Introducing the New Website of Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center: Enhanced Incident Review Database and More

Introducing the New Website of Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center: Enhanced Incident Review Database and More

ByBenjamin Romo

The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (LLC) has recently launched its new website (lessons.wildfire.gov), bringing valuable improvements to the wildland fire community. Established in 2002 as a federally funded organization with interagency staffing, the LLC serves as a knowledge resource center for firefighters facing the complexities and risks of the wildland fire environment. Over the…

Introducing “Hotshot” – A Riveting Journey into the Heroic World of Wildfire Fighters

Introducing “Hotshot” – A Riveting Journey into the Heroic World of Wildfire Fighters

ByBenjamin Romo

Experience an extraordinary cinematic masterpiece that delves deep into the heart-pounding reality faced by California’s unsung heroes. After six years of relentless dedication, acclaimed filmmaker Gabriel Mann brings you “Hotshot,” a captivating film that unravels the gripping stories of the brave firefighters battling the raging infernos that threaten lives, homes, and the very fabric of…

DHS announces final allocation of $605 million in FY2023 competitive preparedness grants

DHS announces final allocation of $605 million in FY2023 competitive preparedness grants

ByBenjamin Romo

On July 21, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced final allocations of $605 million in six Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 competitive preparedness grant programs which help prepare the nation against threats and natural disasters. The grant programs provide funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector to build and sustain capabilities…

Gabriel Mann’s film “Hotshot” to be released in August 2023

Gabriel Mann’s film “Hotshot” to be released in August 2023

ByBenjamin Romo

August 2023 marks the much-anticipated premiere of the documentary “Hotshot,” masterfully crafted by world-renowned filmmaker Gabriel Mann. We eagerly await its release. “Hotshot” promises to provide an intimate look into the grueling world of wildland firefighting, a topic of increasing relevance and urgency. Mann’s timing is impeccable. It is our hope that this film will…

The Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter and Pay Parity Act

The Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter and Pay Parity Act

ByBenjamin Romo

H.R. 5631, also known as the Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act or Tim’s Act, is a bill that seeks to address the pay and benefits of federal wildland firefighters. The bill aims to provide these firefighters with fair compensation, hazard pay, and other benefits that are essential to their work. One…

How MBI Fire Can Help Your Local Fire Department Raise Funds
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How MBI Fire Can Help Your Local Fire Department Raise Funds

ByBenjamin Romo

Local fire departments play a crucial role in keeping our homes and businesses safe from fire hazards. But did you know that most volunteer fire departments struggle to raise funds for new equipment, training, and other essential needs? As members of the community, it’s our responsibility to support these brave men and women who put…