Land managers have a new tool in their firefighting arsenals that models forest fuels in three dimensions. These 3D fuel models have the potential to make firefighting and the management of controlled burns safer and less costly while helping to protect valuable natural resources. The 3D fuels modeling technique will benefit land managers by allowing firefighters to develop better strategies and helping predict future fire behavior.
- PUB DATE: 6/3/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: U.S. Department of Agriculture

As the number of fire calls increases year after year, the number of volunteer firefighters to answer those calls dwindles. Between retirements, scheduling conflicts and an overall loss in interest, Davidson County fire officials say local departments are short staffed and suffering, but wonder if there is a solution to this nationwide problem.
- PUB DATE: 6/3/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Lexington Dispatch

Officials with the Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 announced at a May 28 meeting intentions to take control of the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department and begin offering fire and emergency medical services directly by year’s end. The move will unlock several advantages that will help the department, as a fully governmental entity, be more competitive in recruiting and maintaining fire fighters, which ESD Commissioner Tommy Balez said will be crucial for adapting to population growth.
- PUB DATE: 6/3/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Community Impact Newspaper

VIDEO: Hundreds of people gathered Saturday afternoon at the Nampa Civic Center to celebrate the life of a longtime Boise firefighter, and before the memorial began, Boise Fire Department Chief Dennis Doan saw an opportunity to spread awareness so that similar deaths might be prevented in the future.
- PUB DATE: 6/3/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Idaho Statesman

Yeagertown (PA) Fire Company air and light unit. International 4400 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; 18-foot combination walk-in/walk-around rescue body length.