What is ESF #4
Coordination of resources can be complicated during a Presidential declaration of an emergency or a major disaster; however, a process exists to guide such multi-agency interactions. In these cases, the response is coordinated under the National Response Framework (NRF). The NRF identifies the roles and structures of Federal agencies to provide support to States or other agencies through…
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Scientists, managers partner to reduce severe injuries to wildland firefighters
Federal wildland firefighters perform hazardous tasks in hazardous environments. (Forest Service photo by Kari Greer)
Even the best-trained and well-resourced firefighter can get seriously, or even fatally, injured while protecting lives and resources. Advancing our understanding about…
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What’s on their skin?
Inyo Hotshot protects communities around the Garnet Fire. Firefighters like this are routinely exposed to smoke, ash and dirt as part of their jobs. They sometimes go days or even weeks without showers. (Forest Service Photo by Sam Wu)
At the end of a long shift, black stains cover yellow…
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A season of milestones: National Helicopter Rappel Program
Rappellers descend from the Super Puma Type 1 Helicopter. The Super Puma is larger and can carry more firefighters and gear. (USDA Forest Service photo)
For firefighters who rappel down ropes from helicopters, this year brought historic achievements and a renewed sense of purpose. The USDA Forest Service’s…
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Building community to mitigate wildfires
What do you do when you can't entirely stop something bad from happening? You mitigate the damage it might cause. Natural disasters, like hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires, can never be completely stopped. In fact, wildfire is an important part of many healthy ecosystems. That doesn’t mean it won't pose an existential threat to people's lives and property, so dealing with the threat it poses…
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Honor the Fallen
Photo from a flag folding ceremony. (USDA Forest Service Photo)
We honor those who died in the line of duty.U.S. Forest Service Employees, Contractors, and Volunteers2021 - Present2024Austin Davidson - Shawnee National ForestDaniel Foley - Fremont-Winema National ForestCasey Budlong - La…