Sen. Alex Padilla to propose a national Wildfire Intelligence Center
The center would serve as a hub for comprehensive information gathering and pave the way for better coordination when it ...
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Safety Fire Refresher classes are April 8
Safety Fire Refresher (RT-130) classes will be held on Tuesday, April 8, at 106 Battle Ridge Road in Kooskia. Wildland firefighters, wildland equipment operators and truck drivers ...
The Poly Post2d
Incarcerated firefighters face danger, low wages for chance at do-over
By Alexis Alvarez, Feb. 4, 2025 The voluntary and selective Conservation (Fire) Camp program, which sent out more than 1,000 prisoners to the frontlines of the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires, often ...
My MotherLode2d
Wildfire resilience and the important role of public water agencies
As members of the Mountain Counties Water Resources Association, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to everyone affected by ...
Are medical mushrooms the next frontier in anxiety and depression treatment? Some think so.
There is growing momentum to legalize certain psychedelics — namely psilocybin. That push is well underway in Nevada.
Santa Barbara Independent3d
Is Santa Barbara County Prepared for the Next Big Fire?
The wind-driven fires quickly grew beyond the capacity of the Los Angeles crews on hand — here, the county has 16 fire ...
The Victoria Advocate3d
Annual Fire on Ice hockey event returns to Missoula
The annual Fire on Ice hockey competition is set to take place on Friday, January 31, at the Glacier Ice Rink. The event will ...
Vail Daily4d
It’s likely Los Angeles-like wildfires will come to Eagle County. Here’s how local fire and water entities are preparing.
Eagle County is at risk of experiencing a large-scale wildfire. “We’ve always been and we probably always will be,” said Hugh ...
Arizona Daily Star4d
California tragedy sparks fears about growing desert wildfire threat
Large wildfires in the desert were once rare. Now experts worry that invasive plants and a changing fire cycle are putting ...
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, ...
Al Jazeera on MSN5d
Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires
As a series of wind-driven wildfires caused unprecedented destruction in southern California this month, fire crews composed of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals were at the forefront of ...