Emily Barker honored for wildland firefighting legacy

Emily Barker, 38, originally of Clinton Township, will be remembered for her loving personality and wildland firefighting legacy.
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5 things you might not know about wildland firefighting

Wildfire fighting is about more than flames and aircraft. Here's what to know about wind, lightning, fire retardant and the split-second decisions crews face on the fire line.

Elephant Fire: Illegal drone activity temporarily impacts firefighting efforts

(FOX40.COM) — The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the use of an illegal drone that temporarily impacted firefighting efforts for the Elephant Fire Sunday afternoon. The Elephant Fire has so far burned 12,

They were the ‘unsung heroes’ of firefighting. Their deaths mark a grim milestone for the new wildland fire service

Three firefighters – Emily Barker, 38; Nick Hutcherson, 27; and Sydney Watson, 27 – died battling a wildfire in Colorado.

Critical fire weather complicates firefighting efforts in massive Utah wildfire

Firefighters working on the nation's largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are being challenged by historic weather conditions. Extreme wildfire behavior is expected to continue through the weekend.
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Civilian Drone Interrupts California Firefighting Efforts

A civilian flying an illegal drone over the Elephant Fire caused a brief hinderance to firefighting efforts.

‘You get to cut a car apart’: Portland-area firefighting camp teaches young women confidence in male-dominated field

At the annual summer camp, participants ages 16-22 learn vehicle extrication and rescue skills from professional female firefighters.

Chicago teens learning firefighting skills at Camp Courage

Teens from across Chicago are getting a taste of what it's like to be a firefighter this week.