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 ...

Arizona forestry crews are battling an uncontrolled fire west of Phoenix, fueled by salt cedar vegetation that is sending ...

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

Firefighters have entered the home stretch of suppression operations for the Hazen Fire in Buckeye. The incident designation transitioned from Type 3 to Type 4 on Friday morning, when the Arizona ...

One careless drone flight is all it takes to pull life-saving aircraft out of a California wildfire fight. State fire ...

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 ...

A dispute over a Trump administration plan to consolidate federal firefighting operations may be close to resolution, in a sign of modest progress toward Senate passage of a major fiscal 2026 spending ...

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 ...

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 ...