Smokejumper magazine: A new look at a traditional concept: The fire triangle

Retired 32-year veteran of the Forest Service and BLM makes the case for rapid initial attack on wildfires and use of highly effective, cost-conscious tools like the Fire Boss

There is a way to save one billion dollars annually and reduce the occurrence of large wildfires in this country.

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That is the position of Chuck Sheley, a retired 32-year veteran of the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, and now editor of Smokejumper Magazine. In an article this month, Chuck reevaluates a traditional concept, The Fire Triangle, proposing a new approach to the strategy that centers around rapid initial attack and the use of highly effective, cost-conscious tools like the Fire Boss and Klump Pump. The idea: When these tactics and tools are used in combination with Smokejumpers, fire agencies can achieve faster response times to more wildfire starts all around the country.

Drawing on his vast experience as a Smokejumper and US Forest Service insider, Chuck holds nothing back in his review of today’s wildfire suppression strategy and the improvements needed to better keep small fires small. Click the button below to read the full article on smokejumpers.com.