 ForestryClimate change webinar replay availableJul 1, 2010 12:00 PM The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center and the International Association of Wildland Fire co-hosted another in a series of free international wildland fire webinars.... The Reverend, RememberedJul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Kris Johnson Canadian wildfire community honors the dedication of instructors with a trophy named after fire behavior pioneer.... Treating LandscapesJul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Josh McDaniel New risk assessment tools are changing fuel treatments.... When the Mountains RoaredMay 1, 2010 12:00 PM, 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.... Dark Days in AugustMay 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Dr. Lincoln Bramwell One hundred years ago, wildfires charged across the United States and Canada, challenging forest services that were still in their infancies. The aftermath helped forged wildland fire policy as we know it today.... Ahead of the PackMay 1, 2010 12:00 PM, Compiled by Kevin Daniels Wildland firefighters are different from their structural counterparts in that they need to carry more gear, much farther. This collection of packs offers a variety of ways to do so.... Olympic RebirthJan 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By G. Lyrintzis, G. Baloutsos, G. Karetsos, E.N. Daskalakou, G. Xanthopoulos, C. Tsagari, G. Mantaka Only two years after being burned by wildfire, the birthplace of the Olympic Games has been nearly restored thanks to extensive planting and reforestation efforts.... Passing of an EraJan 1, 2010 12:00 PM, 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.... Forest Health IssuesNov 1, 2009 12:00 PM IAWF Board Member Ann Walker recently moderated discussions held by the Forest Health Advisory Committee of the Western Governors' Association in Boise, Idaho.... International Journal of Wildland Fire UpdateNov 1, 2009 12:00 PM CSIRO recently published the newest issue (Vol. 18, No. 7) of the International Journal of Wildland Fire for the International Association of Wildland Fire.... IAWF Awards ScholarshipsSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM The IAWF recently awarded two scholarships in wildland fire for students providing high-quality research of relevance to the international fire management community.... Upcoming EventsSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM Event information for: World Forestry Congress, International Fire Ecology and Management Congress, Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire, and more.... Klump Pump Takes FlightSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Sandra Manning Developed by a former Forest Service division chief, the Uni-Engine offers a fast way to move more water toward a fire for rapid response and mop-up.... National Fire Plan Made Obsolete By Urban-Sprawl, Researchers SayJul 6, 2009 11:48 AM, By Mary Rose Roberts Only 11% of National Fire Plan wildfire-mitigation efforts in the last five years have been performed near homes or offices... Kaibab Adapts to Fire FlexibilityJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Sandra "Punky" Moore Arizona national forest tests new policy that allows for shifts in how to manage wildfires.... Black SaturdayMay 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Michael Hill Massive fires in Victoria, Australia, this year offer dramatic lessons in the wake of disaster.... Practice in ContextMar 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Tod Schimelpfenig Inconsistent EMS delivery on wildland-fire incidents comes from the differences in training between EMTs and wilderness first responders. The EMT curriculum focus on treatment. Wilderness medicine focuses on prevention.... Shelter of Last ResortMar 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Eric Peuch Every forest-fire engine sold in France must meet national standards designed to prevent the cabin from crushing, burning and smoke penetration; keep the window panes from breaking and the hydraulic system from overheating; and provide the crew with shelter and breathing air inside the cabin.... IAWF Names Three Board MembersJan 1, 2009 12:00 PM IAWF Names Three Board Members Promo Teaser/Meta Description: Gene Rogers, president, Wildland Fire Technologies Inc.; Kevin Ryan, program manager/fire ecologist, U.S. Fire Sciences Laboratory; and Sandy Williams, wildfire education prevention program manager, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, will serve three-year terms.... Cooperation FirstJan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Gary Morgan An innovative wildfire research project down under looks back on a year of progress as it enters the final phase of a seven-year initiative.... Celebrating 20 YearsJan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Chuck Bushey Whatever your fire concerns might be, I hope you will join us in continuing to move IAWF into our next decade by becoming actively involved in guiding your association.... IAWF Honors Mutch with Safety AwardNov 1, 2008 12:00 PM The International Association of Wildland Fire presented Bob Mutch with it’s 2008 Wildland Fire Safety Award at the conference “The Fires of ‘88: Yellowstone and Beyond”, in September.... Emissions TestNov 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.... Burning BenefitsSep 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Punky Moore Applying the appropriate response to lightning fires contributes to a successful wildland fire-use program.... Age of ExclusionJul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By S.L. Biers This essay sets out to show that existing age-based limitations for certain wildland firefighting positions constitute illegitimate, unacceptable discrimination. ... |
Most Popular ArticlesWildfire Gear Breaks New Ground Crew Resource Management Tactics Reduce Human Error Big Burn of 1910 Inspires U.S. Forest Service to Fight Wildfires Subscribe now to Wildfire Express E-NewsletterWILDFIRE's bimonthly e-newsletter features new products and services that help manage and control wildland fires. Most Popular Articles on FIRE CHIEFMutual Aid: People You Should Know Study: MRSA Occurrences Higher in Firehouses Mutual Aid: Fire Trucks and Autobots 9 Va. Firefighters Fired for Sexual Harassment Alabama Chiefs Face Off With BP Mutual Aid: Stafford Act Doesn't Apply to BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts, Chief Says |
| BROWSE ISSUES | |||||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
||
| July/Aug. 2010 | May/June 2010 | March/April 2010 | Jan./Feb. 2010 | Nov./Dec. 2009 | Sept./Oct. 2009 | ||
