Wildland firefighter recruits practice techniques during a training in May. Wildfire training is separate from local fire departments that are trained to fight structure fires. Although the goals to prevent fire destruction are the same in many ways, that’s where the similarities end.
July 22, 2023
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A small, special force of firefighters
When wildfires strike, there isn’t time to ponder who makes up the firefighting force on the frontlines of the blaze.