prevention and control

Tells what happened on August 5, 1949 in Man Gulch, Montana when fifteen smokejumpers came to fight a forest fire.

Introduces the science behind wildfires and includes related news stories that tell how wildfires are fought and describe their aftereffects.

Examines the devastating effects of forest fires and the various techniques used to combat and prevent them.

Discusses different kinds of forest fires, what causes them, where they occur, and how they can be prevented.

Peter Leschak chronicles the events surrounding the deadliest fire in North American history which occured in the small lumbering town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, on October 8, 1871, and discusses how reading about that fire inspired him to become a firefighter.

Describes how a group of firefighters use a helicopter to help put out a forest fire.

An introduction to forest fires that explores how they start, fire fighting techniques, prevention, and other related topics.

Presents a range of scientific views and theories on the environmental impact of forest fires, discussing forest management, the effectiveness of firefighting, and future concerns.