A system for accurate risk assessments from wildland fires that may lead to future improvements to building codes, standards and practices has been released in a research report....More

According to the National Interagency Fire Center, wildfires have burned 8.8 million acres in the U.S. so far this year. To prepare the public for a wildfire incident, the American Red Cross released its Wildfire App v4....More

Firelite units are constructed of bright aluminum diamond plate with aluminum tubing subframe and use stainless-steel piping and brass valves. All Firelite units come with a rescue area to carry a stokes litter, long board, optional cross lay hose tray or optional fully enclosed tool storage area....More

The National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities Program launched a new Firewise toolkit, available at no cost online. Firewise is a national program that emphasizes community involvement and provides important information for residents to reduce the risk of wildland fire igniting homes....More