September 27, 2021 7:36 pm Source: https://wildlandfirefighter.com/2021/09/27/demob-hose-lays-faster-how-to-melon-roll/ Our firefighting friends in British Columbia swear by the melon roll method when they need to demobilize hose in the field. The big benefit over end or centre rolling is of course speed, as WATERAX Product specialist Alex demonstrates in our how-to video. Two melon rolls can be connected together by the couplings…
September 17, 2021 7:20 pm Source: https://wildlandfirefighter.com/2021/09/17/video-residents-thank-firefighters-in-lake-tahoe-california/ This video from the U.S. Forest Service shows local residents thanking firefighters as they depart from the lines after a ferocious battle against the Caldor Fire in late summer 2021. The post Video: Residents Thank Firefighters in Lake Tahoe, California appeared first on The Wildland Firefighter. Get The Mitagator The Mitagator™ Fire…
August 17, 2021 6:51 pm Source: https://wildlandfirefighter.com/2021/08/17/vallfirest-tactical-unit-wildfires-are-changing-firefighting-tools-needed-a-change-too/ Fueled by the climate crisis, wildland fires are becoming faster, more unpredictable and more devastating. Being able to respond to extreme situations guaranteeing the safety of first responders means more strategic deployments and advanced maneuvers. Anticipation is key to win the fire battle. Using technology to forecast ignitions, model and monitor the…
