Training helicopter pilots for wildfire missions is particularly difficult because the environment itself is constantly ...

Playing with fire, it's *** new way to fight it. Fire management agencies are relying more on simulation programs to better understand fire behavior. Meteorologist Ophelia Young sits through *** ...

A team at the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering has developed complex simulation software which, for ...

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Understanding the behavior of the Marshall Fire, which caused so much loss, is top of mind for some researchers right now. "It was of key interest to many of us because it ...

The intent of this article is to "tune-up" your understanding of wildland fire behavior. Understanding fire behavior allows for the correct selection of strategy and tactics. Similar to structural ...

As peak fire season intensifies, you will be hearing many wildfire-specific terms that you may or may not understand. However, understanding the terminology used by fire crews is crucial for grasping ...