According to the National Interagency Fire Center, the number of acres burned by wildfires in the United States has been steadily increasing over the past decade. In 2019 alone, wildfires burned over 4.6 million acres of land, with California being one of the hardest-hit states. This increase in wildfire activity has led to a rise… Continue reading Insurance and Wildfires in WUI
Firefighters today seek to understand the why of things, rather than simply following orders without questioning them; gone are the days of rubber boots and steam engines. Today’s firefighter uses the big picture in order to apply acquired knowledge and practiced skills in a healthy and efficient manner. Those who work as firefighters are at… Continue reading Protecting Our Protectors: the Fight Against Firefighter Cancer
Wildfires are a persistent threat in many parts of the world, and the ability to suppress them quickly and effectively is crucial for protecting lives and property. While water has long been the primary tool used for fighting fires, advances in technology have led to the development of superior firefighting tools, such as the Intelagard… Continue reading Advanced Wildland Firefighting Tools
Fires are hazards that affect the lives of many, but they’re also often preventable. A report on farm animals by The Poultry Site notes more than 1.4 million farm animals, including nearly 1.3 million cage-free hens, have perished in preventable barn fires in 2020. Some of these were caused by electrical malfunctions, such as improperly placed or… Continue reading Fire Prevention in Farms & Ranches Preparedness Guide
In 2021, 58,985 wildfires burned over 7.12 million acres in the US, compared to just 18,229 wildfires and 1.32 million acres lost in 1983 when official record-keeping began (NIFC). An unimaginable amount of water is used every day for mitigation and response solutions. Over the past years, drought conditions have substantially increased and continue to… Continue reading Water Scarcity and Fire Suppression
The forecast for wildland fire potential issued February 1, 2022, by the National Interagency Fire Center predicts that over the next four months the potential for wildfires will be higher than average in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, parts of New Mexico and Arizona, and the central and southern plains. * Over the last decade alone,… Continue reading FIRES ARE GETTING HARDER TO FIGHT
Wildfire season is among us and it’s critical to be prepared with the right plans, tools and supplies. Given the COVID-19 challenges of this past year, connecting with your community to prepare will look a little different this year. Right now, is the perfect time to focus on getting your home wildfire ready while maintaining… Continue reading Wildfire Preparedness. Is Your Prep Plan in Place?
Ready for Wildfire: Prepare and Protect Fire is, and always has been, a natural part of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). However, as climate change continues to worsen, so do the length and size of wildfires. The prime reason? Longer, hotter summers. Higher temperatures have been linked to more frequent and severe wildfires and climate… Continue reading Keeping Your Home and Communities Safe in the WUI
Close to 45 million homes currently reside within the wildland urban interface (WUI). With worsening weather patterns and extended drought conditions, wildland fires continue to be a rapidly growing threat year after year. The wildfires in California during 2020 are just one example of how we’re seeing fires evolve with frequency and intensity, while the… Continue reading Rethinking Fire Suppression Strategy in the Wildland Urban Interface
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