Pyrotechnic flare sometimes used in wildland fire fighting to start controlled burns.**good for interior burning Gridding To search for a small fire by systematically traveling over an area on parallel courses or gridlines Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) the application of strategy and tacti...
choice for me. The first reason why wildland firefighting is the best career choice for me is, training courses and tests are required. “For those wishing to gain employment with Federal and private firefighting agencies you are required to have the Basic Wildland Fire Training”…show more ...
Establish wildland fire position standards, qualifications requirements, and performance support capabilities (e.g. training courses, job aids) that enable implementation of NWCG standards. Support the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy goals: to restore and maintain resilient landscapes; cre...
Eventually, I found my way to Tall Timbers Research Station in Florida, where I now serve as a training coordinator, sharing everything I’ve learned about fire with the next generation of practitioners. My focus has shifted from fighting fire to teaching about it—leading courses, mentoring fu...
Five California municipalities along with three government agencies have filed suit against the beleaguered utility, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), seeking to recoup damages and the costs associated with fighting the Kincade fire in October, 2019. The fire was reportedly the largest wildland...