Wildfires in the western U.S. have been growing larger in recent years. Volunteer firefighters in Wyoming, like T.J. Gideon, are doing what they can to fight back.

Santa Barbara–based firefighter Jorge Hurtado brings the world of wildland firefighting to life for kids with his Sparky the ...

Scientists have identified more than fifty ways that houses can ignite. It’s possible to defend against all of them—but it’s arduous, and homeowners can’t do it alone.

Completing Deep Dives into the Trilogy of Longstanding Gaps in Wildfire Prevention, Mitigation, and Response In the two ...

San Diego police arrested a person suspected of stealing a fire engine in south San Diego and driving it up Interstate 5 to Fallbrook Saturday evening, officials said. Law enforcement and fire ...

Up to $882,000 in grants is going to be invested to help volunteer fire companies protect rural communities from wildfires.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation this week, ensuring that inmate firefighters receive the federal ...

During Fire Prevention Week, we call on every household and community to prioritize fire prevention by taking steps that reduce risks and strengthen safety. Americans honor the steadfast courage and ...

More an ancient tool than a groundbreaking gadget, the fire piston relies on basic chemistry to ignite a campfire with the simple pump of a hand. The new Aviator's Ember from Aerohart applies ...

Retired firefighter and Kalispell Fire Department historian Alan “Gus” Gustafson, left, gives a few last minute driving instructions to firefighters Don Thibert, Ben Graham and Jake Felts before they ...

A fire service could lose eight of its engines and two of its stations under plans being considered by councillors. Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority said one option involved closing ...