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Sheehy proposes new wildland fire response time, centralization bill
The Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025 would set a 30-minute limit, ‘to the extent practicable,’ for fire crews ...
How to assess fire risk, pack a ‘go kit' and other essentials
Don’t wait for an emergency to think about an evacuation or ‘go kit’. The Texas A&M Forest Service recommends you start with ...
Fire lab scientist says we're still not doing enough to prevent massive wildfires: "We're definitely part of the problem"
Mark Finney studies the science behind wildfires for a living. He believes we're not heeding lessons of the past.
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Albany County launches free fire service training program
ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) — Albany County is launching a Fire Service Academy Pilot Program. Officials said trainees will learn ...
Poll: Voters grade LA mayor, City Council and Board of Supervisors on wildfire response
Public opinion is split on the council and board, but those questioned in the poll had a more unfavorable view of Karen Bass.
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Senators eye national standard for wildfire response on federal lands
Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) would establish a nationwide response time standard for wildfires affecting public lands. Under the bill, the Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act ...
Fewer than 20% of L.A. residents give Mayor Bass high marks for fire response, poll shows
A little over 40% of L.A. voters said Mayor Bass did a poor or very poor job in responding to the fires, while just 19% saw ...
Aerial response to wildfire causes diversions at Myrtle Beach International Airport
The continued aerial response to the Carolina Forest wildfire caused disruptions at Myrtle Beach International Airport on ...
Firefighters say department's wrong call prevented them from giving fire victims 'chance to be saved'
Others in the county have also voiced concerns that Quinlan FD made the wrong call. Lone Oak Fire Chief Robert Whitehead ...