GREER, AZ — Aerial firefighting crews play a crucial role in battling wildfires, using specialized aircraft and tactical approaches that vary based on fire conditions and terrain. At the scene of the ...

Steve Reno explains why truck officers who perform disciplined, informed and continuous size-ups elevate the entire operation ...

One of the most effective strategies for managing big box store fires is thorough pre-incident planning, going upstream of interventions. Departments should work closely with store management to ...

While wildfires are fairly common in California, it is currently reeling under the effects of one of the worst wildfire events ever to hit the state. More than 5,000 acres of land have been consumed ...

Topaz Lake has reopened to the public after a temporary closure to support aerial firefighting efforts for the Conner Fire. While the lake is now accessible for recreational activities, officials have ...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno City Council, Sparks City Council and Washoe County Commissioners along with are moving forward with a plan to improve regional firefighting operations here in the Truckee ...

A Super Scooper firefighting plane was grounded after it was struck by a drone over the Palisades Fire. Fire officials in Southern California informed the FAA that a firefighting aircraft struck a ...

The Scooper plane, Quebec 1, was hit by the civilian drone while over Los Angeles around 1 p.m. Thursday, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Erik Scott wrote on X. The plane landed safely after ...

Almost 100 firefighters were involved in tackling wildfires in the region on Monday. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with what's going on in the West Midlands. Did you ...

A man who was piloting a drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft working on the Palisades fire has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor, pay a fine and complete community service, federal ...

This is a thoughtful and collaborative effort led by the companies to strengthen our fire service model, and both ...