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Wildfire suppression efforts depend on many factors such as the available fuels, atmospheric conditions, topography, and the size of the wildfire. Due
Wildfire_suppression
Aspect of US history
Wildfire suppression has had a long and varied history in the United States. For most of the 20th century, any form of wildland fire, whether it was naturally
History of wildfire suppression in the United States
History_of_wildfire_suppression_in_the_United_States
Wildfire suppression service of British Columbia, Canada
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the wildfire suppression service of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is an element of the Ministry of Forests
BC_Wildfire_Service
Wildfire suppression equipment and personnel is part of the science of fire fighting focusing on the use of specialized equipment, training and tactics
Wildfire suppression equipment and personnel
Wildfire_suppression_equipment_and_personnel
automobiles, or arson. Fire management policy favored aggressive wildfire suppression starting in the early 20th century. In the 21st century, higher temperature
Wildfires in the United States
Wildfires_in_the_United_States
Uncontrolled fire in forests or open spaces
heat waves and droughts), land-use change, and wildfire suppression. The carbon released from wildfires can add to carbon dioxide concentrations in the
Wildfire
United States historic place
incident. Wildfire Wildfire suppression Wildfire emergency management List of wildfires and wildfires in the United States Glossary of wildfire terms Fire
Mann_Gulch_fire
coordinating aerial-based observation, supply, rescue and suppression at the scene of a wildfire. air tactical group supervisor A person who coordinates
Glossary_of_wildfire_terms
Use of unmanned aircraft systems in wildfire detection, monitoring, and suppression
United States Forest Service states that its UAS program supports wildfire suppression and other land-management activities, while the FAA describes UAS
Drones_in_wildfire_management
Aviation company based in Canada
aircraft. The company's operations included helicopter logging, wildfire suppression, power-line construction, airliner passenger, transport, and other
Coulson_Aviation
Wildfire suppression method
survive unharmed when the main fire was less than one minute away. Wildfire suppression Dickman, Kyle (2013). "19: The True Story Of the Yarnell Hill Fire"
Escape_fire
Simulation of wildfire behavior
modeling aims to aid wildfire suppression, increase the safety of firefighters and the public, and minimize damage. Wildfire modeling can also aid in protecting
Wildfire_modeling
Elite force of wildland firefighters
multiple evaluations, extremely high physical standards, and many National Wildfire Coordinating Group certifications and taskbooks. As of 2018, there are
Hotshot_crew
Fire safety device in wildland firefighting
safety device of last resort used by wildland firefighters when trapped by wildfires. While such a shelter cannot withstand sustained contact with flames,
Fire_shelter
American journalist and writer
Maclean's second book, Fire and Ashes: On the Frontlines of American Wildfire, was published in 2003 and chronicles the 1953 Rattlesnake Fire on the
John_N._Maclean
Line-of-sight device for locating fires
The Osborne Fire Finder is a type of alidade used by fire lookouts to find a directional bearing (azimuth) to smoke in order to alert fire crews to a wildland
Osborne_Fire_Finder
Management of wilderness fires
Wildfires are outdoor fires that occur in the wilderness or other vast spaces. Other common names associated with wildfires are brushfire and forest fire
Wildfire_emergency_management
coordinates mutual aid requests between Canadian and international wildfire suppression agencies. Its role is analogous to that of the National Interagency
Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre
Canadian_Interagency_Forest_Fire_Centre
Canadian company specialized in wildfire suppression
of Chico, California are private companies specializing in aerial wildfire suppression using air tanker or water bomber aircraft. Air Spray was owned and
Air_Spray
Natural disaster in Alberta, Canada
2016, a wildfire began southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. On May 3, it swept through the community, forcing the largest wildfire evacuation
2016_Fort_McMurray_wildfire
Substance reducing flammability
dropped from aircraft are normally applied ahead of a wildfire to prevent ignition, while fire suppression agents are used to extinguish fires. Objects may
Fire_retardant
Canadian documentary TV series
The television series follows people who work on the frontlines of wildfire suppression, while also examining how climate change has exacerbated unsustainable
Wildfire_(2025_TV_series)
Major 2017 wildfire in Columbia Gorge, Oregon
The Eagle Creek Fire was a destructive wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge, largely in the U.S. state of Oregon, with smaller spot-fires in Washington
Eagle_Creek_Fire
The 2025 Canadian wildfire season began with over 160 wildfires across the country in mid-May 2025 primarily in Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. Two
2025_Canadian_wildfires
Natural or man-made gap in vegetation that acts as a barrier against wildfires
Firefighting Firewall (construction) Fuel ladder Glossary of wildfire terms Wildfire suppression "Prevention and Protection from Fires » City of Greater Geraldton"
Firebreak
American federal government building
(NASF) Resource Ordering Status System United States Fire Administration Wildfires in the United States Boise Fire Department USA.gov Federal Fire Policy
National Interagency Fire Center
National_Interagency_Fire_Center
Topics referred to by the same term
Fire suppression may refer to: Firefighting Fire suppression systems Wildfire suppression This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title
Fire_suppression
Vegetation that can spread fire
catch fire.[citation needed] Fire control Fire ecology Limbing Wildfire Wildfire suppression CAL FIRE - Fuels Treatment, CAL FIRE Ladder fuel, FireWords
Fuel_ladder
Tool for controlled burning
A driptorch is a tool used in wildfire suppression, controlled burning, and other forestry applications to intentionally ignite fires by dripping flaming
Driptorch
Use of aircraft to combat wildfires
the wildfire, the "air attack" or ATGS person may be charged with initial attack (the first response of firefighting assets on fire suppression), or
Aerial_firefighting
Bucket used by helicopters in aerial firefighting
Terminology Archived August 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, National Wildfire Coordinating Group, pms205, October 2006 A-Flex Technology. "The A-Flex
Helicopter_bucket
Emergency vehicle intended to put out fires
fire drill. Some fire engines have specialized functions, such as wildfire suppression and aircraft rescue and firefighting, and may also carry equipment
Fire_engine
Hand tool for firefighting
fire axe—is a specialty hand tool used in fighting fires, particularly wildfires, which combines an axe and an adze in one head. Similar to a cutter mattock
Pulaski_(tool)
Study of fire in ecosystems
to reproduce. Wildfire suppression not only endangers these species, but also the animals that depend upon them. Wildfire suppression campaigns in the
Fire_ecology
Train used to fight fires
inhabitants in the Adirondack Park of New York from being destroyed by a wildfire with 15 minutes to spare. Fire trains are used to respond to fires which
Fire_train
Fire engine designed for fighting wildfires
brush truck is a fire engine specifically designed to assist in fighting wildfires by transporting firefighters to the scene and providing them with access
Wildland_fire_engine
Aerial firefighting unit in the US
companies to provide a total of seven Next Generation airtankers for wildfire suppression. 10 Tanker Air Carrier was among the five companies selected and
DC-10_Air_Tanker
2021 wildfire in Northern California
The 2021 Dixie Fire was an enormous wildfire in Butte, Plumas, Lassen, Shasta, and Tehama counties in Northern California. Named after a nearby Dixie Road
Dixie_Fire
Practice of reducing the heat output of a fire
the chemical monoammonium phosphate. In a wildfire, fire control includes various wildland fire suppression techniques such as defensible space, widening
Fire_control
Building to house a person who watches for wildfires
possibly using a device known as an Osborne Fire Finder, and call for wildfire suppression crews. Lookouts also report weather changes and plot the location
Fire_lookout_tower
before a wildfire occurs. It does not rely on government agencies, through suppression activities, to protect communities after a wildfire starts. While
Fire-adapted_communities
Specialized vehicle
two to flank the perimeter of a fire. In the fall of 2007, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group agreed on a set of standards for all water tenders that
Wildland_water_tender
Natural disasters in the USA
damage survey and analysis for the Lahaina wildfire The 2023 Hawaii wildfires were a series of wildfires that broke out in early August 2023 in the U
2023_Hawaii_wildfires
Topics referred to by the same term
remaining after fire fighting Fire water, water stored in tanks for wildfire suppression Medronho, a Portuguese fruit brandy Firewater (band), a US indie
Firewater
Skydiving wildland firefighters
wildland firefighter who provides an initial attack response on remote wildfires. They are inserted at the site of the fire by parachute. This allows firefighters
Smokejumper
Fire weather index
Hot-Dry-Windy Index (HDW, sometimes HDWI) is a fire weather index used by wildfire forecasters and fire managers in the United States to identify days when
Hot-Dry-Windy_Index
Agency in California
is to fight and prevent wildfire on 31 million acres of forestland in the state. The organization works in both suppression and prevention capacities
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
California_Department_of_Forestry_and_Fire_Protection
Term used by meteorologists indicating conditions favorable for wildfire development
firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildfire combustion, and rapid spread. It is a form of emergency alert. Red flag
Red_flag_warning
statistics, 7,622 wildfires burned a total of 295,026 acres (119,393 hectares) in the US state of California in 2000. Cal Fire wildfire suppression costs for
2000_California_wildfires
and scientific publications on the use of prescribed fire in reducing wildfire hazard reduction in 1977 in Europe, followed by the use of prescribed fire
Johann_Goldammer
Natural disasters in the USA
increase drought and wildfire severity. Overgrazing and logging in the late 1800s and over 100 years of strict fire suppression affected natural systems
2024_New_Mexico_wildfires
U.S. Forest Service physical test for wildland firefighters
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
Work_Capacity_Test
Atmospheric simulation software
smoke. Smoke from wildland fires can directly impact both the public and wildfire personnel health. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service AirFire
HYSPLIT
Class of wildland firefighters
constructing firelines. These lines are generally constructed around wildfires to control them. In the United States, handcrews are typically classified
Handcrew
Natural or landscaped buffer to reduce fire danger
defensible space practices. Gardening portal Fire ecology Firefighting Wildfire suppression "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-26
Defensible space (fire control)
Defensible_space_(fire_control)
Remote Area Firefighting Team (RAFT) personnel are members of a number of Australian fire services, including the Queensland RURAL Fire Service, New South
Remote_Area_Firefighting_Team
Structure for storage of firefighting apparatus
Firefighters Games World Police and Fire Games Wildfires General Wildfire emergency management Wildfire suppression Equipment and tactics Aerial firefighting
Fire_station
Standardized keys used by fire services
Firefighters Games World Police and Fire Games Wildfires General Wildfire emergency management Wildfire suppression Equipment and tactics Aerial firefighting
Fire_brigade_key
CAFS received national attention in 1988 during the Yellowstone Park wildfires when the four-story Old Faithful Inn was successfully protected by blanketing
Compressed_air_foam_system
Skid-mounted systems are also commonly used in firefighting and wildfire suppression applications. These units may include water tanks, pumps, hose reels
Skid_mount
wildland fire suppression provide education and awareness programmes for school children, and provide training for private landowners in wildfire prevention
Volunteer_Wildfire_Services
Species of tree native North America
increased diebacks which are often attributed to ungulate grazing and wildfire suppression. At high elevations where grasses can be rare, ungulates can browse
Populus_tremuloides
2007 non-fiction book by Stephen J. Pyne
Grand Canyon for fifteen years, as well as a member of the United Nations Wildfire Advisory Group. The book is part of a series on forest fires by Pyne. In
Awful_Splendour
Weather-based wildfire danger rating system
through the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) and the Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS). The FWI System is a principal component of the
Canadian Forest Fire Weather Index System
Canadian_Forest_Fire_Weather_Index_System
Ongoing wildfire in Spain
suppression technicians, and medical units. Strong winds and extreme heat fueled the wildfire, causing it to spread rapidly and hampering suppression
2026_Almería_wildfire
Road built for access by firefighters
the preferred term, it frequently refers to the unpaved roads built for wildfire control on undeveloped urban hills and foothills rather than those in rural
Fire_trail
Tree serving as a watchtower against fires
A lookout tree is a simple fire lookout tower created by attaching a ladder or a series of spikes to a tall straight tree with a view of the surrounding
Lookout_tree
Superabsorbent polymer mixture
used for structure protection and in direct-attack applications against wildfires. Fire-retardant gels are short-term fire suppressants typically applied
Fire-retardant_gel
Person responsible for spotting fires
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
Fire_lookout
Air pressurized water (APW) extinguishers are a type of fire extinguisher that use ordinary water (H2O) to suppress fire. The water is propelled by ordinary
Air_pressurized_water
hemispheres. Forests Commission Victoria Aerial firefighting Wildfire suppression Glossary of wildfire terms Unmanned aerial vehicle Emergency Management Victoria
Aerial firefighting and forestry in southern Australia
Aerial_firefighting_and_forestry_in_southern_Australia
Pyrotechnic light source
tie. In forestry and firefighting, fusees are sometimes used in wildfire suppression and in the ignition of controlled burns. They ignite at 191 °C (376 °F)
Flare
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection agency
2; 7:27-2.3A; and 7:27-2.3B. New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Wildfire Suppression: Wildfire Equipment. Retrieved August 14, 2015. John H. Rieth, "New Jersey
New Jersey Forest Fire Service
New_Jersey_Forest_Fire_Service
Two-sided tool
sharpened hoe—on a long wooden handle. It is a standard tool during wildfire suppression and trail restoration. The combination tool was created in 1905 by
McLeod_(tool)
organization tasked by the Government of Quebec with the prevention and suppression of wildfires. Its funding comes from both the provincial government and from
Société de protection des forêts contre le feu
Société_de_protection_des_forêts_contre_le_feu
Location
The Civilian Conservation Corps built an 800 mile long firebreak called Ponderosa Way during the Great Depression. This firebreak runs through part of
Ponderosa_Way
Someone who saws wood, particularly using a pitsaw
still in some limited applications, a crosscut saw) for harvesting, wildfire suppression, trail construction and related work. In the construction industry
Sawyer_(occupation)
List of wildfires in the U.S. state of Oregon
humans. Warm, dry conditions in summer heighten the wildfire risk. After over 100 years of fire suppression and prevention of all fires, there is now an abundance
List_of_Oregon_wildfires
sacred, but effectiveness under fire". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved July 2, 2013. 10 Standard Fire Orders – National Wildfire Coordinating Group
Ten Standard Firefighting Orders
Ten_Standard_Firefighting_Orders
Fire service of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Firefighters Games World Police and Fire Games Wildfires General Wildfire emergency management Wildfire suppression Equipment and tactics Aerial firefighting
Toronto_Fire_Services
Protective suit against chemical, bacteriological, and nuclear risks
Firefighters Games World Police and Fire Games Wildfires General Wildfire emergency management Wildfire suppression Equipment and tactics Aerial firefighting
Hazmat_suit
In the United States, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group operates a nationwide, web-based database system for managing wildland firefighting resources
Resource Ordering Status System
Resource_Ordering_Status_System
Natural disasters in the USA
com/2025/11/19/balance-of-idahos-state-wildfire-suppression-fund-drops-to-15-million-after-2025-season/ "What containment and other wildfire related terms mean". Los
2025_Idaho_wildfires
Organizations that ensure public safety and health by addressing different emergencies
impounded, or illegally-parked vehicles Wildland firefighting – Wildfire suppression Effective emergency service management requires agencies from many
Emergency_service
1999 book by John N. Maclean
Fire on the Mountain (ISBN 0061829617) is a 1999 non-fiction book by John N. Maclean that describes the most famous wildland fire of the late 20th century
Fire on the Mountain (Maclean book)
Fire_on_the_Mountain_(Maclean_book)
property damage and $947 million in fire suppression costs. In mid-July to August 2018, a series of large wildfires erupted across California, mostly in the
2018_California_wildfires
brigades do is heavily influenced by SPEK. firefighting firefighter Wildfire suppression Logging Mechanization and Impacts on Health, National Institute for
Firefighting_in_Finland
cause of wildfires in Canada. Forest management is also a factor in the wildfires. Because Canada's forest management has focused on fire suppression, dry
2023_Canadian_wildfires
Campsite for firefighters and support personnel
| KHTS Radio Idaho Mountain Express: Department of Lands helped during wildfire - December 24, 2013 Archived January 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
Fire_camp
Firefighter training courses
conservation corps type programs such as Americorps involved in wildfire suppression and prescribed burning Municipal and rural fire departments which
S-130/S-190_training_courses
company provides aviation services including heli-logging, aerial fire suppression, helicopter flight support, heavy-lift construction, external cargo delivery
Croman_Corporation
American government agency
The United States' National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC) establishes National Preparedness Levels throughout the calendar year to help assure
National_preparedness_level
Airport in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and used as a base for aerial wildfire suppression. Aeroflex–Andover Airport covers an area of 12 acres (4.9 ha) at
Aeroflex–Andover_Airport
Natural event in Yellowstone National Park, United States
4,000 U.S. military personnel were soon brought in to assist in wildfire suppression efforts. The firefighting effort cost $120 million ($330 million
Yellowstone_fires_of_1988
CAL Fire station in Mendocino County, California (USA)
Aviation Management Program Helicopter bucket Aerial firefighting Wildfire suppression "Aviation History, Part 2". Archived from the original on 2009-05-04
Howard_Forest_Station
Atmosphere-wildlife model
WRF-SFIRE is a coupled atmosphere-wildfire model, which combines the Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF) with a fire-spread model, implemented
WRF-SFIRE
Type of schoolhouse designed to train firefighters and fire investigators
Firefighters Games World Police and Fire Games Wildfires General Wildfire emergency management Wildfire suppression Equipment and tactics Aerial firefighting
Fire_academy
Academic journal
detection and suppression, performance-based building design, building code, emergency evacuation and human behaviour, fire investigation, wildfire and fire
Fire_Technology
Backronym background
Protection National Wildfire Coordinating Group National Interagency Fire Center Wildfires in California Wildland fire suppression Fire Officer Principles
FIRESCOPE
humans. Warm, dry conditions in summer heighten the wildfire risk. After over 100 years of fire suppression and prevention of all fires, there is now an abundance
2026_Oregon_wildfires
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From county Kildare.
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Sikh
Skirt of the victor, Victory over suppression
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Victory over Suppression
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English : habitational name for someone from Wildmore in Lincolnshire or the Weald Moors in Shropshire, both named with Old English wilde ‘wild’, ‘uncultivated’ + mÅr ‘moor’, ‘marsh’.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Lord of Suppression
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English
English : variant spelling of Wilber.Samuel Wilbur (also known as Wilbore and Wildbore) (c.1585–1656) is recorded in Boston, MA, before 1633 and purchased Boston Common in 1634. He and other religious exiles from MA purchased and settled Aquidneck Island (now RI) in 1637.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Light of Suppression
Boy/Male
Sikh
Skirt of the victor, Victory over suppression
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Wiltshire.
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