The 11 senators and representatives - all Democrats - said that the consolidation of four Department of Interior agencies’ wildfire programs is being done “without adequate analysis, transparency, or ...

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A research team led by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) has published ...

As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for many of them, ...

A new market survey report that assesses commercially available air-purifying respirators (APRs) and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) suitable for wildland firefighters is available to help ...

Crews are on scene at a wildland fire in Simla on Tuesday afternoon.

STANFORD, Calif. (KGO) -- With strong winds forecast, smoke from the Kincade Fire is moving south. There's little doubt what symptoms people could develop as the smoke spreads. "Your throat is dry and ...

WENATCHEE, Wash. – The U.S. Forest Service reported a nationwide wildland firefighter shortage this year, but new recruits could soon help fill the gap. The next group of firefighters is training at ...

Wildland firefighting is physically and emotionally intense. The job is also essential for community safety. Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S.

Wildland firefighting is physically and emotionally intense. The job is also essential for community safety. Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S.

As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for many of them, ...