Wildfire suppression is a range of firefighting tactics used to suppress wildfires. Firefighting efforts depend on many factors such as the available fuel...
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heat waves and droughts), land-use change, and wildfire suppression.: 247 The carbon released from wildfires can add to carbon dioxide concentrations in...
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Wildfire suppression equipment and personnel is part of the science of fire fighting focusing on the use of specialized equipment, training and tactics...
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Wildfire suppression in the United States has had a long and varied history. For most of the 20th century, any form of wildland fire, whether it was naturally...
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automobiles, or arson. Fire management policy favored aggressive wildfire suppression starting in the early 20th century. In the 21st century, higher temperature...
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Fire lookout (redirect from Lookout (wildfire fighting))
and a good view of the surrounding terrain, to spot smoke caused by a wildfire. Once a possible fire is spotted, "Smoke Reports", or "Lookout Shots" are...
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Work Capacity Test (category Wildfire suppression)
The Work Capacity Test (WCT), known informally as the pack test, is a U.S. Forest Service physical test for wildland firefighters. The pack test is intentionally...
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Hotshot crew (category Wildfire suppression)
and water delivery equipment. Hotshot crews can engage in all phases of wildfire response, from initial attack to mop-up. They are also trained in specialized...
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Fire train (category Wildfire suppression equipment)
Lake West in the Adirondack Park of New York from being destroyed by a wildfire. Fire trains are used to respond to fires which are on or near railroad...
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Fire shelter (category Wildfire suppression equipment)
safety device of last resort used by wildland firefighters when trapped by wildfires. While such a shelter cannot withstand sustained contact with flames,...
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