New-Generation Aircraft In Development For Aerial Firefighting Mission
By: Tony Osborne After relying for decades on fleets of 1950s and ’60s-era aircraft, the firefighting industry is introducing new...
California Firefighters Condemn Trump’s Threat to Withhold Federal Firefighting Aid
By: Rena Miller Brian K. Rice, president of the California Professional Firefighters union, representing over 35,000 firefighters, criticized former President...
Researchers Explore Drone Swarms to Combat Wildfires
By: Jessica Lawrence UK researchers are hopeful that drone swarms could soon work together to extinguish fires before they escalate...
DHS S&T Introduces Groundbreaking Fire Safety Tech for Real-World Testing
Fire departments across the nation can apply in July to test an innovative helmet-mounted device designed to protect firefighters and...
Wildfire Sweeps Through Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley and Threatens Wineries
By: Alex Bennett Over the weekend, several wildfires ignited across California, fueled by warm temperatures and strong winds. One of...
Battling the Flames: Wildfire Chaos Unfolds in Southwest China
by: Lily Chen A wildfire of unprecedented magnitude has engulfed the picturesque mountains of China's southwest, wreaking havoc in Sichuan...
Bridger Aerospace Announces Fleet Deployment to Support Texas Firefighting Efforts
BELGRADE, Mont., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW),...
Revolutionizing Firefighting: The Latest Trends in Firefighting Technology
In the ever-evolving landscape of firefighting, technological advancements continue to play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency, safety, and...
Xprize Introduces $11-Million Competition to Revolutionize Global Wildfire Management
By: Sheldon Oswald Xprize, a nonprofit renowned for organizing global competitions to foster technological advancement, has announced an $11-million competition...
California secures seven C-130 military aircraft for fighting wildfires, exponentially strengthening aerial firefighting capabilities
Late last year Congress passed a critical issue of importance for California into law: authorizing the expedited transfer of seven...