Firefighter safety research under fire

The Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal government have slashed the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which has performed research to mitigate the health threats that firefighters face daily.

Firefighter safety research under fire

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How NASA is helping first responders combat wildfires

NBC's Today Show hitched a ride with NASA researchers who showcased their FireSense mission, which is leading to groundbreaking research that could help first responders better deal with wildfires.

How NASA is helping first responders combat wildfires

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Aerial Fire Fighting Operational Statistics (2024): Very Large/Large Air Tankers

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Lance Sherry, Director of the Center for Air Transportation Systems Research at George Mason University, sent along a peer-reviewed article he wrote with the following comments: "The purpose of this report is to provide statistics on the U.S. aerial firefighting fleet, flight operations, and airport utilization and equipment in 2024. This information, which is not readily available, may be of use to airport planners, air navigation service providers, and policy makers."

Aerial Fire Fighting Operational Statistics (2024): Very Large/Large Air Tankers

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National Guard helicopters will be pivotal this wildfire season. But first, crews must train for water drops

Colorado Public Radio provided an overview of the 2025 Colorado Fire and Aviation Summit, in which the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, the Colorado National Guard and crews from Boulder Fire-Rescue, the City of Longmont, the Longmont Fire Department, the USDA Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management trained together to prepare for wildfire season.

National Guard helicopters will be pivotal this wildfire season. But first, crews must train for water drops

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Living Legends Awards To Honor Fire Crews, Space Team

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Tom Lasser, a retired Lt Colonel and CH-47 pilot in the California National Guard, sent along an announcement that the Living Legends of Aviation Awards will honor aerial firefighters who battled Los Angeles wildfires in January at an April 25th event to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Living Legends Awards To Honor Fire Crews, Space Team

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Draft executive order signals major changes for US wildland firefighting operations

A draft executive order from the Trump administration is poised to significantly reshape the way wildland firefighting is conducted in the United States, implementing changes that will directly affect operators and other Vertical Aviation International members who conduct and support aerial firefighting operations.

Draft executive order signals major changes for US wildland firefighting operations

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Wildfire risk threatens millions in Southwest

Millions in the Southwest have been warned that they are under threat from wildfires through the end of the week due to warmer temperatures, high winds and low relative humidity, according to the National Weather Service.

Wildfire risk threatens millions in Southwest

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