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You won’t believe what firefighters face when wildfire strikes!   It’s not as easy as rolling up with the fire truck and spraying water on the fire.   In wildfires, there are many factors that make it extremely dangerous work not only to the firefighters but also civilians, animals, and our environment.   Larry Sukay is the Founder/CEO Western States Fire Inc, former Deputy Fire Chief, Departmental Training for the Greenburg Fire Department, and former Deputy Chief – Operations Elfin Forest/Harmony Grove Fire Department, so he knows a thing or two about firefighting.   Watch what Larry has to say about the challenges firefighters face on the job. #wildfireprevention #wildfires #wildfire #firefighters

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Wildfires are a serious threat that require constant attention. With large fires in Colombia and ongoing wildfires in Chile, emergency systems need to accelerate fundamental changes to safely combat them 24/7. In the context of extreme weather, it's crucial to assess and incorporate nighttime aerial firefighting. Let's work together to ensure that we have the tools and resources we need to protect our communities from these devastating fires. #WildFires #EmergencyResponse #NighttimeAerialFirefighting

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Wildfire season means wildfire evidence. Should the need for evidence storage arise, SafeStore is ready to be of service as we continue to be the #1 choice for the safe preservation of wildfire evidence. #wildfire #wildfireevidence #SafeStoreUSA

If you watch the news, you’ve probably noticed an uptick in wildfire reports over the last several years. And as wildland fires increase, so do the risks to the firefighters called on to fight them. That’s why it’s so important that they have up-to-date wildland fire gear. How do you know if your gear is good to go? Head to the blog to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02xnV_v0 #firefighters #firefightinggear #wildfire

Wildfire safety is always a topic worth reviewing, especially with this increase in wildfire activity. You can find RT-130 for 2024 on your APS training portal. Visit https://lnkd.in/gTYUX8zp to learn more about how APS can support you. #firefighters #wildfire #firetraining

How is your municipality preparing for the wildfires this year? As wildfire season approaches, it's crucial for municipalities to assess their preparedness. How is your community gearing up for potential challenges this year? Did you know that Prepared for Duty Recruitment Services is a resource for providing skilled wildland firefighters. If you want to know more lets connect. #wildland #wildfires #municipalities #firefighters #2024wildfires