Diving toward a burning hillside in his first season flying an air tanker for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Jeff Reynolds realized he was doing just about everything his ...

*The idea of using ocean water to combat wildfires has gained momentum in recent years, particularly in wildfire-prone regions like Los Angeles, where fierce blazes can engulf vast areas in mere hours ...

In recent times, a glaring spotlight has been cast on the issue of diversity within various professions, with firefighting standing out as a sector in dire need of transformation. Despite the noble ...

One of only two Super Scooper planes helping to fight the Los Angeles wildfires has been taken out of action after it collided with a drone on Thursday. In a statement, the Federal Aviation ...

Equipped with the MAFFS II system, Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan NG emerges as a versatile multi-mission platform which can deliver precision water/fire retardant drops while complementing the trusted ...

For eight summers, Jody Jahn earned money for college working as a wildland firefighter on U.S. Forest Service crews in rural Idaho. Now, instead of rappelling out of helicopters to fight fires, she's ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. While most folks think that the U.S. Department of Agriculture focuses on farm policy, the largest agency within ...

Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly. By Tim ...

On Tuesday, January 7th, the first day of the Los Angeles Fires, Andrew Sarvis captained his nine firetrucks toward the homes in the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Brentwood. There was one bar of cell ...