Wildfires, poor air quality to continue as dangerous heat threatens western US

As record heat continues across much of the West, an extended period of poor air quality, worsening drought conditions and abundant wildfire activity will continue.

Wildfires, poor air quality to continue as dangerous heat threatens western US

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How California’s aerial firefighters are handling 1,000 more fires than last fire season

Our first article today provides some background material on CAL FIRE, which has the largest state-operated aerial firefighting force in the U.S., and how their aircraft are dealing with an abundance of wildfire activity this season.

How California’s aerial firefighters are handling 1,000 more fires than last fire season

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Wildfire danger to remain high in western US as heat wave persists into September

An Accuweather forecast holds some ominous tidings for the wildfire situation across the West as high heat persists into the first full week of September.

Wildfire danger to remain high in western US as heat wave persists into September

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San Diego Fire-Rescue Increases Staffing in Preparation for Increased Fire Activity

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brian Fennessy, San Diego Fire-Rescue's Fire Chief, sent along a press release about San Diego Fire-Rescue staffing up to meet the challenge of a hot spell forecast for this week that could spawn wildfires across the county.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Increases Staffing in Preparation for Increased Fire Activity

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The Undeniable Radness of USFS Firefighters

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Mike Rogers, a former Forest Supervisor on the Cleveland and Angeles National Forests, sent along a link to a short film about US Forest Service firefighters with the following comments: "The trailing link leads to a writer's brief explanation and an excellent 3 minute film tribute to US Forest Service Fire Fighters and the job they do year in and year out. It is a job not without tremendous risks as the number of fallen firefighters already this year will attest to."

The Undeniable Radness of USFS Firefighters

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Judges: Reject SDG&E bid to charge customers for $379 million in wildfire costs

San Diego Gas & Electric’s request to bill customers $379 million for the costs of the Witch, Guejito and Rice Fires, sparked by their equipment in 2007, that resulted in the deaths of three people and the destruction of more than 2,500 homes and outbuildings, has been rejected by two judges, drawing an angry response from SDG&E.

Judges: Reject SDG&E bid to charge customers for $379 million in wildfire costs

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Risk of wildfires, poor air quality to increase in western US as heat builds

With temperatures on the rise over much of the western United States, the risk of wildfire ignition and poor air quality could extend through this weekend and into early next week.

Risk of wildfires, poor air quality to increase in western US as heat builds

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Agriculture Secretary Perdue Details Response to Recent Wildfires

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue outlined the U.S. Forest Service’s assets and responses to a recent outbreak of extreme wildfires over large parts of the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies, where 18,300 personnel and 27 aircraft continue to grapple with the blazes.

Agriculture Secretary Perdue Details Response to Recent Wildfires

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Secretary Perdue Announces Tony Tooke as New Forest Service Chief

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Bruce Courtright, Chairman of the National Wildfire Institute, sent along a press release announcing the appointment of Tony Tooke as the new Chief of the U.S. Forest Service.

Secretary Perdue Announces Tony Tooke as New Forest Service Chief

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Blue Bay Fire makes run

A summary of wildfires burning in the Treasure State showed that the lightning-sparked Blue Bay Fire, which started on Aug. 10 on the Flathead Indian Reservation, has burned approximately 200 acres along steep, rugged terrain less than a mile above Montana 35 near the Blue Bay and Eastshore communities.

Blue Bay Fire makes run

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MAFFS surge support continues as national preparedness advances to highest level

Three MAFFS-equipped C-130s and crews from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing from Colorado's Peterson AFB, the 152nd Airlift Wing of the Nevada Air National Guard, and the 153rd Airlift Wing of the Wyoming Air National Guard are supporting firefighting efforts from the Fresno Air Tanker Base in Fresno.

MAFFS surge support continues as national preparedness advances to highest level

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CAL FIRE Announces Forest Health Grants to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Heather Williams, Resource Management Communications Analyst at CAL FIRE's Sacramento Communications Office, sent along a press release in which it was announced that CAL FIRE will award over $21 million in grants to local groups across California that will help the state reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.

CAL FIRE Announces Forest Health Grants to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

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Contracted firefighting ‘Super Scoopers’ arrive in Los Angeles

A pair of CL-415s, Québec 244 and Québec 247, arrived from Canada to take up station at Southern California's Van Nuys Airport, joining an Erickson S-64 Air-Crane in anticipation of wildfires during late summer and early fall.

Contracted firefighting ‘Super Scoopers’ arrive in Los Angeles

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PREVIEW: 'Escape: The Great California Fire'

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brian Fennessy, San Diego Fire-Rescue's Fire Chief, sent along a video news segment which chronicles the first night and following day of the largest wildfire in California history - the Cedar Fire.

PREVIEW: 'Escape: The Great California Fire'

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We worked for Bush & Obama: Here's a bipartisan solution to America's wildfire problem

In an Op-Ed piece, two former Department of Agriculture under secretaries of agriculture for natural resources and environment agreed that, to solve the ongoing problem of wildfire funding shortfalls, Congress must change the way we pay for wildfires.

We worked for Bush & Obama: Here's a bipartisan solution to America's wildfire problem

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New Documents Shed Light On Gatlinburg Wildfires

A news segment provides more details on 911 calls and recently released state documents that show the true scope of the Gatlinburg wildfires on November 28, 2016.

New Documents Shed Light On Gatlinburg Wildfires

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Cal Fire to begin their contract with the Very Large Airtankers

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Janet Upton, Deputy Director of Communications at CAL FIRE, commented on the rigorous process of qualifying VLATs for aerial firefighting duties as CAL FIRE considers a contract with the 747 Supertanker.

Cal Fire to begin their contract with the Very Large Airtankers

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Helitanker Ready for Action amid CA Wildfire Season

With California's wildfire season heating up, CAL FIRE has contracted with Oregon-based Erickson Inc. to station an S-64 heli-tanker at the Sonoma Air Attack Base for the first time.

Helitanker Ready for Action amid CA Wildfire Season

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Oregon Dept. of Forestry Fire Update – Aug. 6, 2017

The Oregon Department of Forestry issued a wildfire update on four major blazes currently burning across the Beaver State.

Oregon Dept. of Forestry Fire Update – Aug. 6, 2017

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New technology helps firefighters map dangerous wildfires

A CAL FIRE official discussed how the agency uses thermal and infrared mapping technology to safely and accurately estimate the size and growth of some of California's most dangerous wildfires.

New technology helps firefighters map dangerous wildfires

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Oregon wildfires prompt governor to declare state of emergency

Several wildfires coupled with record-breaking heat, continuing hot weather and forecasts for thunderstorms across the state prompted Gov. Kate Brown to declare a state of emergency Wednesday, which will allow the Oregon National Guard to mobilize resources to assist the state Department of Forestry and the state Fire Marshal's Office.

Oregon wildfires prompt governor to declare state of emergency

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CSFA August 2017 Newsletter

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Stacey Frederick, Program Coordinator at California Fire Science Consortium, sent along their August newsletter.

August 2017 Newsletter

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California Statewide Fire Summary

Lynette Round, Information/Education Officer at CAL FIRE, sent along an update on 17 wildfires being fought by 6,500 firefighters statewide.

California Statewide Fire Summary

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