When wildfires threaten the wildland urban interface, FirstNet connects firefighters

By Gary McCarraher, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority

The threat of wildfires is no longer only a concern for western states. More than 60,000 communities in the United States are at risk for outdoor fires like brush, grass, and forest fires, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

Wildland fires have spiked in recent years, destroying tens of thousands of forests and encroaching on nearby communities. To help you prepare, FirstNet has tools designed for the demands of firefighting in wildlands and bordering areas.

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