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

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