MAFFS, or Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems, transforms a military transport into an aerial firefighter. In an interview ...
It was the spring of 2014, and a fire—likely ignited by sparks flung from railroad tracks—was tearing through a forest in Alberta, Canada. Blois had never worked as an aerial firefighter before.
As wildfires intensify, state and federal fire agencies are relying more on aerial fire retardant, sparking concerns over its ...
Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.
While the flames are no more, NC forestry crews are continuing to monitor the area to make sure there are no remaining embers ...
The fire threat remains critical in Southern California, where thousands of residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday ...
The fire suppressants are generally considered safe for people, but many worry about their potential effects on wildlife. The Forest Service bans use of aerial suppressants over waterways and ...
A forest fire on Phu Lam Yai Mountain damaged 2,000 rai of land. Officials are clearing and monitoring to prevent future fires.