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By Tatiana M. Sofronova, Alexandra V. Volokitina and Mark A. Sofronov
Wildfire prevention and suppression have taken a turn for the worse in Russia, a problem that has been discussed openly in the Russian press. Even more conversation is needed to encourage positive shifts in Russian forest and fire management....
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Recent News
May 14, 2010 11:01 AM, By Mary Rose Roberts (maryrose.roberts@penton.com)
When an incident occurs in the area's high-desert grassland, mountainous regions and rural communities, such in-the-field knowledge improves response time...
Jan 15, 2010 3:48 PM
Chemguard and Williams Fire & Hazard Control have released the first in their collaborative line of high-performance firefighting foam concentrates. ...
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Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Photography and article by Gary Morgan
The most devastating bushfire in Australia's history was followed by a fast and comprehensive research response. The mass of collected data is now a solid foundation for evidence-based policy decisions on fire and land management....
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Michael Hill
Massive fires in Victoria, Australia, this year offer dramatic lessons in the wake of disaster....
Mar 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Josh McDaniel
When fire behavior modelers worked closely with incident management teams to provide information critical for accurate long-term planning on a large, complex fire, the result was a real-time integration of science and practice....
Nov 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Josh McDaniel
The more frequent and severe wildland fires that result from climate change and fire suppression raise a question of carbon dioxide's neutrality....
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Jonetta Holt
Southern California’s 2007 fires weren’t like the fire siege of 2003. In fact, there were dramatic differences even between the fires that were burning simultaneously in 2007. ...
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Punky Moore
Participants in this year’s Followership to Leadership course honed their skills along a less-traditional path. ...
May 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Josh McDaniel
A record-setting 2007 fire season put Georgia officials on the offensive to battle continuing drought conditions. ...
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Brian Sharkey, Theron Miller & Charles Palmer
The Forest Service is researching IMT stressors and adequate coping measures. ...
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"One of the difficulties of change is that some individuals who have dedicated so
much time and effort to making everything work must step aside a bit to allow others to step forward.
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By Chuck Bushey
Educational development through conferences should be a spending priority....
By Chuck Bushey
Looking at my 2010 calendar, I'm reminded that this is a special year that commemorates many events in my small region of the global fire community....
By Chuck Bushey
It is up to all of us to teach the pros and cons of wildland fire to newer generations around the world....
By Chuck Bushey
I have had the opportunity to meet and know many in our community, but a special place will always be reserved for one smokejumper....
By Chuck Bushey
The rules governing PPE for anyone working wildland fire in the United States have been tightened up and generally are well-enforced, especially if you work for a government agency or are working on an agency fire....
By Chuck Bushey
Do not be afraid of participating in strong collaborative efforts evaluating ideas, implementing changes and monitoring effectiveness....
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