Wildfires can start anywhere, anytime, but usually happen during the hotter, drier months. What makes them dangerous is how fast flames travel — up to 14 miles an hour. That's why wildfires can cover ...

MANLIUS, N.Y. — Fire departments will rely on water tankers instead of hydrants as the mandatory conserve water mandate continues for parts of Onondaga and Madison Counties. A major water main break ...

Pitkin County may allow firefighting planes to refill their water tanks at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. Rather than refill in Rifle, Grand Junction, or the Front Range, the agreement would give ...

Aircraft are one of the most important tools for fighting wildfires, and across the various agencies and private companies that use firefighting aircraft, you'll find an entire arsenal of airborne ...

The Energy Volunteer Fire Department just added a new piece of equipment to their fleet. On December 23 a nice tanker truck ...

Tuolumne Utilities District is touting the recent completion of a nearly $1.6 million project to replace a 35-year-old water tank in Sugar Pine, as well as a $250,000 wildfire defense plan that ...

A well-built fire pump and hose kit can make the difference between property damage and protection during bushfire season. To ...