firefighting
Weed Farmers Are Building Tricked-Out Firefighting Rigs to Save Their Crops
Homesteaders and ex-hippies running weed farms in Northern California’s Emerald Triangle have taken fire season into their own hands.
How an Army of Goats Could Help Prevent California Wildfires
The state is anticipating a terrible fire season.
The Hotshot Firefighters Battling California’s Biggest Wildfires
An elite crew takes on a wildfire in California’s Eldorado National Forest.
The Fire Team Fighting to Build a Better Life After Prison
Otila Rogers and Brandon Smith are leading by example to inspire incarcerated individuals through fighting wildfires.
Meet the Firefighter Who Got Fired for Fire Instagram Content
Presley Pritchard's superiors regularly criticized her photos and videos for being too racy. After being fired last summer for violating a nonexistent social media policy, she's suing.
Why Rural Communities Are Struggling to Provide Emergency Services
As more and more people leave small towns for the city.
The Hidden Trauma of Firefighting
One study found that firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.
Wildfires Are on the Rise and Technology Can’t Stop Them
We’re getting better at tracking and predicting fires. But when it comes to the biggest, deadliest blazes, there isn’t much to do but evacuate.
What it's Like Putting out Oil Fires Lit by Retreating IS Fighters
VICE reporter Chris Shearer takes us to Iraq where he learned the dangers and frustrations of war-time firefighting.
Australia and Canada Should Keep an Eye on Wildfire Season Overlap, Says Report
British Columbia and Alberta both have firefighting resource sharing agreements with Australia, where peak fire season usually happens during our winter. As Fort Mac burns, at least one Canadian firefighting chopper is still on its way back from Down...
NASA Is Testing Next-Generation Fire Shelters at a Burn Site In Northern Canada
Not unlike a spacecraft tearing through the atmosphere, NASA’s hope is that its material will be able to weather a wildfire’s blazing heat—saving lives in the process—unlike any emergency shelter before.