May/June 2009
Cover Story
South Africa adopts ICS
By Karen Rutter
Thanks to a pioneering exchange program between South Africa and the United States, a large contingent of forces has been trained in the Incident Command System....
Features
Black Saturday
By Michael Hill
Massive fires in Victoria, Australia, this year offer dramatic lessons in the wake of disaster....
Who's the Boss?
By Peter M. Leschak
Minnesota adds an aircraft on floats to its firefighting fleet — and likes what it sees....
Beefed Up
By Chris Cavette
With wildfires on the rise, some departments have upgraded their brush trucks to vehicles with larger chassis, pumps and tanks....
From the President's Desk
Ten Years Later
By Chuck Bushey
Recently we held our 10th IAWF Wildland Fire Safety Summit in Phoenix, where the central theme was the 10th anniversary of the release of Phase III of the Wildland Firefighter Safety Awareness Study. ...
Thoughts on Leadership
Hang up and lead!
Despite our technological wizardry, leadership still represents an inherently human activity rooted in deep psychological needs and drives....
IAWF News
Sharkey receives IAWF Wildland Fire Safety Award
Dr. Brian Sharkey has dedicated himself to the safety and well-being of wildland firefighters everywhere by studying their health and performance and by providing science-based information to help firefighters on the line as well as for leaders making policy decisions....
Help this community — and yours — by sharing this magazine
By Sandra Williams, Editorial Advisory Board
For better wildfire prevention and outreach, consider sharing your copy of the magazine with at-risk community stakeholders....
Past IAWF VP Rick Gale dies
By Chuck Bushey
Richard T. "Rick" Gale died on March 27 at his home in Boise, Idaho. A longtime member of the IAWF, Gale served on the board of directors for...
Tidwell retires from ICC
Jim Tidwell, deputy senior vice president of government relations for the International Code Council, announced his retirement as of May 15....
Woodard announces 'semi-retirement' from University of Alberta
Dr. Paul Woodard, professor of forest science at the University of Alberta, has announced he will be going on half-time status until the end of 2010, after which he will not be involved directly in the university's fire program....
International Journal of Wildland Fire update
CSIRO recently published the newest issue (Vol. 18, No. 3) of the International Journal of Wildland Fire for the International Association of Wildland Fire....
Upcoming Events
Event information for: Third Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference...
Equipment News
Advanced Fabrications
The company has designed a custom compressed-air foam system comparable to other available systems, as well as a product for quick attack or first response....
Fuel-sizing gauge
Users can better predict wildland fire behavior by accurately gauging fuel types by size....
Coaxsher FS-1 Ranger
This comfortable, lightweight fire pack can be customized to meet the wearer's needs....
Low-rider line pack
The Crew Boss pack rides low on the hips for freer movement....
Eagle Gear
Eagle Gear listens to firefighters when it designs its product line....
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True North will donate to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation with certain purchases....
