 TacticsInternational Journal of Wildland Fire - 20th Anniversary YearNov 1, 2011 12:00 PM The sixth issue of the International Journal of Wildland Fire in this anniversary year has as its feature paper "Prescribed burning: how can it work to conserve the things we value?"... Check out the latest Wildfire exclusives onlineNov 1, 2011 12:00 PM "Big Plane, Little Plane or No Plane At All?" by Bill Arsenault; "IC Liability in the WUI" by Don Oaks; "Volunteerism Counts on Australia's Firelines" by Michael Hill... The Wallow Fire: A Ruinous BurnNov 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Steve Pyne While the Wallow Fire was becoming the largest recorded fire in Arizona history, fire historian Steve Pyne was asked to comment on its significance, particularly given that the fire burned on the centennial of the Weeks Act, which established the matrix for America's modern fire establishment.... Solitude, Focus and RelationshipsSep 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Mike DeGrosky The ability to think for oneself requires the solitude necessary to allow for introspection.... Check out the latest Wildfire exclusives onlineSep 1, 2011 12:00 PM "New Apparatus Helps Fight Vegetation Fires in Europe" by Wolfgang Jendsch; "Rhabdomyolysis: The New Dirty World in Wildland Fire" by Bill Arsenault; "The Tunnel Fire 20-Year Anniversary" by Kenneth Blonski, Cheryl Miller and Carol Rice... IAWF Furthers Fire Science Studies through ScholarshipsSep 1, 2011 12:00 PM Two advanced-degree students recently received scholarships for 2011 from the International Association of Wildland Fire.... Prescribing FireSep 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By David McLoughlin One of the most controversial issues in Australian forest management is the use of planned fuel-reduction burns to reduce the damage caused by the country's regular summer bushfires.... Wildfire exclusives now onlineJul 1, 2011 12:00 PM "From Smokejumping to Fire Ecology" by Holly Bowen; "When It Rains, It Pours" by Steve Oaks; "The Desk Set" by Katie Sell, Ph.D., CSCS and Bequi Livingston; "Practice Makes Perfect" by Scott VanderMeer... It's All RelativeJul 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Dan Malkinson and Lea Wittenberg While its wildfires may not be the biggest, Israel's blazes still matter. The country is learning how to fight them, and how they should be used to alter the landscape.... One Burn at a TimeJul 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Leana Schelvan and Carl Seielstad The University of Montana is developing the next generation of wildland firefighters with a regimen of prescribed burning throughout the Southeast.... The Cradle of ForestryMay 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Michael Hill The diverse regions of North Carolina have provided wildland firefighters with many opportunities for innovative response.... Toward an Expanded LexiconMay 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Paul Hedley It may be hard to believe, but it wasn't that long ago that the word "wildfire" was rarely heard in the U.K. fire service. Now fire-rescue services across the nation are learning the importance of new planning and response tactics.... Flight PlanMay 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Bill Arsenault When a medical emergency happens on the fireline, having an air medical evacuation plan in place can drastically decrease scene time and increase firefighter survivability. What is your plan?... IJWF Marks 20th AnniversaryMay 1, 2011 12:00 PM Since 1991, the International Journal of Wildland Fire has published more than 800 articles of both a basic and applied research nature.... Topography and Climate of the United KingdomMay 1, 2011 12:00 PM Compared to the United States, the United Kingdom has a relatively small land mass of about 95,000 square miles; nevertheless, it has a diverse topography with an upland area that accounts for approximately a third of the country's total land area.... Weather on TapMay 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Rich McCrea Data derived from remote sensing aids in wildland fire management.... First Things FirstMar 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Darren Hutchinson Although triage often focuses on the structures and neighborhoods threatened by wildfire, it's also an important factor in firefighter safety in the interface.... On the Right Track?Mar 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Paolo Fiorucci, Massimo Galardi, Dario Negro and Andrea Gollino Increased prevention activities, reorganization of the forest fire service, and an ever-increasing deployment of firefighters and vehicles have reduced the effects of wildfires throughout Italy.... The Little ThingsJan 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Steve Fraidenburg For newly instated engine captains, wildland firefighting requires attention to detail and a regard for experience — both yours and your crew's.... Overcoming Obstacles, OnlineJan 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Kevin Roy Nunn Firefighting in the interface requires new skills, knowledge and abilities for structural firefighters. A Tennessee department found that online courses can reduce instructional limitations, standardize learning and reduce costs.... Burned from AboveNov 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Leigh Barratt The development of aerial ignition devices was a major step in the use of controlled burns throughout the Canadian logging industry.... Looking to start a new job during the new year?Nov 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Sandra Williams, Chair, Editorial Advisory Board The International Association of Wildland Fire has partnered with Job Target to be able to offer you a list of current job openings across the United States.... The Ideal Engine, DefinedSep 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Larry Marcum Can a custom-designed wildland apparatus perform against type? A collection of just-right components allows this engine to fill multiple roles.... Thirsty WorkSep 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Joe Domitrovich and Brian Sharkey Wildland firefighters work hard in the heat, so it's critical that they understand the risk of heat stress and how they can prevent it. Firefighters suffer... Water on TapSep 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Larry Marcum No matter the situation, water is still the most-needed resource on a wildland fire. Tactical tenders can make it more accessible.... |
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