State academies prepare firefighters for unique challenges of wildland blazes
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How Regulation Makes Preventing Colorado Wildfires Difficult
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N.Y. convention takes time to focus on junior firefighters
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In Chile, natural disasters fall on all-volunteer fire service
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Skelton: California politicians must do more on wildfires - Los
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Nonprofit helps formerly incarcerated firefighters get jobs
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The Soberanes Fire is contained, but its aftermath has just begun
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For swamp fires, New Orleans officials want training, gear
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Fired up for the future - Berkeley Engineering
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6 challenges for firefighters at railway disasters
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A new Kansas tool helps you understand wildfire risk at your
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Carr Fire sparks questions about Redding's fire prevention plans
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California's Deadly Wildfires
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