Stories Tagged as
Firefighters
For 2 California volunteer firefighters, the losses hit home
Sep 14, 2020
Fire decimates the neighborhood where they both grew up.
The rekindling of fire lookout towers
Oct 26, 2018
How one state is reinvesting in a century old method to fight wildfires.
As wildfires spread, the contractors are called in
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 17, 2015
Outside help is filling the gap between 'what we have and what we need.'
The logistics of fighting massive wildfires
by
Janet Nguyen
Sep 14, 2015
A network of fire departments can call for help outside their jurisdictions.
Living in a wildfire zone
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 27, 2015
In much of the West, the question is not 'will there be a wildfire?' It's 'when?'
Installing solar panels? Think of the firefighters
Nov 12, 2013
For firefighters, there can be too many solar panels on a roof. Fire officials and the solar industry are paying attention to the concern.
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