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'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brian Fennessy, Director of the US Wildland Fire Service, warned that it's extremely dry across the U.S. and that the agency is facing one of the most severe fire seasons in recent history.

'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season

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Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves $3.75 in wildfire damages, study finds

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 08 May 2026 17:53:00 +0000

A new study published in the journal Science by researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments across the western U.S. saves about $3.75 in wildfire damage.

Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves $3.75 in wildfire damages, study finds

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Over Five Years of Aerial Firefighting

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:44:00 +0000

The principal manager of Business Resiliency at Southern California Edison discussed the power utility's continued support for the Quick Reaction Force, a helitanker partnership which gives Southern California counties significant wildfire-fighting assets, including three Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters and a S-76 intelligence aircraft.

Over Five Years of Aerial Firefighting

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The West heads for wildfires unprepared

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:09:00 +0000

As the West heads into what is projected to be a dangerous wildfire season following a dry winter and historically low snowpack, an Op-Ed piece sounded the alarm about the sharp decline in the number of Incident Management Teams expected to ride herd on wildland blazes.

The West heads for wildfires unprepared

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Destructive wildfire types targeted under new US ‘BRUSH Fire Act’

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:31:14 +0000

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Hunter Bassler, a Journalist at the IAWF's Wildfire Today, reported that the "Building Resiliency and Understanding of Shrublands to Halt Fires Act," or BRUSH Fires Act, which is aimed at improving officials’ understanding of wildfires in ecosystems dominated by small plants, recently cleared its first hurdle in Congress.

Destructive wildfire types targeted under new US ‘BRUSH Fire Act’

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NWA May Newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:35:00 +0000

The National Wildfire Alliance sent along their latest newsletter.

NWA May Newsletter

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Western U.S. wildfires have gotten less frequent, though larger

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:39:16 +0000

A new study published in the journal Earth’s Future shows that, although the number of wildfires burning in the Western United States each year has dropped roughly 28% over the past three decades, the annual burned area and damage from wildfires have soared.

Western U.S. wildfires have gotten less frequent, though larger

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Secretary of Agriculture Issues 2026 Wildfire Readiness Memorandum Ahead of Active Fire Season

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0000

The Secretary of Agriculture issued a new Secretarial Memorandum and letter directing the U.S. Forest Service to heighten national wildfire readiness, accelerate community-focused risk reduction, and strengthen firefighter health and safety for the 2026 fire year.

Secretary of Agriculture Issues 2026 Wildfire Readiness Memorandum Ahead of Active Fire Season

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Brian Fennessy discusses leading the next chapter

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0000

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brian Fennessy, Director of the US Wildland Fire Service, discussed how he will lead the implementation of creating a single cohesive wildland fire organization within the Department of the Interior.

Brian Fennessy discusses leading the next chapter

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Wildfires are torching state budgets

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0000

With 9 of the 10 most expensive wildfires in U.S. history occurring since 2017 following a century of fire suppression that has led to more flammable vegetation on the landscape, coupled with warming temperatures due to climate change, state government officials across the West are seeing budgets hammered by wildfire costs.

Wildfires are torching state budgets

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CSKT Division of Fire details aerial firefighting resources, procedures

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:41:04 +0000

Montana's Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire detailed how their aerial firefighting program works when it's time for them to answer the call, discussing some of the hazards pilots face, from mechanical problems to windy conditions that may keep them grounded when they'd rather be fighting fires.

CSKT Division of Fire details aerial firefighting resources, procedures

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More than 15 million under fire weather alerts in central U.S., as warmth, strong winds fuel "extreme" wildfire risks

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:12:00 +0000

The National Weather Service warned that more than 15 million people across the central United States are under fire weather alerts through tonight, as a combination of heat, dry air and strong winds risk "extreme" wildfire behavior.

More than 15 million under fire weather alerts in central U.S., as warmth, strong winds fuel "extreme" wildfire risks

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:56:01 +0000

Huge plumes of smoke blanketed swaths of the Southeast on Wednesday as crews battled rapidly-growing wildfires that destroyed more than 50 homes in Georgia and forced hundreds to flee the drought- and wind-fueled flames, while Florida firefighters battled more than 130 blazes burning on 39 square miles.

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations

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Arizona pilots explain how reckless drones can ground wildfire air crews

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +0000

An air-tanker pilot with Western Pilot Service, who has fought fires from the air for over a decade, complained about the interference caused by hobby drones as aircraft helped firefighters battling the Shaw Fire near Buckeye, Arizona, that forced evacuations and destroyed two buildings on Monday.

Arizona pilots explain how reckless drones can ground wildfire air crews

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CA Prepares for Early Wildfire Season Amidst Slashing of US Forest Service

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:06:00 +0000

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Craig Clements, Associate Professor at San Jose State University and Director of their Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center, joined a panel of experts in a discussion of the current wildfire situation in California, where a shortage of U.S. Forest Service personnel, coupled with a March heatwave, could spell peril for the Golden State.

CA Prepares for Early Wildfire Season Amidst Slashing of US Forest Service

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Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:38:00 +0000

A new study published in the journal Science Advances shows that burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime, with flames burning fiercely later into the night and starting earlier in the morning because climate change is extending the hotter and drier conditions that fuel fires.

Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

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Wildland firefighters on track for 25% hazard pay boost for prescribed burns

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0000

Federal wildland firefighters may soon earn higher “hazard pay” rates for more of their work, according to a new proposal from the Office of Personnel Management, boosting the amount by 25% for any work that they do to manage and control prescribed burns.

Wildland firefighters on track for 25% hazard pay boost for prescribed burns

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NWA April Newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0000

The National Wildfire Alliance sent along their latest newsletter.

NWA April Newsletter

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Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden warns of catastrophic wildfire season due to funding cuts and low snowpack

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0000

Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden criticized President Donald Trump on the Senate floor, citing a lack of preparedness for the upcoming wildfire season, warning that federal funding cuts to the U.S. Forest Service and other firefighting agencies, combined with historic low snowpack, could lead to a catastrophic wildfire season in the West.

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden warns of catastrophic wildfire season due to funding cuts and low snowpack

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Texas A&M Forest Service enhances wildland fire dispatch center

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0000

Texas A&M Forest Service held an open house at its wildland fire dispatch center in College Station on April 8th and used the occasion to recognize wildland fire dispatchers and highlight enhancements at the center that will strengthen statewide emergency response.

Texas A&M Forest Service enhances wildland fire dispatch center

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Is the US Forest Service’s reorganization a ‘dismantling’ or a needed shift? Experts weigh in on wildland fire’s impact

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0000

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Tom Lasser, a retired Lt Colonel and CH-47 pilot in the California National Guard, sent along an article in which Wildfire NOTD subscriber Hunter Bassler, a Journalist at the IAWF's Wildfire Today, examined the furor over reorganizing the U.S. Forest Service.

Is the US Forest Service’s reorganization a ‘dismantling’ or a needed shift? Experts weigh in on wildland fire’s impact

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Firefighting Aircraft Market Revenue to Attain USD 9.80 Bn by 2035

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

A new report titled "Firefighting Aircraft Market Revenue and Trends 2026 to 2035" shows that global firefighting aircraft market revenue was valued at $4.8 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach around $9.8 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.40% during forecast period.

Firefighting Aircraft Market Revenue to Attain USD 9.80 Bn by 2035

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The smell of danger – understanding wildfire smoke exposure

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0000

In a Wildfire Today article, a researcher at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, Queensland, discussed how scientists are trying to develop rapid, accessible tests that can protect firefighters, military personnel, and the wider community from the escalating health burden of wildfire smoke and polluted air.

The smell of danger – understanding wildfire smoke exposure

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Padilla, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Wildfire Caucus, announced the Support Our Firefighters Act, which aims to provide federal wildland firefighters with mandatory rest and recuperation time and ensure they are paid for their work.

Padilla, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters

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Climate Change Is a Significant Driver of More Dangerous Wildfire Seasons

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Archer) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0000

The Union of Concerned Scientists provided an in-depth investigation into the factors which have led to such an early start to wildfire season in parts of the U.S. typically not prone to such events, placing the blame firmly on climate change.

Climate Change Is a Significant Driver of More Dangerous Wildfire Seasons

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