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Linda Willing

  • Writer, FireRescue1
  • Consultant and Trainer, Linda F. Willing
Denver
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How firefighters can win the ‘Citizen Jerk’ battle

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By Linda Willing
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This past summer, a bicyclist slapped a firefighter who tried to stop her from passing a fire truck that was backing up. The woman was arrested and charged with aggravated battery on a peace officer. This incident reminded me of something that happened to me and my crew near the end of my fire department career. We were returning from a call and backing into the station. The overheads were on and the firefighter was spotting for us in the street.
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What the Palisades Fire reveals about firehouse culture

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By Linda Willing
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On Jan. 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire was reported north of Los Angeles. It quickly grew to be the third most destructive fire in state history. Spurred by Santa Ana winds, the fire burned simultaneously with the Eaton Fire, which became the second most destructive fire in state history, destroying over 9,000 buildings and killing 19 people. Subsequent investigation of the Palisades Fire revealed that it was a rekindle of an arson fire that was started, and reportedly extinguished by the LAFD, on Jan.
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Smokejumping into history: The first women to take the leap

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By Linda Willing
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Wildfire season is upon us again, and with a historic drought across much of the United States, this season could be a particularly intense one. Response teams are preparing for the challenges ahead, including those within metro and rural fire departments, regional, state and national forest crews, and specialized units that can respond nationwide. Among the most elite and highly trained units are smokejumpers — fast-attack firefighters who are deployed by air, parachuting into remote locations.
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