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Wildland Fire Policy Committee Develops Private Resource Utilization Guidelines

IAFC On Scene article preview: Sept. 18, 2008... Over the past few years, insurance companies have seen an increase in their insured property losses due to wildland fires. This development has spawned a resurgence of interests from private vendors and the insurance industry to offer what they call an augmentation of traditional public fire protection services. In order to ensure the protection of the public, first responders and the private resource operators themselves, it’s incumbent on the fire service to clarify the potential impact of these operations and clearly establish command, control... Read more  
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Fire Prevention Week 2008: Prevent Home Fires

With Firefighters, Fire Trucks and Flames, a Side-by-Side Demonstration is Tough to Beat

Modification of Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy Guidance

IAFC President Views the NorCal Fire Siege Response

Report from the Meals On Wheels Program

Campus Firewatch Media Project: Involving Students in Fire Safety

Together We Are One Video Debuts at FRI

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Fire & Life Safety Section: Fire Prevention

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