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National Incident Management Organization (NIMO)

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The National Incident Management Organization is composed of four Incident Management Teams. Each team consists of seven members, who are assigned full-time to Command and General Staff positions (Incident Commander, Safety Officer, Public Information Officer, Planning Section Chief, Operations Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance Section Chief).The primary focus of the program is to…
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A History of the USDA Forest Service Aviation Program

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The Forest Service has used aircraft in fire management since 1919. This book details that history, from the early days of air patrols with the U.S. Army to the modern use of airtankers, helicopters, infrared aircraft, and more through 2021. 

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Boots and bassinets

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Jamey Toland stands watch. (USDA Forest Service photo) Sarah King remembers one time when she was focusing on the day’s task of preparing an area of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana to be burned to reduce the threat of future wildfire. Maintaining her…
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A blueprint for fire prevention

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The sounds of chainsaws and chippers aren’t normally associated with a sense of new life and vitality. But in Lake County, California, where the 2015 Valley Fire killed 4 people and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, clearing overgrown brush is not only reducing the risk of wildfire, but also creating jobs and restoring hope.“The Valley Fire made us all wake up and feel that we had to do…
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Evacuation Highway

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Nestled outside the bustling metropolis of Seattle, Washington, Kittitas County straddles the I-90 corridor, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and second-home owners seeking solace amidst nature’s beauty. These rural communities, once home to active forest products and coal industries, are quickly evolving into a recreational hub.  As the allure of the region grows, so too does the urgency of…
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Community Wildfire Defense Grants - Funded Proposals

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Interactive MapA full-screen version of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant interactive map is available.The Community Wildfire Defense Program assists at-risk communities with planning for and lowering wildfire risks on tribal, state, and privately-managed land. The program comes at a time when the nation faces an ongoing wildfire crisis, and these grants support the Forest Service’s plan to…
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