Gem County Fire District #1 last week announced that it was awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the 2023 ...

The need for well trained wildland firefighters has never been more critical as experts warn of widespread fires this summer.

ranging from substandard housing to equipment failures to violent interpersonal interactions. A career in wildland firefighting can be a tough sell – long hours, months away from home ...

Sheehy and cosponsor Senator Alex Padilla, D-California, introduced their 300-word “ Fit for Purpose Wildfire Readiness Act ” ...

The equipment is meant for off-road firefighting in rural and wildland areas. Water tenders are used to transport water or foam to the fireline. Unlike a typical water tender, a tactical water ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The U.S. Forest Service announced that the government agency will hire around 1,100 permanent ...

The USDA Forest Service is ramping up for the 2025 fire season by hiring up to 1,100 permanent wildland firefighter and fire support roles across the country.

Community Services minister reiterates he believes in the need for more research that links wildland firefighting in the ...

Wildland fire training attracts students from diverse ... “There's new things that we're learning every day, new rules, new laws, new equipment and there's always something to improve on ...