‘Nothing looks good’ preparing for summer wildfire season

Wildfire NOTD subscribers John D. Bailey, a Professor of Fire Management at OSU College of Forestry, Scott Stephens, Co-Director of UC Berkeley's Center for Fire Research and Outreach, and Jessica Gardetto, Chief of External Affairs at the NIFC, discussed the situation in the West, where drought conditions promise an active summer of wildfires.

‘Nothing looks good’ preparing for summer wildfire season

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National Fire Agency Hides Data to Promote Climate Alarmism (Guest: Richard Sauer)

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Matt Schuler, Chief Strategy Officer at Saint Industries, sent along a podcast in which Wildfire NOTD subscriber Rich Sauer, a retired Fire Captain at Ventura County Fire Department, discussed evidence that the NIFC hid wildfire data to promote climate alarmism.

National Fire Agency Hides Data to Promote Climate Alarmism (Guest: Richard Sauer)

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Aerial Firefighting – How Does It Work?

An article provides some background material for those who wish to learn more about the in's and out's of aerial firefighting, which is becoming more common in parts of the globe not generally visited by wildfires in the past.

Aerial Firefighting – How Does It Work?

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New NASA Earth System Observatory to Help Address, Mitigate Climate Change

NASA issued a press release about how their Earth System Observatory will guide efforts related to climate change, disaster mitigation, and fighting forest fires by creating a 3D, holistic view of Earth.

New NASA Earth System Observatory to Help Address, Mitigate Climate Change

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Sonoma County releases wildfire evacuation plans

With an eye towards 2019's Kincade Fire, in which close to 200,000 people had to be evacuated, Sonoma County has released evacuation zone maps for unincorporated areas to help residents be ready for an emergency.

Sonoma County releases wildfire evacuation plans

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Western drought worsens and winds pick up, fueling wildfire concerns for millions

In a year that has already seen 13 Red Flag warnings for California alone, the most year-to-date since 2014 when more than 40 were issued by this time that year, wildfires remain a growing concern as drought conditions across the western US continue to worsen.

Western drought worsens and winds pick up, fueling wildfire concerns for millions

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It's California wildfire season. But firefighters say federal hotshot crews are understaffed

Amid a year which promises a very busy fire season, the U.S. Forest Service has found itself unable to staff all 46 hotshot crews in California, leaving it with between 35 and 40 crews as it runs short of the most experienced and elite firefighters in the country.

It's California wildfire season. But firefighters say federal hotshot crews are understaffed

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To achieve forest health, we need to change our relationship with fire

Following a year in which wildfires scorched more than 4 million acres and killed 33 people, federal and state agencies treated only 80,000 acres with prescribed burns, which is only 16% of what scientists believe forestlands across California need to maintain biodiversity and resilience.

To achieve forest health, we need to change our relationship with fire

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National Fire Protection Association and Verisk Collaborate to Promote Importance of Community Wildfire Risk Mitigation

With more than 4.5 million U.S. properties at a high-to-extreme risk of wildfire, more than 2 million of those in California alone, Verisk is working with the National Fire Protection Association to help promote the importance of building communities resilient to wildfires.

National Fire Protection Association and Verisk Collaborate to Promote Importance of Community Wildfire Risk Mitigation

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Major wildfire season predicted as policymakers debate response

Despite the fact that Democrats emphasize the role climate change plays in producing megafires, while Republicans cite the need for better forest management and commercial harvesting of overgrown forests, both sides agree that something must be done to deal with wildland blazes.

Major wildfire season predicted as policymakers debate response

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Fire officials aim to douse blazes fast, avoid megafires

The Interior Secretary and Agriculture Secretary told firefighting personnel Thursday to brace themselves for another challenging year, amid what scientists describe as one of the West’s deepest droughts in more than 1,200 years.

Fire officials aim to douse blazes fast, avoid megafires

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California Firefighting Agencies, Southern California Edison Team Up To Provide State-Of-The-Art Firefighting Aircraft

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Brian Fennessy, Orange County Fire Authority's Fire Chief, discussed how Southern California Edison has provided funding to local firefighting agencies for additional state-of-the-art aircraft to combat wildfires.

California Firefighting Agencies, Southern California Edison Team Up To Provide State-Of-The-Art Firefighting Aircraft

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Podcast: The Future Firefighter: Tom Harbour

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Tom Harbour, former Director of Fire and Aviation Management for US Forest Service, discussed starting a career as a wildland firefighter and the philosophy of being a student of fire.

Podcast: The Future Firefighter: Tom Harbour

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Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources and Personnel in Three Northern California Counties Amid Persistent Red Flag Conditions

As fire weather conditions persist throughout Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has strategically pre-positioned wildfire resources in Napa, Contra Costa and Nevada counties.

Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources and Personnel in Three Northern California Counties Amid Persistent Red Flag Conditions

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Op-ed: Rethinking roles and reforming rules are required to mitigate wildfire risks

As the age of megafires transitions into the age of gigafires, Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire has engaged Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture and planning firm with offices across the U.S., to empower communities at risk with effective policy and regulatory solutions.

Op-ed: Rethinking roles and reforming rules are required to mitigate wildfire risks

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Curtis, Neguse, bipartisan Wildfire Caucus members request robust federal funding to tackle western wildfires

Members of the Bipartisan Congressional Wildfire Caucus sent a letter to Appropriators in Congress urging them to include robust funding to programs in the Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill that will support improved wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and response across the U.S.

Curtis, Neguse, bipartisan Wildfire Caucus members request robust federal funding to tackle western wildfires

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Deepening Drought Holds 'Ominous' Signs For Wildfire Threat In The West

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Craig Clements, Associate Professor at San Jose State University's Fire Weather Research Laboratory, warned that fuel moisture levels are the lowest that they've seen since 2013, indicating that this will be a daunting wildfire season.

Deepening Drought Holds 'Ominous' Signs For Wildfire Threat In The West

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Wildfire season will arrive early in much of West

A National Interagency Fire Center meteorologist warned that wildfire season could arrive early across the West this year due to a dry spring and early summer-like conditions throughout the region.

Wildfire season will arrive early in much of West

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Map: See Where Wildfires Are Burning in California

An Esri map provided an update on wildfires currently burning across the Golden State, in a year in which more than 1,500 wildfires have burned 3,531 acres by the start of May, compared with 938 fires that burned 1,166 acres in the same period last year.

Map: See Where Wildfires Are Burning in California

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CAL FIRE Urges Personal Responsibility in Protecting Against Wildfire - Do Your Part to Protect Your Community - Create Defensible Space and Harden Your Home “Wildfire Preparedness Week” is May 2-8

CAL FIRE sent along a Wildfire Preparedness Week press release on how being proactive and prepared for wildfire is crucial to making communities more resilient to the impacts of wildfire.

CAL FIRE Urges Personal Responsibility in Protecting Against Wildfire - Do Your Part to Protect Your Community - Create Defensible Space and Harden Your Home “Wildfire Preparedness Week” is May 2-8

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