Aircraft covered by a multi-agency agreement in Southern California can provide a quick response to wildfires in Orange County, authorities say.

TUALATIN VALLEY, Ore. — Capt. Karen Bureker didn’t know whether she wanted to have children when she first became a firefighter paramedic nearly 20 years ago. But after getting married, Bureker and ...

Fire is one of the human race’s most valuable tools. It allows us to stay warm in the cold, cook food, and forge metal, among other things. It’s played an integral part in developing everything from ...

We’ve seen search-and-rescue teams implement drones in numerous ways, from monitoring the structural integrity of the Grenfell Tower in London to lifeboat crews infusing their day-to-day operations ...

California enhances wildfire prevention and response, including new fire engines, LiDAR mapping, upgraded aerial fleet, and ...

Wildfires can start anywhere, anytime, but usually happen during the hotter, drier months. What makes them dangerous is how fast flames travel — up to 14 miles an hour. That's why wildfires can cover ...

The current firefighting protective ensemble is heavy, thick, multilayered, and it exacerbates the challenge of thermoregulation due to its limited permeability and insulative properties. A person's ...

As wildfires continue to burn in the West, the U.S. Forest Service is going to battle this summer with fewer air tankers. The number of planes that drop retardant on fires has shrunk significantly ...

The CEO of an aerial firefighting company said drones are a major problem for its pilots. Bridger Aerospace has sent two "Super Scooper" planes to help tackle the LA wildfires. Last week, a drone ...

At a time when much of the aviation industry in Canada is in turmoil, with companies facing an uncertain future as a result of the global pandemic, one Canadian company stands strong, investing in new ...

Property owners of land contaminated by a toxic firefighting chemical are still years away from receiving a fresh water supply, but say they are progressing towards the end of what will be a ...

Dozens of firefighters and air traffic controllers are being tested after PFAS was found in their drinking water at Avalon An investigation is underway into how the chemical entered the drinking water ...