Former and current federal firefighters say they welcome the proposed changes but worry that the wrong respirator or mask ...

SWEET HOME, Ore. — Oregon has officially wrapped up a historic year for wildfires. It was the most damaging in terms of acres burned and the most expensive fire season in state history — and ...

Veterans can get wildland fire training through several federal and state agencies, abiding standards of the National ...

SELMA, Calif. (KFSN) -- On a sunny weekday morning, along the quiet Kings River, Heartland High School students hopped out of a van, grabbed their gear, gloved up and adjusted their helmets to head ...

Western Oregon wildland firefighters wrapped up their field training June 27 as Oregon begins its 2025 wildfire season. The annual camp in Sweet Home gives training to new and existing wildland ...

As we watch the fires burn our neighbors’ homes in southern California, we have to keep in mind that the fires are not burning because of an inadequate water supply or a particular fire chief or ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Rapid City’s Fire Station 3 received a new Type 3 Fire Truck this week. It improves the ability to respond to wildland fires but can also be used in town as well. This new ...

The public is invited to the fourth annual Flathead Wildland Firefighters Banquet to help support the many federal, state, local, contract and volunteer firefighters that train and work to protect ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — Five people received their Firefighter I Certification during the ceremony for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Wildland Fire Academy graduation this week. The Academy ...

Western Oregon wildland firefighters recently completed their annual training camp in Sweet Home. The training included classroom instruction and hands-on experience with firefighting tools and ...