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February 15, 2017
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A report prepared by the NFPA on wildland-urban interface preparedness suggested changes in apparatus, fitness and training. The document included best practices on training certifications, communications and command. 

The U.S. Interagency Airtanker Board recently approved the use of an aircraft that can dump nearly 20,000 gallons of fire retardant or water at wildfires. 

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Stay safe,
Peter Matthews
Executive Editor, Firehouse.com

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Features
Preparing for WUI Fires
Preparing for WUI Fires
Brian Schaeffer covers response plans and deployment tips to help strategize for future incidents.
Geography Dictates Wildland Apparatus Features
Geography Dictates Wildland Apparatus Features
Ed Ballam explains why wildland fire apparatus differ from coast to coast.
The RIT of Wildland Firefighting
The RIT of Wildland Firefighting
Erik Litzenberg describes how the Rapid Extraction Module promotes firefighter safety.
Rim Fire Revised: Strike While the Iron Is Hot
Rim Fire Revised: Strike While the Iron Is Hot
Todd McNeal explains the lessons learned from the Rim Fire, one of the largest fires in California's history.
Wildland Firefighting News
 
Social Media Use was Lax During TN Wildfire
Gatlinburg officials said they did not have social media before a wildfire destroyed parts of the city.
OK Brush Fire Consumes Over 300 Acres
The brush fire burned treetops and jumped a road near Covington.
FL Plane Crash Sparks Small Brush Fire
The pilot suffered minor injuries when the single-engine plane crashed near New Smyrna Beach.
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