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USFS / NASA Climate Change Early Warning Maps ( ForWarn)

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:21:00 +0000

US Forest Service and NASA Team up on Climate Change Early Warning System for Forests Posted by Stephanie Worley Firley, Biological Science Information Specialist, USDA Forest Service, on April 9, 2012 at 4:10 PM ForWarn maps normal forest conditions as blue and change from normal as shades that range from green to red. This map shows that the greater part of Texas and Oklahoma were experiencing severe forest stress in late September of 2011 from the effects of drought and...

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CO-JEX-Lower North Fork 3,790 acres, 0% contained

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:10:00 +0000

CO-JEX-Lower North Fork Wildfire Perimeter and Hotspot Map Current situation: 3,790 acres, 0% contained, 23 structures destroyed, 2 civilian fatalities,162 personnel assigned. Update 03-28-2012-1000hrs: Latest News and Notes: North Fork: (CO-JEX) IMT3 (Frary) 1 mile E of Foxton, CO. IMT1 (Harvey) arrived and in briefed at 2000 yesterday and will assume command at end of shift today. The fire is 3,790 acres, 0% contained, 162 personnel assigned.Two non-firefighter fatalities are...

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USFS News: Measuring economic impact of forest fires

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:22:00 +0000

Scientists Find New Way to Measure Economic Impact of Forest Fires Bitterroot National Forest wildfire - (Moose Bath) RIVERSIDE, Calif.—A team of scientists from the USDA Forest Service's Pacific Southwest Research Station and the University of Córdoba in Spain recently developed a new methodology that measures the economic impact of forest fires on timber resources. When evaluating and planning fire management program activities, it is important to know the value of the...

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NRCC expecting a normal wildfire season.

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:31:00 +0000

Normal wildfire season predicted for now GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) -- An official with the Northern Rockies Coordination Center says forecasters for now are expecting a normal wildfire season. Meteorologist Bryan Henry tells the Great Falls Tribune (http://bit.ly/GNHzDZ ) that there is still uncertainty in predicting the 2012 fire season. But as of now, officials are leaning toward a normal fire season of between 200,000 and 250,000 acres burned in northern Idaho, Montana, Yellowstone...

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Iron 44 LODD's: Jury to decide $177 million lawsuit that killed 9 firefighters

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:25:00 +0000

Jury to decide $177 million lawsuit in helicopter crash that killed 9 firefighters The crash, known as the Iron 44 incident, is considered the deadliest air tragedy of working firefighters in U.S. history. Iron 44 Crash Site The wreckage of a Sikorsky S-61N that crashed Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. The helicopter crashed seconds after takeoff while ferrying firefighters from a remote helipad on the Buckhorn Fire in Trinity County back to base camp near Junction City, Calif....

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Wildland Fire News: 11 USFS Air Tankers Ready

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:13:00 +0000

Air Fleet Ready, Forest Service Says, and Neptune Aviation Accelerates Air Tanker Readiness For Predicted Early Fire Season Neptune Aviation Services Tanker 10 Despite seeing its national fixed-wing air tanker fleet shrink over the last 12 years from 43 aircraft to just 11 airplanes, the U.S. Forest Service insists it can successfully fight any wildfire that our mountain communities may face this year. “I'm feeling cautiously confident about our capabilities nationally, and...

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USFS News: Neptune Aviation's P2-V aerial tanker plane with significant cracking

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:36:00 +0000

Large crack found in wing of Neptune slurry bomber "This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in significant loss of structural integrity of the wing," A Neptune Aviation P2-V air tanker drops retardant on a ridge above the West Riverside fire to try to keep it from moving to the west in August. The discovery of a large crack in the wing of one of Neptune Aviation's P2-V aerial tanker planes during a winter maintenance check prompted mandatory...

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Arizona: AZ-ASF-Wallow - WildlandFire - 469,407 acres 20% contained

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:03:00 +0000

Wallow Fire is now the largest wildfire in Arizona's history32 Homes destroyed, thousands remained threatened. Wallow Fire Update Firefighters have achieved 20% containment of the 469,407-acre Wallow Fire. While the Wallow Fire is now the largest wildfire in Arizona's history, significant progress has been made towards containment. Fire Operations: Firefighters continued with patrol, structure protection, containment line improvement and mop-up across the fire....

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Northeastern Arizona Residents Warned of Hazardous Air Quality

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:36:00 +0000

Air quality in the Springerville-Eagar area of Arizona is currently considered extremely hazardous. Phoenix, Arizona - Air quality is defined using Particulate Matter (PM), a measurement of solid and liquid droplets in the air. Concentrations of PM were more than 7 times the national health standard on June 9, 2011, and are expected to be the same or worse today. Excessive, persistent air pollution is a health threat, especially to children, the elderly, and those with compromised...

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Arizona: AZ-ASF-Wallow - Wildland Fire Update - 408,887acres, 5% cont.

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:54:00 +0000

Wallow Fire Update, June 10, 9am Arizona Wallow Fire Perimeter / Progression Map Incident: Wallow Wildfire Released: 31 min. ago Wallow Fire Update For Immediate Release: June 10, 2011 09:00a.m.Fire Information: 928-333-3412 (Daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)Website Info: www.inciweb.org Twitter: www.twitter.com/AS NFFlickr (photos): www.flickr.com/apachesitgreavesnf Date Started: 5/29/2011 Number of Personnel: Approximately 3,137 Location: south and west of Alpine,...

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Arizona: AZ-ASF-Wallow - Wildland Fire Update - 389,000 acres 2%

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:14:00 +0000

Arizona - Wallow Wildfire - Incident Update June 09 1300hrs: Wallow Wildfire Community Meeting Tonight - A community meeting will be held tonight at the Blue Ridge High School in Pinetop-Lakeside, 6pm ----------------------------- WALLOW WILDLAND FIRE PERIMETER / FIRE PROGRESSION MAP Current Situation / Basic Information Incident Type: Wildfire Cause: Under Investigation Date of Origin Sunday May 29th, 2011 approx. 01:30 PM Location: Eastern AZ near Alpine, Nutrioso, and...

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Arizona: #WildlandFire #Evacuation Information Immediate evacuations in progress

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:20:00 +0000

All evacuees in eastern Arizona are encouraged to go to the American Red Cross shelter at Blue Ridge High School, 1200 W. White Mountain Blvd., in Pinetop-Lakeside. An additional shelter is located at Whipple Elementary School 1350 N Central Show Low If you choose to go to a different location, evacuees are asked to register with the Wallow Fire Joint Information Center by calling 928-333-3412. The shelter that has been established is a no-pet shelter THE APACHE-SITGREAVES...

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Arizona: AZ-ASF-Wallow - WildlandFire - 233,552 acres 0% contained

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:08:00 +0000

The Wallow Fire is burning in eastern Arizona near the communities of Alpine, Nutrioso, and Springerville. Arizona: AZ-ASF-Wallow - Wildland Fire Perimeter map Updates: 6-7-11 Fire Update: Approximately 2,515 personnel, Including 31 hotshot crews and 25 handcrews. · Structures threatened: 348 ; Structures lost: 4 · Firefighters continue perimeter control in conjunction with San Carlos and Ft. Apache Indian reservations and continue point protection around values at...

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Arizona: Red Flag Warnings - #NWS Potential for large fire growth

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:17:00 +0000

National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning WILLIAMS, Ariz. – A Red Flag warning continues for northern Arizona Monday, June 6. This warning covers the Williams, Tusayan and North Kaibab districts on the Kaibab National Forest. Forest visitors are advised to refrain from having a campfire when Red Flag warnings exist. Red Flag warnings are generated when strong wind and low relative humidity is predicted causing an increased potential for large fire growth. The advisory...

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Arizona: AZ-CNF- Horseshoe Two Wildfire - 100,075 acres, 55%

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:53:00 +0000

Incident: Horseshoe Two Wildfire Horseshoe Two wildland fire today's Update: 9:00a.m. - Northern Rockies Buying Team (Schmidt) now assigned, SWCC. Current Situation Total Personnel 1,001 Size 100,075 acres Percent Contained 55% Fuels Involved: Closed timber litter. Fire Behavior: Active movement in areas of continuous fuels. Single and group tree torching with short runs. Significant Events Thomas' Great Basin IMT1 assumed command of the fire from Hughes Southwest IMT1. Outlook...

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Lesson Learned: Home Fire - Trace Atkins Children Gather At Safe Place.

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:01:00 +0000

Trace Adkins loses home to fire, but safety plan saves kids, wife saysCountry singer Trace Adkins lost his home to fire Saturday, but his three young daughters were saved by following fire safety tips they learned at school, Adkins' wife said. (CNN) -- The flames apparently ignited in the garage, but quickly spread to the attic of the large home Saturday afternoon, said Brentwood, Tennessee, Fire Chief Brian Goss. The house is considered a total loss. "Stuff is stuff," Rhonda Adkins...

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noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Tue, 31 May 2011 01:35:00 +0000

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Fire Season: NIFC 2011 California Wildfire Seasonal Assessment

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Sun, 29 May 2011 17:32:00 +0000

NIFC 2011 California Preliminary Wildfire Seasonal Assessment NIFC 2011 California Preliminary #Wildfire Seasonal Assessment Map EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This preliminary outlook is a product of the National Seasonal Assessment Workshop held virtually during the week of April 18th, 2011. The inter-agency workshop brought together subject matter experts from climatology, fire weather meteorology, fuels, fire behavior, and fire danger. The outlook is based on past developments, current...

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Hawaii: NIFC - 2011 Hawai’i Wildland Fire Potential Seasonal Outlook

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Sun, 29 May 2011 17:24:00 +0000

In Hawaii fire activity is already occurring. There has been some relief from the drought, but it is not expected to last. Hawai’i Fire Potential Outlook Map - NIFC Some areas have already exceeded the 90th percentile for ERC. The west sides of the islands seem to be the most susceptible to wind which exacerbates fire conditions. KBDI values are in excess of 500 in several locations across the islands. For Hawaii much of the vegetation is drought-stressed. The...

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2011 #Wildland #WildFire Season Safety Message: Watchout Situation #1

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:33:00 +0000

CALIFORNIA FIRE NEWS: 2011 #Wildland #WildFire Season Safety Message: Watchout Situation #1: "2011 #Wildland #WildFire Season Safety Message: Watchout Situation #1 TODAY’S SAFETY MESSAGE - FIRE NOT SCOUTED AND SIZED UP - Watchout Situation #1 comes up during initial attack and every time resources arrive at a fire. Before taking action on the fire, the following considerations must be addressed: • Can you personally observe the fire or must you use scouts? Describe ways you can scout and...

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Rocky W. Oplinger, R-5 FMO

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:27:00 +0000

Rocky W. Oplinger, Fire Management Officer, and California Federal TYPE 1 Incident Team commander, for the San Bernardino National Forest in southern California was interviewed by the Rim of the World News about the outlook for the fall fire season in that part of the world. Rocky W. Oplinger USFS Southern California Fire Management Officer, discusses fall fire season in southern California with a interesting discussion of adiabatic winds, the dreaded localized Santa Ana Winds. The ...

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Video: Rocky W. Oplinger #Wildfire Rockstar interviewed on #ROTW

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:32:00 +0000

CALIFORNIA FIRE NEWS: Video: Rocky W. Oplinger #Wildfire Rockstar interviewed on #ROTW: Rocky W. Oplinger, Fire Management Officer, and California Federal TYPE 1 Incident Team commander, for the San Bernardino National Forest in southern California was interviewed by the Rim of the World News about the outlook for the fall fire season in that part of the world. Rocky W. Oplinger USFS Southern California Fire Management Officer, discusses fall fire season in southern California with a...

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REMEMBERING THE 14 FIREFIGHTER LODD's AT THE COLORADO "STORM KING" FIRE:

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:25:00 +0000

REMEMBERING THE 14 FIREFIGHTER LODD's AT THE COLORADO "STORM KING" FIRE:On July 6, 1994, the Colorado "Storm King fire" (also known as the South Canyon Fire), like most fires, started out as a routine fire but would result in the Line of Duty Deaths of 14 Firefighters. It started small (about 50 acres), and wasn't growing rapidly. Initially it was low on the priority list for getting Firefighters deployed. Finally, a group of 52 firefighters and smoke jumpers were...

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Gilroy looks at contracting out fire services

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:13:00 +0000

With fire union set to vote on city proposal, council explores contracting options Wednesday, June 23, 2010 By Jonathan Partridge (jpartridge@svnewspapers.com) The City Council wants to take a closer look at contracting out fire services even as the local fire union plans to vote on a city compensation proposal this week.The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2805, the union that represents Gilroy firefighters, is set to vote Wednesday on contract ...

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LODD: Washington Fire Chief Dies in Wildland fire vehicle accident

noreply@blogger.com (California Fire news) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:25:00 +0000

DEATH: Fire chief's death under investigation By Paula Horton, Herald staff writer Investigators are continuing to look into the death of a rural Franklin County fire chief killed while fighting a brush fire Wednesday in Adams County. Chief Chet Bauermeister, who led Franklin Fire District 4 in Basin City since late 2003, was operating a tracked ATV on a steep slope of Saddle Mountain when the ATV lost traction, said Adams Fire District 5 ...

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