NY National Guard Conducts Bucket Training on Lake Ontario

A New York Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter crews conducted bucket training on Lake Ontario May 5 and 6 to prepare crews to assist with fighting wildfires. Read More

South Florida Everglades Fire is 'Human Caused'

Smoke from a fire in the Everglades is causing poor visibility on several roads including Alligator Alley on I-75 and the Tamiami Trail along US 41, the National Weather Service in Miami reported Saturday morning. Read More

National Guard Helicopter Training Inspires Team Spirit

There were helicopters flying, and live fire smoke was visible in Custer State Park Friday–the South Dakota National Guard aviation unit was going through the annual wildland fire training. Read More

Water Bombers and Trucks that Don't Roll Over are Priorities for RFS

Australia’s own water-bombing fleet, fire trucks that don’t roll over, and supporting traumatized fireys are top priorities for new Rural Fire Service boss Rob Rogers. Read More

Saskatchewan Firefighters Bracing for 'Above Average' Fire Season

NRC “severity anomaly” forecasts show a prediction of “well above average” wildfire risk throughout nearly all of Saskatchewan in June. The organization then predicts the risk to remain at least “above average” in most of the province throughout the summer. Read More

Drone Seeding Assisting Bushfire Recovery in Australia

COBRICO, Australia, May 12, 2020, In a collective effort to restore Australia from wildfire devastation, XAG has joined the first-ever post-fire drone seeding operation on Lake Cobrico, Victoria. Read More

State's Spring Wildfire Season is Upon Us
 
As warmer weather arrives Wisconsin has entered its spring fire season, when the risk of wildfire is highest. This period lasts from when snow starts melting, until the land begins to green up and bloom. Read More