • Native American Firefighters Of The Southwest

    Robert M. Winston reports from the front lines as Native American fire crews face unique challenges.

    Article • October 1st, 1999

  • Northwest Fire District's Wildland Urban Interface Fire Plan

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    Article • August 1st, 1999

  • Building A Better Fire Shelter

    A report on the newest technologies available for protecting wildland firefighters.

    Article • July 1st, 1999

  • "Wildfire: Feel The Heat"

    Robert M. Winston reviews a new large-screen film spotlighting the brave men and women who fight wildfires.

    Article • July 1st, 1999

  • The South Canyon Fire: A Remembrance Five Years Later

    Robert M. Winston recalls a fire that killed 14 wildland firefighters in 1994 and focuses on the lessons learned to help prevent another tragedy.

    Article • July 1st, 1999

  • Massachusetts Bureau Of Forest Fire Control

    Grass, brush, forest or a mix of this vegetation covers over 80% of the land area within Massachusetts. At certain times of the year and depending on weather conditions, wildfires are numerous and can become a direct threat to lives and...

    Article • May 1st, 1999

  • New Jersey's Forest Fire Service

    New Jersey is called, "The Garden State." It is the most densely populated state in the country with over 1,000 people per square mile. Many who travel through the northeast portion of New Jersey, along the Route 95 corridor, may associate this state...

    Article • February 28th, 1999

  • Wildland Urban Interface Fire Training In Colorado

    Colorado is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Frank C. Dennis analyzes the distinctive interface problems facing Colorado firefighters and how they are preparing to meet the challenge.

    Article • December 31st, 1998

  • The Front Lines In Colorado

    Robert M. Winston and Mike Tombolato provide pictorial coverage of wildland firefighting apparatus, personnel, equipment and techniques.

    Article • December 31st, 1998

  • Wrap-Up Of The 1998 Wildfire Season

    Another year of structural wildland interzone (SWI) fires of historic proportions has ended. Florida suffered the largest SWI fire losses in its history. (See the September issue of Firehouse ®, "Florida Fire Siege '98.") At about the same time...

    Article • December 31st, 1998