Lummis introduces bill to protect firefighters, communities from wildfire threats

What happened to post-LA wildfire legislation? Here’s an update on those bills

In the immediate aftermath of the January wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County, state legislators rushed to introduce bills, pledging to provide relief to those who lost their homes or businesses, strengthen firefighting efforts and harden communities so they’re better equipped to protect themselves against future fires. Four months after the wildfires broke out, some bills have already died while dozens of others are still making their way…

Lummis introduces bill to protect firefighters, communities from wildfire threats

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., today led her colleagues in introducing the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025, aimed at safeguarding firefighters, communities and property in Wyoming and across the West from…

New bill introduced to keep aerial fire retardant use unrestricted in firefighting efforts against wildfires

The Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025 also aims to address concerns raised by an environmental group that sued the United States Forest Service, arguing that aerial fire retardant should be regulated under the Clean Water Act.

Valley reps back bill to streamline wildfire prevention efforts

Most of the Congressional delegation from the Central Valley is supporting a new bill that would help protect California from devastating wildfires.  Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R–Richvale) led representatives from across the state in introducing the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025, officially known as H.R. 3300.  The big picture: The Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act would ensure that aerial fire retarda…

Hynaero Aerial Firefighting Tool is Under Development

Hynaero, a French company, is developing a new generation of aerial firefighting aircraft after extensive consultation with the aerial firefighting community. Hynaero SAS is creating the Fregate F-100 amphibious firefighting aircraft. This purpose-built aircraft is designed with input from existing and potential scooper aircraft operators and agencies and offers several advanced features that differentiate it from the competition. The Fregate F-…