Global Wildfire Awareness & Fire News from International Association of Wildland Fire
By Kenneth S. Blonski, Cheryl Miller and Carol L. Rice. In a windy October weekend in 1991, the Tunnel Fire ignited the Berkeley-Oakland hills. Driven by fierce northeasterly winds, it was the deadliest fire in California history. Twenty years after the Tunnel Fire, a tour through the Oakland Berkeley hills highlights many of the changes [...]
By Bill Arsenault. Rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) is a potentially life-threatening condition occurring as a result of muscle breakdown and body fluid shifting brought on by excessive exercise or extreme physical exertion. This article will provide a basic understanding of the causes, signs and symptoms of this condition, as well as treatment modalities. Defining Rhabdomyolysis Each year, [...]
Approximately 400,000 volunteers motivated to donate their personal time and resources are the keys to emergency response success in Australia. By Michael Hill. Every summer around 214,000 Australians volunteer their time and efforts to become the backbone of Australia’s bushfire fighting efforts. These individuals are normal citizens who have been organized across the country at [...]
