The chapter 'Wildland Fires: Dangers and Survival' (Alexander et al. 2012) in the 2012 edition of the book Wilderness Medicine includes the latest information, a new author, and additional photos. The sixth edition of the book, under the editorial leadership of Paul S. Auerbach of the Stanford University Medical Center, is available in print and electronic formats (Auerbach 2012). The chapter has been included in the book since the inaugural edition was printed in 1983 (Alexander 2008).