While wildland fires are essential to the forest ecosystems and are a natural part of North American ecology, it is important to make sure they don’t get out of hand and damage the land.

While there are already multiple systems in place to detect and fight wildfires, NASA’s new approach is set to improve wildfire detection for a faster response, a reduction in damages and costs, and greater safety.

During 2010-2014, an estimated average of 7,410 structure fires in eating and drinking establishments were reported to U.S. fire departments each year.

Fire shelters have been in use for about 50 years, but the design of this device is constantly being improved.

Over the past 50 years, 5,060,875 fires have ravaged the United States wildlands, burning a total of 215,878,215 acres.

By learning from the past, national parks services have continued to improve their fire management programs.

While global warming is a significant factor increasing the severity and frequency of wildfires, recent findings show air pollution also plays a role.

In 2015, fire departments responded to a fire once every 23 seconds. In order to keep your business, coworkers, and employees safe, fire preparedness is key.

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with three times the average number. As you start preparing your large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire.

Every firefighter knows that wind, temperature and humidity drive fire behavior. Kestrel Weather Meters have been the trusted belt weather kit replacement for over 20 years. The 2016 Fire Line includes models with built-in calculation of Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM), features requested by wildland fire fighters.