Tackling Controlled Burns in Winter: Gear, Safety, and Preparation Get ready for winter burn operations with essential tips on gear, preparation, and safety. Learn how the right layers, tools, and equipment can keep you safe and efficient in the field, even in harsh cold-weather conditions. Read Story Friday, December 20, 2024
Wildland Firefighter Gift Guide Whether you're treating yourself or shopping for the wildland firefighter in your life, National Fire Fighter's Gift Guide has you covered. From essential clothing and equipment to cold-weather gear and thoughtful stocking stuffers, find everything you need to make this holiday season special. Read Story Friday, November 22, 2024
Drip Torch: A Vital Tool in Wildland Firefighting Drip torches are essential in backfires, burnouts, and prescribed burns, helping to reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildfires while protecting ecosystems and communities. Read Story Friday, October 18, 2024
Keeping Ahead: How to Manage the Ongoing Wildfire Season, Plan for the “Off-Season”, and Prepare for the Next As wildfire seasons grow more intense across the world, it's more important than ever for wildland firefighters to continually assess their gear and plan for the future. In our latest blog, we cover how to stay equipped for the ongoing fire season, make the most of the off-season, and ensure you're ready for the challenges of the next. Read Story Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The Critical Role of Wildland Sawyers Learn about the essential role of wildland sawyers, whose expert skills and specialized gear help manage wildfire spread and ensure crew safety. Read Story Friday, August 16, 2024
Essentials for Wildland Firefighters Being prepared and equipped with essential wildfire gear, including fire-resistant clothing, personal protective equipment, hand tools, and necessary nutrition, ensures wildland firefighters are safe and effective on the fireline. Read Story Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Skid Units: Helping Provide a Rapid Response in Wildland Firefighting Skid units are a valuable tool for both wildland firefighters and homeowners. From top and end-mount units to hybrid and ATV units, these self-contained firefighting systems provide the rapid response needed to combat wildfires, even in challenging terrain and remote conditions. Read Story Monday, June 17, 2024
Staying Cool on The Line: Managing Heat Stress in Wildland Firefighting Wildland firefighting involves numerous challenges beyond battling the flames, with heat stress being one of the most significant obstacles. Prevention practices, protective gear, hydration, and acknowledging personal limits can help mitigate the risk of heat stress on the line. Read Story Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Testing The Flames: Ensuring Safety with NFPA 1977 Certified Gear Created to combat heat stress and help ensure that wildland fire fighting gear consistently meets a set of minimum performance requirements, NFPA 1977 was the first set of standards to specifically address wildland firefighters and help protect them on the line. Read Story Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Equipping The Frontline: Preparing For Wildfire Season From maintenance and replacement of hand tools and PPE to refresher training, wildland firefighter duties start well before stepping on the fireline. Read Story Wednesday, March 13, 2024