As concern for life and property protection in the wildland/urban interface (WUI) has grown, so too has the number of proposed ways to enact this protection. Various agencies, from the fire service to ...

Last month, we discussed using LCES (Lookouts, Communication, Escape routes and Safety zones) combined with making a fire behavior prediction to determine whether firefighters could commit to protect ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Numerous firefighting resources are present along the Pioneer Scenic Byway 10 miles southwest of Wise River as responders continue structure protection measures due to the Grouse ...

Wrapping a building in a fire-protective blanket is a viable way of protecting it against wildfires, finds the first study to scientifically assess this method of defense. Rigorous testing reveals ...

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 ...