Aspen Acres Fire crews go on the offensive on fire's northern edge

Here's the latest update from Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1, which is overseeing operations of the Aspen Acres ...

Fire dozers outfitted with NASA-made sensors help battle blazes

The sensor setup is simple by design. It consists of a standard thermocouple similar to those found in a home oven, which is then wired to an LED light in the dozer’s cabin. If the light starts ...
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Meet The LA County Fire Dozer, A 93,000-Pound Bulldozer That Can Survive Deadly Wildfires

News outlets around the world are diligently covering the destruction caused by the deadly wildfires afflicting much of Southern California at the moment. Throughout this horrific and ongoing tragedy ...
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Supervisors approve helicopter contract, dozer for firefighting

OROVILLE — The Butte County Fire Department will have additional resources on hand for fire season after the Board of Supervisors renewed a helicopter contract with PG&E and approved the purchase of a ...
Bonner County Daily Bee

Wildfire glossary of equipment and common terms

Helicopter-based crew and equipment used for rapid wildfire response.  Hotshot Crew: Elite wildland firefighters used in high ...
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Fire Dozer Clears Path of Abandoned Cars in L.A. Fires

As fires continue to rage in Southern California, drivers stuck in long evacuation lines are abandoning their cars and gridlocking roads the L.A. County Fire Department (LAFD) need to access.