Wildfire suppression is a range of firefighting tactics used to suppress wildfires. Firefighting efforts depend on many factors such as the available fuel...

automobiles, or arson. Fire management policy favored aggressive wildfire suppression starting in the early 20th century. In the 21st century, higher temperature...

heat waves and droughts), land-use change, and wildfire suppression.: 247  The carbon released from wildfires can add to carbon dioxide concentrations in...

Wildfire suppression has had a long and varied history in the United States. For most of the 20th century, any form of wildland fire, whether it was naturally...

Systems/Vehicles (UAS/UAV), or  Remotely Piloted Aircraft, are used in wildfire surveillance and suppression. They help in the detection, containment, and extinguishing...

Wildfire suppression equipment and personnel is part of the science of fire fighting focusing on the use of specialized equipment, training and tactics...

coordinating aerial-based observation, supply, rescue and suppression at the scene of a wildfire. air tactical group supervisor A person who coordinates...

modeling aims to aid wildfire suppression, increase the safety of firefighters and the public, and minimize damage. Wildfire modeling can also aid in protecting...

survive unharmed when the main fire was less than one minute away. Wildfire suppression Dickman, Kyle (2013). "19: The True Story Of the Yarnell Hill Fire"...

fire drill. Some fire engines have specialized functions, such as wildfire suppression and aircraft rescue and firefighting, and may also carry equipment...

Fire suppression may refer to: Firefighting Fire suppression systems Wildfire suppression This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title...

Since March 21, 2025, South Korea had experienced a severe wildfire outbreak involving more than 20 separate blazes occurring simultaneously across the...

and water delivery equipment. Hotshot crews can engage in all phases of wildfire response, from initial attack to mop-up. They are also trained in specialized...

Wildfires are outdoor fires that occur in the wilderness or other vast spaces. Other common names associated with wildfires are brushfire and forest fire...

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wildland fire suppression provide education and awareness programmes for school children, and provide training for private landowners in wildfire prevention...

2016, a wildfire began southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. On May 3, it swept through the community, forcing the largest wildfire evacuation...

to reproduce. Wildfire suppression not only endangers these species, but also the animals that depend upon them. Wildfire suppression campaigns in the...

The Work Capacity Test (WCT), known informally as the pack test, is a U.S. Forest Service physical test for wildland firefighters. The pack test is intentionally...

the wildfire, the "air attack" or ATGS person may be charged with initial attack (the first response of firefighting assets on fire suppression), or...

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the wildfire suppression service of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is an element of the Ministry of Forests...

A driptorch is a tool used in wildfire suppression, controlled burning, and other forestry applications to intentionally ignite fires by dripping flaming...

of Chico, California is a private company specializing in aerial wildfire suppression using air tanker or water bomber aircraft. Air Spray was owned and...

tie. In forestry and firefighting, fusees are sometimes used in wildfire suppression and in the ignition of controlled burns. They ignite at 191 °C (376 °F)...

Maclean's second book, Fire and Ashes: On the Frontlines of American Wildfire, was published in 2003 and chronicles the 1953 Rattlesnake Fire on the...

increased diebacks which are often attributed to ungulate grazing and wildfire suppression. At high elevations where grasses can be rare, ungulates can browse...

safety device of last resort used by wildland firefighters when trapped by wildfires. While such a shelter cannot withstand sustained contact with flames,...

the chemical monoammonium phosphate. In a wildfire, fire control includes various wildland fire suppression techniques such as defensible space, widening...

Lake West in the Adirondack Park of New York from being destroyed by a wildfire. Fire trains are used to respond to fires which are on or near railroad...

to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke. Two wildfire suppression related fatalities occurred during the 2015 Canadian wildfires. Burned soil and tree roots...