Resources
Smoke!
No matter what the benefits of putting or keeping fire on the ground are, they come with a side effect that can be more than a minor inconvenience: Smoke!
Recreating During Fire Season
- Come prepared and do not rely on being notified by officials if a new fire threatens the area.
- Know before you go.
- Always carry the 10 outdoor essentials.
- Bring a map and a compass.
- Tell someone your trip plan.
- If there is a trailhead register, use it.
- Don't count on cell phones to work in remote locations.
- Be prepared to self-rescue.
- If you do come across a new fire, evaluate the situation.
Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER)
- Learn about BAER
- Pioneer Fire BAER Report 2024
- Washington Geological Survey Wildfire-Associated Landslide assessment report on the Pioneer Fire
- Retreat Fire BAER Report 2024
- Easy Fire BAER Report 2024