Wildfire prevention week is ending, but prevention is a year-round effort. With 90% of wildfires caused by people – your actions can really make a difference! 1. Never leave fires unattended. 2. Always extinguish fires fully. 3. Don’t throw cigarettes on the ground. 4. Keep vehicles off dry grass. 5. Keep fires small, not tall. Remember what Smokey says, “Only YOU can prevent wildfires." Learn more at smokeybear.com | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Wildfire behaviour is shaped by the landscape it burns through. In this video, BC Wildfire Service Fire Behaviour Specialists explore how fires spread differently through complex forest stands influenced by harvesting, silviculture treatments, and the legacy of past wildfires. Join us as we head into the field to see how these factors influence fire movement, intensity, and the challenges they present to wildfire operations. | BC Wildfire Service

This couple spends their summers apart protecting the American west from wildfires | Did You See This?

NEW VIDEO! — How are bulldozers critical to fighting California’s wildfires? — And how do California state fire agencies hone their dozer techniques before fire season? — We visited HEIST training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to find out! — Watch now by searching “Aaron Witt” on YouTube! | Aaron Witt