Fire Science & Reports

Ground image of fire results. Most trees were only scorched. Forest Service fire scientists develop knowledge and tools that help reduce the negative impacts of fire while enhancing its beneficial effects for society and the environment. The Forest Service has a network of fire labs and research stations across the country. Forest Service experts also work with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which provides satellite imagery and other resources to assist the Forest Service in fighting fires and preventing future ones.

Fire and Environmental Research Applications Team (FERA) - FERA's research mission is to inform management of natural resources through research and development in fuels and combustion science, fire and landscape ecology, and integration of the physical and ecological sciences

Studies, publications & resources

Exposure of human communities to wildfire in the Pacific Northwest (.pdf) - This assessment identifies communities most threatened by wildfire.
Oregon Post-Wildfire Flood Playbook (.pdf) - The handbook is primarily for city and county community officials after a fire. Emergency managers, floodplain managers, and hazard mitigation planners will find it most useful.
The Oregon Wildfire Risk Explorer (Natural Resources Digital Library) - The Oregon Wildfire Risk Explorer is designed to increase wildfire awareness, give a comprehensive view of wildfire risk and local fire history, and educate users about wildfire prevention and mitigation resources.
The Northwest Fire Science Consortium (website) - The Northwest Fire Science Consortium works to accelerate the awareness, understanding, and adoption of wildland fire science.