Innovative wildfire prevention tech would be developed, deployed under pending legislation

A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers introduced the Fire Innovation Unit Act of 2025, H.R. 6094/S. 3190, into Congress, which would direct that a public-private wildfire technology deployment and demonstration pilot program be established for private entities to deploy emerging wildfire technologies directly alongside federal agencies.

Innovative wildfire prevention tech would be developed, deployed under pending legislation

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Family of firefighter who died battling Eyre Peninsula blaze pays tribute to 'great bloke'

The family of a Country Fire Service firefighter who died in the line of duty on Sunday afternoon while attending a bushfire at Pinkawillinie Conservation Park on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula has paid tribute to their loved one.

Family of firefighter who died battling Eyre Peninsula blaze pays tribute to 'great bloke'

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The wildfire crisis: underlying barriers that impede mitigation

A retired U.S. Forest Service National Director of Fire and Aviation Management provided some insight on how to better deal with the current wildfire crisis by organizing, staffing, and funding for the scale of mitigation work needed to prevent fires, much like the wildfire emergency response that is now organized, staffed, and funded to extinguish them.

The wildfire crisis: underlying barriers that impede mitigation

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Press Release: Congressman Gabe Evans and Rep. Dave Min Introduce Bipartisan Wildfire Research Act

Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) and Rep. Dave Min (CA-47) have introduced the bipartisan Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act, which aims to enhance wildfire preparedness through research and technology.

Press Release: Congressman Gabe Evans and Rep. Dave Min Introduce Bipartisan Wildfire Research Act

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At COP30, focus on wildfire prevention amid record destruction

As high temperatures and forest degradation fuel record-breaking wildfires across the globe, government environment and forest agencies from Ecuador, Peru, Ghana and Kenya, along with nearly three dozen environmental and Indigenous groups, meeting at the COP30 climate summit have pledged to boost prevention efforts and funding to fight the stronger, more frequent blazes.

At COP30, focus on wildfire prevention amid record destruction

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NM Sen. Luján introduces three wildfire-related bills

Three wildfire-related bills have been introduced into the U.S. Senate this week which seek to limit the number of out-of-state companies that receive fire-related contracts; expand the use of technology to monitor nascent blazes; and require the federal government to pay 100% of costs in rare circumstances when a federally managed prescribed burn escapes into a wildfire.

NM Sen. Luján introduces three wildfire-related bills

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Re: Request for Information on Technology Roadmap To Increase Wildfire Firefighting Capabilities

The Federation of American Scientists, which has established itself as an influential convener, network builder, and thought leader on wildfire issues, shared their ideas in a Technology Roadmap To Increase Wildfire Firefighting Capabilities.

Re: Request for Information on Technology Roadmap To Increase Wildfire Firefighting Capabilities

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Senators propose bill to require PPE for wildland firefighters, but some have reservations

Under the Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act, a new bipartisan Senate bill co-authored by Senators Adam Schiff, D-CA, and John Curtis, R-UT, the U.S. Forest Service and the Interior Department would develop and implement mandatory respiratory protection for wildland firefighters and supporting staff to protect them from inhaling dangerous toxins while fighting wildfires.

Senators propose bill to require PPE for wildland firefighters, but some have reservations

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Firefighting Aircraft Market (2025 - 2033)

In a new report, the global firefighting aircraft market size was valued at $7,475.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $13,299.9 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2033 amid the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires.

Firefighting Aircraft Market (2025 - 2033)

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Oct 2025 U.S. VLAT/LAT Fleet & Airport Activity Report

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Lance Sherry, Director of the Center for Air Transportation Systems Research at George Mason University, sent along a report on U.S. air-tanker operations for October.

Oct 2025 U.S. VLAT/LAT Fleet & Airport Activity Report

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Forest Wildfire Detection System Market to Reach US$ 1,338.99 Million by 2033 | Astute Analytica

The global forest wildfire detection system market, valued at US$ 772.64 million in 2024, is expected to reach US$ 1,338.99 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.30% during the forecast period of 2025-2033.

Forest Wildfire Detection System Market to Reach US$ 1,338.99 Million by 2033 | Astute Analytica

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Veterans find new purpose in federal wildland fire service

The Great Basin Zone fire management officer at Nevada's Lake Mead Recreation Area discussed how he found a second home as a wildland firefighter after searching for a new career following a stint as a Marine scout-sniper, underscoring the good fit military veterans find in the fire service.

Veterans find new purpose in federal wildland fire service

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Prescribed burns a focus as Fix Our Forests Act moves through Congress

An update on the Fix Our Forests Act, which was introduced in the U.S. Senate in April with bipartisan support, discusses how the legislation seeks to promote prescribed burns, expand the state-federal Good Neighbor Authority program, increases collaboration among fire agencies and improves reforestation efforts after wildfires.

Prescribed burns a focus as Fix Our Forests Act moves through Congress

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Southern Wildfire Outlook: Elevated Fire Risk Expected Through Winter Despite Recent Rainfall

The National Interagency Fire Center issued its outlook for the Southern Area of the United States, in which regional fire forecasters warned of above-normal wildfire danger across much of the South from November through February, driven by abnormally high grass loads and fuel accumulation from Hurricane Helene damage.

Southern Wildfire Outlook: Elevated Fire Risk Expected Through Winter Despite Recent Rainfall

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Wildfires and threats in the sights - Microfocussing system set to transform infrared detectors

Researchers at the Australian National University and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta‑Optical Systems have published a new study in the Journal of Electronic Materials about a highly sensitive method for detecting hotspots in the environment, such as bushfires or military threats, by harnessing the focusing power of meta-optical systems.

Wildfires and threats in the sights - Microfocussing system set to transform infrared detectors

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New tool helps wildfire survivors through the rebuilding process

A tech founder has developed Bevel, a software tool which harnesses AI to assist Southern California homeowners dealing not just with the loss of their property and possessions in the January wildfires, but in need of the all-important inventory of lost possession required in the insurance claims that follow the disaster.

New tool helps wildfire survivors through the rebuilding process

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How Zone Zero, designed to protect California homes from wildfire, became plagued with controversy and delays

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Max Moritz, Adjunct Professor at UC Santa Barbara's Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, joined the debate on the state's Zone Zero requirements to keep vegetation away from homes and reduce their wildfire danger.

How Zone Zero, designed to protect California homes from wildfire, became plagued with controversy and delays

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