BLM Announces New Assistant Director for Fire and Aviation

The National Interagency Fire Center sent along a press release about the appointment of a new Assistant Director for Fire and Aviation.

BLM Announces New Assistant Director for Fire and Aviation

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California completes 34 land projects to slow wildfires

Governor Newsom announced that 34 of the 35 forest thinning projects California rushed to finish in the past year as a way to buffer 200 communities at high risk from wildfires have been completed.

California completes 34 land projects to slow wildfires

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FIREHAWK Helicopter Described as ‘Best All-in-One’ Aerial Firefighter

At Heli-Expo in Anaheim, Sikorsky was recognized and thanked the Los Angeles County Fire Department, San Diego Fire-Rescue, and CAL FIRE for their commitment to aerial fire-fighting operations with the S-70i FIREHAWK helicopter.

FIREHAWK Helicopter Described as ‘Best All-in-One’ Aerial Firefighter

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Gusty winds to raise wildfire risk, temperatures for Southern California

As an area of high pressure builds inland across Northern California then the Great Basin while a disturbance moves through at the jet stream level of the atmosphere, Southern California is in for a bout of moderate gusty winds around midweek that could lead to wildfires.

Gusty winds to raise wildfire risk, temperatures for Southern California

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NASA animation shows global effects of Australia wildfires, hurricanes and more

A new NASA animation shows the impact of Australian bushfires and other extreme disasters around the world over the past year.

NASA animation shows global effects of Australia wildfires, hurricanes and more

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US Firefighters Killed in Australian Air Tanker Crash Identified

Some background material on the Coulson Aviation C-130 Hercules that crashed yesterday in New South Wales, Australia, revealed that it was used to train CAL FIRE crews, as well as to fight the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County.

US Firefighters Killed in Australian Air Tanker Crash Identified

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Between wildfires, land in the US West has short 10- to 15-year reprieve

Researchers from the University of Colorado Denver and Portland State University published findings in the journal Environmental Research Letters which showed that there are about 10-15 years between major blazes in the same area, which is not enough time for the forest to fully regenerate.

Between wildfires, land in the US West has short 10- to 15-year reprieve

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Wildfires report, drawn from California's historic fires in 2017 and 2018, shares insights to help reduce future losses

In a new study titled "California Fires: Building Resilience from the Ashes," more than 50 interviews and on-the-ground research by Zurich, DuPont and the nonprofit ISET offered practical recommendations to build wildfire resilience in California and other wildfire-prone areas.

Wildfires report, drawn from California's historic fires in 2017 and 2018, shares insights to help reduce future losses

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Controlled burns prevent California wildfires, study says. Why aren't there more?

In a paper published in the journal Nature Sustainability, experts from Stanford University outlined some of the problems limiting the number of prescribed burns conducted in wildfire-plagued California.

Controlled burns prevent California wildfires, study says. Why aren't there more?

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VIDEO: The real story behind California wildfires and blackouts

An investigative report and video interview takes a closer look at what's behind Pacific Gas & Electric's current strategy of shutting off power to prevent wildfires from breaking out on high danger days in Northern California.

VIDEO: The real story behind California wildfires and blackouts

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Ventura County preparing for arrival of Firehawks

After being deterred from buying $20 million Firehawks due to the hefty price, Ventura County Fire Department found a workaround that has allowed them to acquire surplus H-60 Black Hawks through the U.S. Army’s Black Hawk Exchange and Sales Team program, two of which will be converted to Firehawks.

Ventura County preparing for arrival of Firehawks

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Supervisors OK building code upgrades for wildfire protection

Members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved building code upgrades that will bolster wildfire protection and make the county "a model for fire protection" in California, while saving lives.

Supervisors OK building code upgrades for wildfire protection

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Oregon Governor Proposes New Wildfire Protection Plan

The Oregon governor shared plans for a major expansion of the state’s wildfire response plans with lawmakers on Tuesday that echoes a 110-page report from the Governor’s Council On Wildfire Response.

Oregon Governor Proposes New Wildfire Protection Plan

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Wednesday: How SLU’s Geospatial Institute Is Working On Wildfires

In a radio segment, researchers from St. Louis University’s Geospatial Institute will discuss how geospatial technology helps them support wildland firefighting efforts by predicting wildfires as well as mapping the extent and severity of wildfires after they have broken out.

Wednesday: How SLU’s Geospatial Institute Is Working On Wildfires

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Beyond Fighting Wildfires

The President and CEO of the National Fire Protection Association urged leaders to acknowledge that wildfires are inevitable, but that wildfire disasters, which cost billions of dollars, are not.

Beyond Fighting Wildfires

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National Park Service Announces Fiscal Year 2019 Accomplishments To Reduce Wildfire Risks

The National Park Service Deputy Director reported that the agency had treated 230,308 acres of public land during 2019 to reduce the severity of wildfires, using prescribed fire to treat nearly 207,000 acres, and mechanical thinning to treat an additional 24,000 acres.

National Park Service Announces Fiscal Year 2019 Accomplishments To Reduce Wildfire Risks

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Save A Billion $$ A Year--The New Fire Triangle

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Chuck Sheley, a retired 32-year veteran of the U.S. Forest Service and BLM, makes the case for rapid initial attack on wildfires and how the approach can be paired with highly effective, cost-conscious tools to save one billion dollars annually and reduce the threat of megafires in the US.

Save A Billion $$ A Year--The New Fire Triangle

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'As far as the eye can see is fire': Idaho firefighter travels to Australia to help with raging bushfires

A Boise-based Bureau of Indian Affairs Aviation Program supervisor who was dispatched to Australia to help with historic bushfires burning there described what he saw: 'As far as the eye can see is fire.'

'As far as the eye can see is fire': Idaho firefighter travels to Australia to help with raging bushfires

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Bay Area Scientists Study Rare ‘Pyrocumulonimbus’ Clouds Fueling Australia Wildfires

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Craig Clements, Associate Professor at San Jose State University's Fire Weather Research Laboratory, discussed the occurrence of pyrocumulonimbus clouds over massive bushfires currently burning across Australia.

Bay Area Scientists Study Rare ‘Pyrocumulonimbus’ Clouds Fueling Australia Wildfires

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Housing, wildfire, surplus on deck as California lawmakers return

As the California Legislature reopened in Sacramento today, proposals to limit intentional power blackouts or compensate customers for power outages, the use of microgrids, which allow utilities to more precisely target blackouts, and jockeying over control of PG&E are on the agenda.

Housing, wildfire, surplus on deck as California lawmakers return

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