After WWII wildfire fighting was militarized. Command structures and surplus equipment from the war were adopted in North America. The “fighting fire” mentality was reinforced leading to a mindset of being able to “win the war” with fire.
After WWII wildfire fighting was militarized. Command structures and surplus equipment from the war were adopted in North America. The “fighting fire” mentality was reinforced leading to a mindset of being able to “win the war” with fire.