FireWatch

The onset of significant, intense wildfires posing a recurring threat to communities in British Columbia has occurred earlier than anticipated by earlier research. Experts emphasize that the unprecedented 2023 season should require immediate action. Read More

The government of British Columbia has allocated additional funding to support rural, First Nations, and volunteer fire departments throughout the province. As per a statement from the Office of the Premier, this financial assistance will be directed towards enhancing...

For decades, Dr. Tee Lamont Guidotti has dedicated his research efforts to understanding the extensive health impacts of smoke and other exposures on firefighters. He has collaborated with various jurisdictions in North America to establish guidelines aimed at...

During much of the summer of 2023, fires raged through the boreal forests in northern British Columbia and Alberta, as well as in the South Slave Region of the Northwest Territories. These infernos prompted evacuations as they neared towns and sent billows of smoke...

Firefighters in the Phoenix region are introducing cutting-edge technology to combat electric car fires. Read More

Firefighters in the Phoenix region are introducing cutting-edge technology to combat electric car fires. Read More

In the fight against uncontrollable wildfires, Canada's fire forecasters will soon have a new tool at their disposal. During this year's unprecedented fire season, provincial and federal wildfire agencies had to rely on a combination of European and NASA satellite...

Wildfires, intensified by climate change, have wreaked havoc on communities from Maui to the Mediterranean this summer. These disasters have claimed lives, strained firefighters, and amplified the call for innovative solutions. This is where artificial intelligence...

This summer, federal wildland firefighters bravely battled some of the most severe wildfires to strike the U.S. and Canada. However, as Congress approaches its September 30 deadline to secure government funding, these firefighters face the potential loss of half their...

The Fire Department of New York has reported that the number of its members who have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses now matches the number lost on the day of the attacks, which is 343. This toll was further increased by two recent deaths. Read More

Fire official Rick Cheung emphasizes that regardless of the pros and cons associated with using mass timber in highrise buildings, a primary consideration should always be firefighter safety. Read More

When the Popkum Fire Department received the call to assist in protecting homes from the ferocious wildfire in the Central Okanagan, Fire Chief Walter Roos sprang into action to coordinate his team's response. He selflessly left his residence in the Lower Mainland to...

Drones play a pivotal role in disaster responses and have the potential to be utilized more extensively and effectively than ever before. They can serve various crucial functions, including the transportation of supplies or equipment to remote and...

Wildland firefighters across the country endure challenging working conditions, including two-week work cycles, shifts that stretch up to 18 hours, accommodations in tents or distant gymnasiums, far away from their homes, and exposure to hazardous and unpredictable...

A total of over $38,000 has been collected to support 13 volunteer firefighters who tragically lost their residences while bravely defending their community from a wildfire. Fire Chief Paul Zydowicz leads a dedicated team of 24 volunteers at the Wilson's Landing Fire...

The BC Wildfire Service is increasing the scope of its educational initiatives, with the aim of providing essential training to a greater number of local volunteers. This training will empower them to safely assist wildfire responders when a fire endangers their...

Maui County is taking legal action against Hawaiian Electric, alleging that the utility company's negligence contributed to the destructive Lahaina city fire on August 8, 2023. Determining when to cut power is often a complex decision. Read the full article to better...

The summer of 2023 in Canada has witnessed an unprecedented wildfire season, with raging fires spreading from one coast to another, making it the most severe wildfire season in recorded history. Fire chiefs point out that one crucial defense against these escalating...