A 5,500-acre wildfire is burning northwest of Ochopee in the Big Cypress National Preserve on Saturday as wildland firefighters work to save several buildings.

Source: https://news.wgcu.org/section/environment/2023-05-06/sandy-fire-grows-on-big-cypress-np-now-nearly-5-500-acres

Air tankers, like this one dropping fire retardant near Hay River in September, were a common sight this summer in the N.W.T. and across Canada, and an important tool in wildland firefighting.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/water-bomber-wildfire-climate-change-1.7070025?cmp=rss

And manpower is always going to be your biggest issue in wildland fires.”

Source: https://www.aspentimes.com/news/aspen-based-company-announces-new-biodegradable-fire-resistant-foam/

Both the frequency and size of the wildland fires have increased dramatically over the years, often stretching firefighting budgets to their limits, Trauernicht said.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/09/03/hawaii-news/west-maui-firefighters-stretched-thin-under-challenging-conditions/

Christian Reed on the job as a wildland firefighter for the Santa Fe Fire Department.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2562651/woman-indicted-in-connection-with-2019-killing-of-santa-fe-firefighter.html

Close to 80 wildland firefighters arrived yesterday from Quebec and Ontario and are on their way to areas that need them the most.

Source: https://www.cp24.com/news/ontario-sends-40-firefighters-to-help-put-out-alberta-wildfires-1.6388984

"Every acre we lose is a loss for wildlife and for, really, wildland scenic and spiritual opportunities for people."

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/montana-wilderness-advocates-question-motives-conservation-act

Funding for the apparel comes from a provincial grant intended for the purchase of new gear, specifically for wildland firefighting.

Source: https://www.eaglevalleynews.com/news/low-ground-water-and-drought-conditions-raise-summer-wildfire-concerns-for-the-columbia-shuswap/

Members of a Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources wildland firefighting crew in Maui battle a fire in Kula on Tuesday.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hawaii-wildfires-1.6931213?cmp=rss

The legislation could require coastal communities to plan for sea level rise, while others could focus on preserving drinking water and limiting development in the wildland urban interface where homes are more at risk during fire season.

Source: https://www.inlander.com/spokane/washington-cities-could-soon-be-required-to-plan-for-climate-change-as-they-manage-growth/Content?oid=25694705

“The President’s budget and bipartisan infrastructure law provide a significant down payment towards investments in the stable, professional, and permanent wildland firefighting workforce we need to confront the wildfire crisis.”

Source: https://njtoday.news/2023/08/24/mccormick-warns-congress-not-to-burn-firefighters-as-wildfires-scorch-usa/

U.S. Army Pfc. Joel Nunez, a medic in the California National Guard, treats Army Pfc. Zacharia Lynch’s feet for blisters during wildland firefighting training at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, June 23, 2023.

Source: https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/07/28/joint-task-force-rattlesnake-fire-training-tests-candidates-endurance/

“We could be in this for a very long time,” said Angie Lane, assistant division manager for the Department of Natural Resources wildland fire management.

Source: https://lynnwoodtoday.com/early-fire-conditions-mark-start-of-a-very-long-season-in-washington/