Fire Industry News and Events

The History of Hotshot Firefighters

Used primarily in an attempt to hold back complex wildfires, hotshots are the emergency service operators that work in some of the roughest situations - usually with little to no logistical support.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

History of Smokejumpers

While smokejumping is risky business, it’s an effective tactic in many wildfire cases. Interested in how this program started? Read on to learn more about the history of smokejumpers.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Technological Advances: A Closer Look at Thermal Imaging

For decades, firefighters across the globe have sought a way to see through the smoke and soot so that they might more accurately locate victims, discover the seat of fires, and offer assistance in the places it is most needed. Fortunately, the latest technological innovations in thermal imaging over the past two decades have begun to partially restore firefighters' sight.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015