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It's time to clear out the warehouse with our biggest sale of the year! Find hot deals on over 100 different products like CrewBoss M-Pac and Blackburn Type One Packs, Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel...
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In 2014, the United States saw 63,612 wildfires covering nearly 3.6 million acres, reports the National Interagency Fire Center. While that number seems frightening, that figure is only about 87...
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Wildland firefighters need the strength to not only fight fires, but to take along everything they need for a day’s or more work in their backpacks. Depending on your particular job, the gear and...
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Wildland firefighters need the strength to not only fight fires, but to take along everything they need for a day’s or more work in their backpacks. Depending on your particular job, the gear and...
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While the term “drone” may carry a futuristic connotation, drones have been around for decades. The concept itself has been around since the mid-1800s when unmanned balloons were used to carry...
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Back in 1804, a quick-thinking mother threw a bison hide over her son to protect him from a raging prairie fire. According to explorer William Clark, the fire stayed on the outskirts of the bison...
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Wildfires are often unpredictable, fast-spreading, and difficult for ground crews to fight alone. The physical and mental demands of wildfire fighting are undeniable, especially when every second...
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Wildland firefighters have a difficult job to do. Responsible for prescribed burning, wildfire suppression, and fire preparedness, firefighters are not only subject to dangerous flames, but to rough...
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Curious about wildland firefighting? Whether you’re thinking about becoming a wildland firefighter or are simply curious about what it’s like to work in the field, we’ve got you covered. Take a look...
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If a wildfire hit your community today, would you be prepared? Prevention is the best medicine, but preparedness is just as important. When you’re burning up with a fever, there’s nothing you can do...
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It’s no secret that wildfires have taken their toll in the past few years in the Pacific Northwest. From varying climate change factors to increased use of recreational areas, fires seem near...
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From late Spring to early Fall, wildland firefighters across the country are on the fireline working hard to protect our wildland areas and communities. Alongside wildland firefighters, often hiking...
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From facing the frontline of a wildfire to navigating through difficult terrain, wildland firefighting is a complex job with many challenges, and battling the fire is only one part. Heat stress is...
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From fire-resistant clothing and personal protective equipment to wildland hand tools and necessary nutrition, being equipped with the essential wildland gear ensures safety and effectiveness on the...
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Those of us who have visited or live in large cities may find it impossible to picture them without their famous skylines, but high rises and skyscrapers are a recent innovation. The first high-rise...
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