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Gunman started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, officials say

US Crime · Idaho

Gunman started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, officials say

56% Center coverage: 539 sources

Sheriff says 2 killed after firefighters shot responding to fire near Coeur d’Alene, police are ‘taking sniper fire.’ See the Story

20-Year-Old Wess Roley Identified as Suspect in Idaho Firefighter Ambush That Left 2 Dead, 1 Injured

US Crime · Idaho

20-Year-Old Wess Roley Identified as Suspect in Idaho Firefighter Ambush That Left 2 Dead, 1 Injured

55% Center coverage: 345 sources

The man accused of fatally shooting firefighters as they responded to a call in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Sunday has been identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley, CNN reports. See the Story

Saskatchewan Senator pushes for a national emergency response agency to fight wildfires

Wildfires · Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Senator pushes for a national emergency response agency to fight wildfires

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Under Canada’s current system, provincial and territorial governments have jurisdiction over emergency responses, but as out-of-control wildfires continue to burn, some are pushing again for a national FEMA-like agency to lead the response.See the Story

Wildland firefighting is dangerous, but no single activity is more dangerous than another, report finds – Wildfire Today

The job of wildland firefighters is “inherently dangerous,” but an analysis of nearly 500 wildland firefighter injuries over four years in the United States found no single activity on the job is more dangerous than another. The analysis, recently published in the International Journal of Wildland Fire, used weekly U.S. Forest Service reports from between March 23, 2019, and Dec. 31, 2023, to create an in-depth assessment of wildland firefighter…US Forest Service · United States Read Article

Passing of one of the last of the Triple Nickle smokejumpers – Wildfire Today

By Neil Gallagher On March 15, 2025, Sgt. Joe Harris, one of the last surviving members of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the “Triple Nickles,” passed away in Compton, California, at the age of 108. He was three months short of turning 109. His remarkable life and service are a testament to courage, resilience, and patriotism. The Formation of the 555th Born on June 19, 1916, in Westdale, Louisiana, Joe Harris enlisted in the U…Compton, California · Compton Read Article

Triple-Fatal Plane Crash Caused by Well-Known, Long-Standing Defect, Report Finds

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

A plane crash that killed three people in outback Queensland was "entirely preventable" and was caused by a well-known, long-standing defect which operators failed to report, a transport safety investigation has found.Aviation Accidents See the Story

Federal Wildland Firefighters Gain Access To Critical Mental Health Support

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

In a move to bolster the well-being of those on the front lines of wildfire defense, the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service today announced expanded mental health support for federal wildland firefighters and dispatchers. This new therapy service provides a dedicated network of licensed providers specifically trained to […] Federal Wildland Firefighters Gain Access To Critical Mental Health SupportUS Forest Service · United States See the Story

Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos

84% Center coverage: 64 sources

US Politics · United States See the Story

McDermott Aviation to bolster firefighting capabilities - Asian Aviation

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Wildfire awareness podcasts – Wildfire Today

Over three installments in May, the Wildfire Awareness Month podcast series from Bureau of Land Management officials discussed wildfire prevention education, the prevalence of human-caused wildfires, and the importance of public responsibility, such as preparing properly before recreating on public lands, checking fire danger levels, and reporting wildfires immediately. The series dives into the critical roles, challenges, and innovations shapin…Podcast · United States Read Article

Greece jails multiple fire officials for 2018 wildfire that killed over 100 people – Wildfire Today

A Greek court has sentenced four former fire and civil protection officials to numerous years in prison stemming from charges related to a 2018 wildfire in the coastal town of Mati that left more than 100 people dead. Fire Brigade Chief Sotiris Terzoudis, Deputy Vassilis Matthaiopoulos, the former head of the National Coordination Center for Operations and Crisis Management (ESKE) Ioannis Fostieris, and former Civil Protection Secretary-General …Attica · Attica Read Article

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