Landscapes have burned throughout history, but the proliferation of larger, more destructive fires forces a reckoning with ...

In addition, in a 2019 online survey of more than 2,600 wildland firefighters, about a third reported experiencing suicidal thoughts and nearly 40% said they had colleagues who had committed suicide.

Gov. Brad Little has proclaimed July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day. The proclamation follows the killings of two ...

Idaho Governor Brad Little proclaims the day following the ambush shooting that killed two firefighters on June 29.

Gov. Brad Little has proclaimed July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day. The proclamation recognizes the sacrifice of ...

AIKEN — Danna Lusk’s experiences as a dispatcher and battler of blazes in California, Alaska and other states inspired her ...

Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove commemorated Week of Remembrance and National Wildland Firefighter Day in a press release, reminding people that the Week of Remembrance takes ...

SALT LAKE CITY (July 2, 2025) — Gov. Cox declared July 2, 2025, as Wildland Firefighter Day in Utah, recognizing the courage and dedication of the men and women who protect lives, homes, and natural ...

The day is meant to recognize the courage and dedication of the people who protect lives, homes and natural landscapes from wildfires. So far this year, Utah has had more than 440 wildfires, with more ...

FILE - A firefighter carries a drip torch as he ignites a backfire against the Hughes Fire burning along a hillside in Castaic, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) ...