Colorado academy trains next generation of wildland firefighters

Wildfire activity is on the upswing in Colorado and across the U.S., and state firefighting and incident management agencies are stepping up their efforts to keep up with the changes. “In the past, ...
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Basic Wildland Firefighter Training - FFT2 Red Card Certification

This is a one-day training for people interested in qualifying for the Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) certification. This training fulfills the requirements for the field exercise portion of S-130 ...
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Kilgore College hosts wildland firefighting course for firefighters from East Texas and beyond

KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - Firefighters from East Texas and other states gathered in Kilgore today to complete a course teaching them the basics of wildland firefighting. Participants learned about the ...
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Fast-Moving Wildland Fires Require a 'Box' Incident Command Strategy to Ensure Saving Lives Is the Priority

Andrew Bozzo explains why the box approach to incident command at wildland urban interface fires ensures that saving lives and protecting property are the top priorities. The drawing and the command ...