 Cover Page TestPioneering Research on WUI Structure ProtectionResearch efforts remove the guesswork out of structure vulnerability to ignition from wind-driven firebrand showers.... Wind-Tunnel Chamber Tests the Effects of Radiant Heat, Embers and Direct FlameWhen scientists burn full-size buildings at the IBHS Research Center, we learn how buildings ignite — and how to mitigate the impact of those fire-spreading embers.... Check out the latest Wildfire exclusives online"Big Plane, Little Plane or No Plane At All?" by Bill Arsenault; "IC Liability in the WUI" by Don Oaks; "Volunteerism Counts on Australia's Firelines" by Michael Hill... Protective GearWildland PPE helps to keep staff safe while delivering comfort.... Relay Pumping Going Digital?A networking engineer envisions a new way to get water to the flames — by applying networking technology to a traditional hoselay.... Check out the latest Wildfire exclusives online"New Apparatus Helps Fight Vegetation Fires in Europe" by Wolfgang Jendsch; "Rhabdomyolysis: The New Dirty World in Wildland Fire" by Bill Arsenault; "The Tunnel Fire 20-Year Anniversary" by Kenneth Blonski, Cheryl Miller and Carol Rice... Wildfire exclusives now online"From Smokejumping to Fire Ecology" by Holly Bowen; "When It Rains, It Pours" by Steve Oaks; "The Desk Set" by Katie Sell, Ph.D., CSCS and Bequi Livingston; "Practice Makes Perfect" by Scott VanderMeer... Incident Geeks WantedSituational awareness tech tools help commanders develop a common operational picture.... Firefighting Gels EvolveWhile still not as popular as once predicted, gels have been steadily overcoming their disadvantages and proving their usefulness.... Exterior structure ventThe Vulcan Vent uses a dual mechanism to block flying embers from entering the inside of a structure and to self-close when it senses approaching heat from a wildfire, thereby prohibiting flame penetration.... Mobile chipperMounted on a TimberPro 830B forwarder, the RTC22/500 is a turnkey mobile all-terrain chipper.... Fire suppressantThe water-enhancing fire suppressant FireIce breaks the fire triangle by adhering to the fuel, rapidly cooling the heat source and suffocating the fuel from its oxygen.... Front of the PackThis collection of packs will help keep wildland firefighters organized on the fireline.... Weather on TapData derived from remote sensing aids in wildland fire management.... IAWF to award graduate student scholarshipsThe IAWF will again be awarding two graduate-level scholarships to IAWF members.... Brush fire helmetThis lightweight and durable brush fire helmet uses DuPont Kevlar to make the composite shell, which could last up to 10 years longer than the thermoplastic shell found in most brands, according to the manufacturer.... International Journal of Wildland Fire updateThe IJWF publishes new and significant papers that advance basic and applied research concerning wildland fire.... True North donates $5,000 to Wildland Firefighter FoundationTrue North recently donated $5,000 to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation from the 2010 sales of its limited-edition Alpha Jacket.... Overcoming Obstacles, OnlineFirefighting in the interface requires new skills, knowledge and abilities for structural firefighters. A Tennessee department found that online courses can reduce instructional limitations, standardize learning and reduce costs.... Hickory shirtNow available in NOMEX for wildland firefighters, the hickory shirt has always been popular with loggers, foresters and arborists.... The Little ThingsFor newly instated engine captains, wildland firefighting requires attention to detail and a regard for experience — both yours and your crew's.... Brush clothingStrike Team brush clothing is now available in PBI TriGuard 590, a 5.3 ounce-per-square-yard twill with Stay Dry Plus water repellency created for the urban search and rescue, EMS and wildland firefighting markets.... Starfish, Spiders and Distributed LeadershipHave you recently heard people refer to their organization as a "starfish" or contrast "starfish organizations" with "spider organizations"? If not, you likely will, because starfish and spiders have become all the rage in corporate circles.... Burned from AboveThe development of aerial ignition devices was a major step in the use of controlled burns throughout the Canadian logging industry.... Upcoming eventsEvent information for: National Wildland Urban Interface Council Workshop, International Conference on Forest Fire Research, and Wildland Fire Safety Summit.... |
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