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U.S. Forest Service details firefighting tactics while tackling peak fire season

Northstate firefighters are navigating difficult terrain to tame wildfires. U.S. Forest Service (USFS) personnel told KRCR there are two ways firefighters establish line to stop a fire’s spread: ...
The Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara Firefighter Inspires Young Readers with ‘Sparky the Brave’ Series

Santa Barbara–based firefighter Jorge Hurtado brings the world of wildland firefighting to life for kids with his Sparky the ...
Firefighter Nation

Using SLICE-RS to Cut Through Fire Department Problems

The acronym SLICE-RS represented a revolutionary advancement in firefighting tactics, not only in its effectiveness but also in the process of leveraging a data-driven, scientific approach. The ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Old school fire detection tactics still relied on in Marin County

MILL VALLEY, Calif. (KGO) -- Year after year of California drought keeps increasing the possibility of a devastating wildfire season.While firefighters rely on a lot of technology to stay ahead of the ...
ksby

Firefighters participate in two-week-long live fire training in San Luis Obispo neighborhood

Smoke, trucks and firefighters from all over San Luis Obispo County are descending upon a donated house over the next two weeks for live fire training in San Luis Obispo. “What live fire means is that ...
E&E

Interior defends response to Grand Canyon fire that burned lodge

Arizona’s senators and governor have raised questions about the initial firefighting tactics used against the wildfire that started July 4 with a lightning strike. The Interior Department on Wednesday ...
Rolling Out

Critical 6-fire outbreak overwhelms California crews

California’s Inland Empire is under siege as six separate wildfires continue to burn across Riverside and San Bernardino counties, creating a challenging situation for firefighters and forcing ...