Glossary of wildfire terms

This glossary of wildfire terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to wildfires and wildland firefighting. Except where noted, terms have largely been sourced from a 1998 Fireline Handbook transcribed for a Conflict 21 counter-terrorism studies website by the Air National Guard.Glossary of Firefighting Terms from an Air National Guard website

For related terminology, see Glossary of firefighting terms and Glossary of firefighting equipment.

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See also

Glossary of firefighting Glossary of firefighting equipment List of basic firefighting topics List of wildfire behaviors

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