There’s a greater-than-ever demand for wildland firefighters; here’s how to get started Every year in the United States, wildland firefighters protect our forests, communities and natural resources. These highly skilled individuals are committed to wildfire suppression, management and control. It is inherently dangerous work that requires targeted knowledge, skills and abilities, plus extensive training and […]
Experts warn 2021 Wildland Fire Season will be Severe
As the 2021 wildland fire season moves into full swing, climatologists are predicting another record-shattering year of frequent and intense wildfires across the United States. This reflects a continuing trend of more wildfires, more acres burned, and more severe and longer fire seasons. FROM FIRE SEASON TO FIRE YEAR Conditions that allow wildfires to ignite […]
Download NFPA’s Wildfire Preparedness Day Toolkit
Are you planning what you and your community can do for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 1, 2021? Don’t be overwhelmed – download the 2021 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day toolkit for guidance on planning and delivering a great and effective project. The NFPA Prep Day toolkit shares resources that will help you create your […]
