news and events » news
News
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-11-12 09:52:54
Firefighters struggling to contain the 20,400-acre Mountain Fire, which has destroyed 132 structures and damaged another 88 in Ventura County over a two-day period, could be assisted by a forecast of fierce Santa Ana wind gusts easing early Friday, officials said.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-11-12 09:46:26
CAL FIRE San Diego Unit (https://www.fire.ca.gov/) sent along a press release announcing that the University of California San Diego, with whom they have worked since July 2023 on the ALERTCalifornia program, has installed a Videowall in the San Diego Interagency Emergency Command Center to provide real-time intelligence of incidents throughout the region.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-11-06 09:43:23
CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit officials reported that the 4 Notch Vegetation Management Project, which is broken down into multiple units to help make it easier for crews to manage and tackle fuel management work in each unit, helped firefighters battling the Park Fire.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-30 15:59:24
Women looking for a career change have a unique opportunity coming up as the U.S. Forest Service will be holding a wildfire training camp on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Northern California similar to the Women in Wildfire training camp held on the Los Padres National Forest in Southern California.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-30 15:56:04
A new pilot program, modeled after one in California, meant to increase the use of prescribed burns and help businesses that conduct them maintain access to insurance, will provide state liability coverage for future prescribed fires.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-22 12:26:13
The blazed burned more than 38,000 acres of land over the summer in the Los Padres National Forest.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-22 12:23:14
Nationally, 29 large wildfires are currently active and have burned 1,134,448 acres. About 6,700 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 9 complex incident management teams, 121 crews, 298 engines, and 64 helicopters.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-16 15:54:35
Pacific Gas & Electric officials warned Tuesday that the utility could cut power in five San Francisco Bay Area counties beginning on Thursday due to dry and windy weather conditions that could heighten the wildfire risk across the Golden State.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-16 15:38:26
The critically-acclaimed, award-winning documentary ELEMENTAL: REIMAGINE WILDFIRE - Cinemark Century 10 downtown Ventura - October 16, 2024. Doors at 6 PM, film at 6:30 pm. Followed by Expert Q&A
by Robert McKean | posted: 2024-10-10 23:18:52
We have obtained GREAT Room rates at two hotels at prices significantly below market value. However, these rooms will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-08 21:15:30
The Bureau of Land Management Boise District fire information officer reported that fire crews continued to gain control of the 9,892-acre Valley Fire, which has been burning in the Boise Foothills, on the southeast edge of the city, since early Friday morning.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-08 21:10:48
More than 300 firefighters from multiple agencies and states continue to battle the 611-acre Tiger Creek Fire, which began as a prescribed fire in the Mill Creek Municipal Watershed, about 15 miles southeast of Walla Walla, bringing the blaze to 7% containment.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-08 21:05:59
Climate change is exposing more people to smoke, and it has dangerous effects on human health.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-01 15:27:51
The Yellow Lake Fire was estimated at a size of 2,300 acres as of Sept. 30, with 0% containment.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-01 15:20:02
The McKenzie Pass Highway (Oregon Highway 240) west of Sisters reopened over the weekend, three weeks after wildfires in the area prompted its closure. It's another sign of firefighters' continued progress on the area's blazes
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-10-01 15:17:23
entral Oregon has seen about 325 wildfires this year that have burned over 550,000 acres, the region’s fire officials said Saturday
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-26 11:26:53
On Wednesday evening, the House passed a critical provision from Rep. Harder's landmark package to address the wildfire crisis as an amendment to a larger bill
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-24 11:49:19
WILDFIRES
Arizona fire crews gain control of fires burning near Payson and Pine
Portrait of Miguel TorresMiguel Torres
Arizona Republic
The two wildfires that have been burning for a month near Payson and Pine saw major containment on Monday morning, according to the U.S. National Forest Service.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-24 11:42:46
ODF reports the 2024 wildfire season has cost more than $250 million. The department needs emergency help to stay afloat and pay firefighters and contractors.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-24 11:34:07
The crews began work in mid-August to bury about 5 miles of lines. The project is set to end in late November.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-17 12:58:59
The FireSat constellation, the first satellite fleet dedicated to detecting and tracking wildfires, will consist of 50 small satellites in low-Earth orbit tasked with pinpointing flare-ups as small as a classroom anywhere in the world.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-17 12:48:30
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate is midway through a five-year, $1.7 million effort to develop a respirator that's up to the outdoor task.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-17 12:37:56
Fire crews with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest fighting the Davis Fire are reporting close calls with people violating closure orders.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-10 10:57:43
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District officials reported that the 6,500-acre Davis Fire, which broke out Saturday in Davis Creek Regional Park south of Reno, closed major roadways, cut power to thousands, shut down schools and forced 12,000 to 14,000 people in the Washoe Valley to leave their homes. Up to 14,000 people evacuated ahead of wildfire burning south of Reno.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-10 10:54:04
Firefighters battled a growing number of larger, older and new lightning-sparked wildfires across Central Oregon and nearby areas on Sunday, with resources stretched thin. Many were caught small, but on the larger ones, some evacuation zones expanded, with area emergency closures in place.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-10 10:42:29
The blaze on the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest had grown to more than 20,000 acres (32 square miles) as of Monday evening, and was 3% contained.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-05 10:51:22
housands of lightning strikes across the West have resulted in numerous new ignitions, some of which have become new large wildfires, and there is potential for others to do firefighters credit nifcthe same. Currently, 63 large active wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies. Current wildfires have burned 1,927,516 acres.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-03 10:51:17
As the peak of the wildfire season quickly approaches, PG&E is working just as fast to put a stop to fires caused by its own equipment.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-09-03 10:44:49
A man was arrested on Thursday (8/29/24), accused of starting a fire that burned more than 4,000 acres across two counties two years ago, Cal Fire said.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-08-27 09:45:10
Cal Fire reported that it continues to see success on initial attack and major wildland fires with its fleet of Cal Fire Hawks and contracted night water dropping helicopters.
by Webmaster | posted: 2024-08-27 09:34:04
CAL FIRE law enforcement officers arrested Spence G. Anderson for the Thompson Fire that charred nearly 4,000 acres.
by Dan Reidel, Chico Enterprise-Record | posted: 2024-07-04 09:39:17
7 percent containment; 4 firefighters injured
by Emma Logan, Salem (Ore.) Statesman-Journal | posted: 2024-06-28 19:19:36
Darlene 3 Fire has burned nearly 4,000 acres, now 42 percent contained
by Monica Esquivel, Boise State Public Radio | posted: 2024-06-28 19:16:58
Such storms are rare in Idaho, but can cause chaos when they occur
by webmaster | posted: 2024-05-14 14:16:04
The dates and times have been set for the National Smokejumper Association Mann Gulch 75th Anniversary Memorial Tributes to be held at cemeteries across the country.
by Travis Schlepp, KTLA-TV (Los Angeles) | posted: 2023-09-11 21:17:47
Emissions from farming operations could also have an effect
by Austin de Dios, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2023-09-11 21:14:54
Some fuel tenders had gasoline instead of diesel, vice-versa
by Romain Fonsegrives, Barron's | posted: 2023-09-11 21:10:42
It helps detect blazes before they become uncontrollable
by Fedor Zarkhin, Portland Oregonian | posted: 2023-08-14 17:32:27
One blaze has grown to 19,300 acres
by Jack Lee, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2023-08-14 17:29:38
Fire ignition risk eludes easy explanation
by Claire Rush, Associated Press | posted: 2023-08-14 17:25:14
Governor says there could be many more victims in rubble
by Michael Lockett, Aberdeen (Wash.) Daily World | posted: 2023-08-04 20:51:56
Official says blaze calmed overnight, shouldn't expand much more
by Teddy Feinberg, Big Country News | posted: 2023-08-04 20:46:23
State has seen 172 fires this summer
by Iran International staff reports | posted: 2023-08-04 20:43:11
Blazes are spreading across three border villages
by Bevan Hurley, The Independent | posted: 2023-07-23 11:58:08
Homes, solar and wind farms, pipeline in danger
by Rob Chaney, The Missoulian (Missoula, Mont.) | posted: 2023-07-23 11:49:07
Colt Fire reaches 1,500 acres
by Zach Urness, Salem Statesman-Journal | posted: 2023-07-23 11:44:18
Blaze is currently Oregon's largest
by NSA staff | posted: 2023-03-23 21:58:35
Only the second time in tournament history a No. 16 seed has toppled a No. 1 seed
by NSA staff | posted: 2023-03-23 21:54:35
He jumped three seasons before starting a successful business
by National Smokejumper Association staff | posted: 2023-02-05 21:04:37
It recently aired on PBS
by National Smokejumper Association staff | posted: 2023-01-19 21:30:08
$1,000 scholarships for children, grandchildren of current, former jumpers
by Isabell Swafford, University of California at Santa Cruz | posted: 2023-01-05 21:32:42
Snowpacks are shrinking due to increased exposure to sun, soot
by Kelly Andersson, Wildfire Today | posted: 2023-01-05 21:30:28
Costs are becoming astronomical, and unaffordable, for many
by Mark Schwartz, Stanford Social Innovation Review | posted: 2023-01-05 21:27:41
Which of three generalized strategies will policymakers use to cause societal change?
by Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post | posted: 2022-12-20 13:05:24
Limited fire spread allowed for evacuations to be lifted
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-12-20 13:03:29
Major federal departments have nearly doubled combined fire spending
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-12-20 13:01:52
Nations share information, wildfire management
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-12-03 16:44:59
Paper describes conditions which are well-known already, but no one has addressed
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-12-03 16:43:31
Five themes come from the study
by Steve Frisch, Sierra Business Council and Sam Uden, Conservation Strategy Group | posted: 2022-12-03 16:42:07
Biomass processing could help environment, as well as small towns
by Hannah Hagemann and Jack Lee, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2022-11-03 15:38:24
Deep marine layer in October, coupled with September storm, made big impact
by Henry Fountain, New York Times | posted: 2022-11-03 15:37:21
Region may be reaching point at which extreme fires become more common
by Michael Kohn, Bend (Ore.) Bulletin | posted: 2022-11-03 15:31:40
Wet spring reduced forestland burned by two-thirds
by Stephanie Manuzak, Yale Climate Connections | posted: 2022-10-14 13:02:26
They often cite money, language barrier as issues
by Amanda Monthei, Washington Post | posted: 2022-10-14 12:57:03
Bipartisan package from Congress has helped, but doesn't address some issues
by Elise Takahama, Seattle Times | posted: 2022-10-14 12:50:42
Fires in Wenatchee, Methow valleys generating the pollution
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2022-09-29 17:58:47
Blazes in 2017 and 2018 are the ones under scrutiny
by Noel Stack, Placerville (Calif.) Mountain Democrat | posted: 2022-09-29 17:57:20
Utility made a note of ‘electrical activity’ that occurred near place, time of ignition
by Cassandra Profita, Oregon Public Radio | posted: 2022-09-29 17:55:44
Officials will spend the next year talking to the public, gathering information, revising map
by Gabrielle Canon, The Guardian | posted: 2022-09-10 16:02:27
Heat has made firefighting difficult; now flooding may occur
by Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2022-09-10 15:51:14
Mosquito Fire threatens several communities, causes evacuations of thousands
by Adam Beam, Associated Press | posted: 2022-09-03 11:06:40
Firefighters achieve 20 percent containment
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-08-31 12:53:35
Officials want to restore fire to the landscape
by Bobby Welber, Hudson Valley Post | posted: 2022-08-31 12:48:03
Officials confirm three lightning strikes started fire
by Vickie Aldous, Medford (Ore.) Mail-Tribune | posted: 2022-08-31 12:38:25
Firefighters working non-stop to slow its spread
by Laura Bliss, Bloomberg News | posted: 2022-08-23 15:27:15
Largest mill constructed in nearly a century, owners say
by Don Thompson and Gabe Stern, Associated Press | posted: 2022-08-23 15:25:48
Former California inmates have trouble finding professional employment due to criminal records
by Jackson Guilfoil, Eureka (Calif.) Times-Standard | posted: 2022-08-23 15:21:13
Weather conditions help suppression effort considerably
by Sky News staff reports | posted: 2022-08-12 12:56:37
Blaze has charred 29 square miles
by Zach Urness, Salem (Ore.) Statesman-Journal | posted: 2022-08-12 12:55:19
Tree fell on him during suppression efforts
by Mike Chapman, Redding (Calif.) Record-Searchlight | posted: 2022-08-12 12:54:21
Blaze has destroyed 185 structures, killed four people
by Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2022-08-03 15:13:07
California blaze creates its own thunderstorms
by Sam Williams, Plumas News (Quincy, Calif.) | posted: 2022-07-31 13:53:48
Three-hour meeting allows members of public to vent to officials
by Rob Chaney, The Missoulian (Missoula, Mont.) | posted: 2022-07-31 13:48:23
Firefighters prevent blaze from reaching lake
by Carmen Kohlruss, Fresno Bee | posted: 2022-07-23 17:49:00
Crews have no containment as of Saturday morning
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-07-23 17:47:24
Most of the 5,000 acres of growth was on east, west sides
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-07-23 17:46:01
Officials attempting to protect hard-hit region
by Tim Sheehan, Fresno Bee | posted: 2022-07-14 21:27:10
Officials say they feel ‘much more comfortable’ about conditions
by Reuters news services | posted: 2022-07-14 21:26:09
More than 2,700 firefighters are in action in Portugal alone
by Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2022-07-14 21:23:48
Blaze quadruples in size in short time, officials say, but now has 25 percent containment
by Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Ariz.) staff reports | posted: 2022-06-21 21:42:19
Crews work to remove brush, grass from fire’s path
by Kim Bellware, Washington Post | posted: 2022-06-21 21:39:30
Dry, breezy conditions push fire along
by Anastasia Hufham, Salt Lake Tribune | posted: 2022-06-21 21:38:06
Winds decrease Monday, slowing fire's spread
by Redding Record-Searchlight, Associated Press reports | posted: 2022-06-10 16:49:37
PG&E arraigned on 31 criminal counts and enhancements in 2020 fire
by Jordan Miller, Salt Lake Tribune | posted: 2022-06-10 16:48:43
It also forced evacuation of a ‘tiny homes’ community
by Jon Nazca, Reuters | posted: 2022-06-10 16:45:32
3 firefighters hurt, including 1 with severe burns
by The Guardian staff reports via Associated Press | posted: 2022-05-30 13:53:41
Predicted winds could cause fire to jump containment lines
by Scott Wyland, Santa Fe New Mexican | posted: 2022-05-30 13:51:53
It will foul rivers, streams, lakes and municipal water systems
by Morgan Lee and Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press / Report For America | posted: 2022-05-30 13:49:50
Fires set as preventive measures by agency go horribly wrong
by Michael Levenson, New York Times | posted: 2022-04-30 13:48:37
Parts of the region, including large swaths of New Mexico, have been seared by drought, raked by high winds
by John Muyskens, Naema Ahmed and Brady Dennis, Washington Post | posted: 2022-04-30 13:46:40
Brazil leads world in deforestation of areas which could otherwise slow warming trend
by BBC News | posted: 2022-04-30 13:38:21
Nature reserves have taken hard hits from recent blazes
by KCPQ (Fox 13) Seattle staff reports | posted: 2022-04-21 17:31:31
Record-breaking fires brought smoke, raining ash onto communities
by Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post | posted: 2022-04-21 17:25:37
Combination of heavy winds, warm conditions and dry fuels cause severe concern
by Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News (Salt Lake City) | posted: 2022-04-21 17:22:27
Fire has caused particulate matter to dramatically increase in southern Utah
by Michael Alberty, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2022-03-16 18:05:29
Property owner uses natural methods, led by animals, to restore forest area
by Ximena Bustillo, Politico | posted: 2022-03-16 18:02:02
Forest Service has long struggled with staffing shortages, but problems have intensified
by Robert Garrison, KMGH-TV (Denver) | posted: 2022-03-16 17:59:30
Number of fires quadrupled in Great Plains states
by Thomas Peipert, Associated Press | posted: 2022-03-03 16:40:44
Some residents want the city to waive its regulations for fire victims
by Christian Martinez and Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2022-03-03 16:35:37
It grows to 400 acres within three hours
by Laurence Blair, The Guardian | posted: 2022-03-03 16:30:19
Asuncion, surrounding areas choked in dangerous haze
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-02-16 16:48:05
Agency responsible for supporting firefighters slow to reimburse their claims
by Addie Haney, WFAA-TV (Dallas) | posted: 2022-02-16 16:42:07
Dry conditions, higher temperatures, gusty winds combine to create problems
by Jennifer Gray, CNN | posted: 2022-02-16 16:37:28
Nighttime was the period when firefighters could make gains
by Andy Picon, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2022-01-28 13:09:38
Winds were blowing at 50 mph when fire began – ideal conditions for spread
by Rob Chaney, The Missoulian (Missoula, Mont.) | posted: 2022-01-28 13:06:39
Flu, asthma frequently appear in months following wildfires
by John Aguilar, Denver Post | posted: 2022-01-28 13:02:10
Wintertime fire destroys nearly 1,100 homes and is fresh reminder of threat
by Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2022-01-12 12:33:35
Much of the money would go toward fire prevention
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-01-12 12:29:46
Seasonal entry-level firefighters will make more than $15 per hour
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2022-01-12 12:25:34
Weather, air quality will need to be favorable to proceed
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-12-23 16:19:56
Among other goals, it will develop strategy to meet aerial firefighting needs through 2030
by Brendan Bane, Department of Energy/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | posted: 2021-12-23 16:18:44
Researchers uncover mechanics between dwindling sea ice and fire weather in the U.S.
by Andrew Bahl, Topeka (Kan.) Capital-Journal | posted: 2021-12-23 16:17:04
Flames were driven by winds that topped 100 mph
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-12-15 12:37:59
First time ever such warnings have been issued in December
by Maggie Mullen, Wyoming Public Radio | posted: 2021-12-15 12:32:45
Plus, night firefighting exposes crews to other risks
by Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2021-12-15 12:29:13
Cal Fire leader retires but conditions are still severe
by Adam Duvernay, Eugene (Ore.) Register-Guard | posted: 2021-12-07 21:19:41
Oregon State University, University of Nevada team up on report
by Reuters News Services | posted: 2021-12-07 21:17:51
1.76 billion tons of carbon entered atmosphere due to blazes in 2021
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-12-07 21:14:12
Firefighters can have records expunged under new state law
by Bethan McKernan, The Guardian | posted: 2021-11-04 16:32:54
Can a government addicted to concrete and profit turn around an appalling environmental record?
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2021-11-04 16:26:25
PG&E plans to use $150-million fund, thinks it can recover entire cost of Dixie Fire
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-11-04 16:19:49
The enormous trees can live as long as 3,000 years
by Kasha Patel, Washington Post | posted: 2021-10-20 12:16:23
Asthma-related hospital treatments increased greatly, as an example
by Rob Chaney, The Missoulian (Missoula, Mont.) | posted: 2021-10-20 12:15:28
Different interpretations cause confusion among public
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-10-20 12:13:17
Previous attempt gained no traction
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-10-05 18:41:48
Blaze has charred more than 92,000 acres
by Alexander Quon, CBC News | posted: 2021-10-05 18:40:24
Heavy smoke forces evacuation of 640 people from two communities
by Paul Rogers and Paiching Wei, Bay Area News Group | posted: 2021-10-05 18:38:07
Century of suppression has resulted in forests with thick brush, dead trees
by Carly Keenan, KTVZ-TV (Bend, Ore.) | posted: 2021-09-22 15:48:40
Researchers say these blazes will become more common
by Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2021-09-22 15:42:28
Air quality takes big hit in San Joaquin Valley, Bay Area
by Henry Fountain, New York Times | posted: 2021-09-22 15:20:25
From June to August, fires caused more climate-altering emissions than any summer in two decades
by Conrad Swanson, Denver Post | posted: 2021-09-11 15:21:48
It will provide crew members from AmeriCorps pool
by Cassandra Profita, Oregon Public Broadcasting | posted: 2021-09-11 15:18:40
Fire zones see natural cycle occurring
by Amy Alonzo, Reno Gazette-Journal | posted: 2021-09-11 15:14:52
Sierra Nevada region has obvious problems, but possibly not the will to solve them
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-08-26 13:26:36
Rain in forecast could result in an inch of precipitation
by Glenn Farley, KING-TV (Seattle) | posted: 2021-08-26 13:24:00
A third of fires started west of the Cascades
by Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2021-08-26 13:19:40
Firefighters nonetheless expect to keep flames out of basin
by Laura Scheer, The Missoulian (Missoula, Mont.) | posted: 2021-08-10 15:15:45
It allows air quality to improve significantly for the first time in weeks
by Ted Sickinger, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2021-08-10 15:09:15
They studied material describing blazes before 1900
by Molly Taft, Gizmodo | posted: 2021-08-10 14:57:39
Containment has reduced since last week
by Dustin Gardiner, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2021-08-04 18:50:26
Ag secretary: Over decades, we've tried to fight fires on the cheap
by Euronews staff reports | posted: 2021-07-26 20:29:19
Firefighters expected to bring flames under control by Monday night
by WCVB-TV (Boston) news reports | posted: 2021-07-26 20:27:42
Doctors warn of potential danger to people inhaling too much smoke
by Lila Seidman and Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2021-07-26 20:26:07
California blaze became a ‘megafire’ last week
by Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2021-07-12 12:28:30
Hundreds more fires have ignited in first six months of this year than during same span in 2020
by Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2021-07-10 11:24:11
People aren't so sure about whether agency can protect them
by Terell Wilkins, Reno Gazette-Journal | posted: 2021-07-10 11:17:59
Only 9 percent containment on lightning-caused blaze
by Simon Romero, New York Times | posted: 2021-07-05 16:42:21
Non-native plants, coupled with dry and hot conditions, cause big problems
by Mike Chapman and Damon Arthur, Redding (Calif.) Record-Searchlight | posted: 2021-07-05 16:40:53
Officials say vehicle started blaze with hot metal
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-07-05 16:39:31
Strong winds combine with high temperatures, low humidity
by Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2021-06-29 12:53:10
Blaze in far north of state now exceeds 13,000 acres
by Ethan Baron, San Jose Mercury News | posted: 2021-06-28 15:09:21
Artificial intelligence, satellites and drones join the battle
by Adrian Skabelund, Arizona Daily Star (Flagstaff, Ariz.) | posted: 2021-06-28 15:08:05
Crews using unmanned aerial vehicle in the fight
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-06-28 15:06:26
Many areas will experience temperates above 100 for next few days
by Gabrielle Canon, The Guardian | posted: 2021-06-21 16:11:48
Ranches, cabins and monastery among those in danger
by Adrian Skabelund, Arizona Daily Sun | posted: 2021-06-21 16:10:58
Dry thunderstorm may be responsible for these and other fires
by Ardeshir Tabrezian, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2021-06-21 16:08:14
High heat, winds hamper containment efforts
by CBS San Francisco staff reports | posted: 2021-06-19 13:54:01
Evacuations in progress
by Associated Press news reports | posted: 2021-06-14 11:14:55
Approximately 1,000 firefighters will monitor, mop up fire lines
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-06-14 11:14:08
Blaze has charred more than 5,400 acres
by Louis Hansen, San Jose Mercury News | posted: 2021-06-14 11:12:57
Official: Encroachment reduction should be primary goal
by Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman (Boise) | posted: 2021-06-07 11:07:09
Fire managers say wildland-urban interface increasing
by Emily Cureton, Oregon Public Broadcasting | posted: 2021-06-07 11:00:03
It has become region's largest blaze so far this year
by Daniel Victor, New York Times | posted: 2021-06-07 10:55:57
Experts say this could be a sign of bad things to come this summer
by Kimberly Miller, Palm Beach Post | posted: 2021-05-31 12:22:00
Delray Beach gets hit with considerable smoke
by Jefferson Public Radio staff reports | posted: 2021-05-31 12:20:27
It has burned 250 acres, threatens small community
by Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2021-05-31 12:18:27
Fire may be beneficial as it eliminates remaining undergrowth
by Nathanael Johnson, Grist | posted: 2021-05-24 15:03:27
State only has 2 percent of its normal snowpack remaining
by Rebecca Scholten and Sander Veraverbeke, Free University Amsterdam (Netherlands) | posted: 2021-05-24 15:02:18
They’re sometimes called ‘zombie fires’
by Tass, Russian News Agency | posted: 2021-05-24 15:00:46
Wildfires present in 13 regions of the country
by Faith Pinho, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2021-05-17 13:11:24
Drizzle, high humidity and low winds did not hamper burning
by Jeff Goldman, Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger | posted: 2021-05-17 13:09:02
Official cites hard work by fire crews as key to preserving homes
by Scott Condon, Aspen Times | posted: 2021-05-17 13:05:08
Specially fitted bulldozer helps remove large quantities of old, dying oaks
by Lindsay Aerts, KSL News Radio (Salt Lake City) | posted: 2021-05-10 16:04:50
More than 99 percent of the state suffers from drought conditions
by Reuters staff reports | posted: 2021-05-10 15:56:45
Former Soviet Republic sees 35 houses destroyed in village
by Bob Henson, Yale Climate Connections | posted: 2021-05-10 15:53:44
Less dramatic than an inferno's flames, far-reaching smoke may be much more deadly and also more costly
by Red Lake Nation News staff reports | posted: 2021-05-03 11:42:51
Weather conditions pointed to disastrous possibilities
by James Miller, Grand Forks Herald | posted: 2021-05-03 11:34:25
Rapidly expanding fire doesn't threaten buildings, for now
by Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post | posted: 2021-05-03 11:26:39
In many cities, rainy days are arriving later and later
by Associated Press staff reports | posted: 2021-04-26 12:29:17
Weather has been dry in the region; climb to fire zone difficult
by Katie Dowd, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2021-04-26 12:23:11
Despite effective work, Supertanker costs $250,000 per day to operate
by Miguel Torres, Arizona Republic | posted: 2021-04-26 12:14:51
Evacuations force many residents from homes
by Jeff Manning, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2021-04-19 12:56:48
Evacuations in progress as firefighters work to get containment
by El Universal staff reports (Mexico City) | posted: 2021-04-19 12:55:26
Blazes have burned for a week
by John Sparks, Sky News | posted: 2021-04-19 12:54:02
Crew of 250 firefighters working against the blaze
by Mario Koran, The Guardian | posted: 2021-04-13 12:28:20
As much acreage burned in four months as were destroyed in all of 2020
by Martin Wisckol, Orange County Register (Anaheim, Calif.) | posted: 2021-04-13 12:27:04
California governor proposes $536 million action plan
by Caitlin Hutchison, The Herald (Glasgow, Scotland) | posted: 2021-04-13 12:25:44
Cold weather hasn't hampered the threat
by J.D. Morris, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2021-04-06 14:07:06
PG&E faces five felony counts for 2019 Kincade Fire
by Jeff Tavvs, KSTU-TV (Salt Lake City) | posted: 2021-04-06 13:26:32
Total includes eight blazes caused by people shooting guns
by Frank Miles, New York Post | posted: 2021-04-06 13:25:38
More than 340 fires have charred in excess of 1,400 acres this spring
by Balu Pulipaka, Deccan Chronicle (Hyderabad, India) | posted: 2021-04-06 13:24:48
More than 50,000 acres burned in 2021 alone
by Julie Cart, CalMatters | posted: 2021-03-29 16:53:41
Managing the state’s nearly 300 parks will require a top-to-bottom rethink
by Ruth Schuster, Haaretz (Tel Aviv) | posted: 2021-03-29 16:51:20
Extreme fires produced high-atmosphere haze comparable to volcanic eruption
by David Wells, KSTU-TV (Salt Lake City) | posted: 2021-03-29 16:46:43
Governor declared state of emergency in mid-March due to dry conditions
by WMTW-TV (Portland, Maine) staff reports | posted: 2021-03-22 13:31:16
Gusty winds add to cause for concern
by Fox6 (Milwaukee) News staff reports | posted: 2021-03-22 13:23:22
Fire season follows below-average winter snowfall
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-03-22 13:15:46
Their primary jobs were to fight wildland fires
by Bruce Finley, Denver Post | posted: 2021-03-15 17:44:28
Leaders look to $24 million Firehawk helicopter, increased forest thinning
by Andrew Brown, Canberra (Australia) Times | posted: 2021-03-15 17:42:49
Nation has relied on others for most of its data
by Chad Costa, Firehouse | posted: 2021-03-15 17:41:38
‘Firefighters must anticipate the unexpected and increase agility’
by Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun (Denver) | posted: 2021-03-09 14:04:12
Lawmakers authorize spending tens of millions for access to fire-dousing planes, helicopters
by Robert Preidt, HealthDay | posted: 2021-03-09 14:02:12
Particles can get into the respiratory tract, enter the bloodstream and damage organs
by Kim Quintero, AZFamily (Phoenix) | posted: 2021-03-09 14:00:49
85 percent of state is in ‘exceptional’ or ‘extreme’ drought
by Olivia Richard, the LAist (Los Angeles) | posted: 2021-03-01 12:51:48
Organization found direct relation between development and increased fire-suppression, damage costs
by Beverly Law, Oregon State University | posted: 2021-03-01 12:50:14
Expert says evidence shows trees capture, store lots of carbon
by Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman (Boise) and Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2021-03-01 12:48:25
Frustration found on many levels in effort to bring back old ways
by Monica Samaoya, Oregon Public Broadcasting | posted: 2021-02-22 14:05:04
Proposed plan revisions would seek to protect public health
by Katharine Hay, The Scotsman (Glasgow, Scotland) | posted: 2021-02-22 14:03:47
Expert says he fears people will need to die before action is taken
by Kim So-hyun, Korea Herald | posted: 2021-02-22 14:01:40
More than 2,600 people fighting the blazes, also caused by low humidity
by April Ehrlich, Oregon Public Broadcasting | posted: 2021-02-13 21:02:46
More than 24,000 from state applied for aid; 57 percent were rejected
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-02-13 21:01:24
Experts hope to establish a fire-progression timeline
by Terri Cook, Earth's Future | posted: 2021-02-13 20:59:25
It highlights the importance of carefully selecting the environmental variables used to drive future changes in wildfire burn area in climate models
by Arizona Signals staff reports | posted: 2021-02-08 12:28:45
It will also expand opportunities for low-risk prison inmates
by Brian Hannon, Associated Press | posted: 2021-02-08 12:22:40
Researcher: 'Potential economic impacts here may be quite large'
by Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2021-02-01 16:48:21
Scientists say there's a remarkable diversity in microbes released into air
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-02-01 16:37:39
For some senior-level fire personnel, pay stops after working a certain amount of overtime
by Rich Hildebrand | posted: 2021-01-27 16:36:08
Airborne program has 70-year history
by Sam Brasch, Colorado Public Radio | posted: 2021-01-25 12:21:01
Fire had been moving at predictable pace for days, but winds changed things quickly
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-01-25 12:14:21
'We weren't prepared for this to happen in January,' chief says
by Mazana Boerboom, The Missoulian (Missoula, Mont.) | posted: 2021-01-25 09:19:46
Former mascot was outdated and not inclusive, school officials say
by Zach Urness and Damon Arthur, Salem Statesman-Journal | posted: 2021-01-18 21:10:52
However, it will take years before benefits are apparent
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-01-18 20:58:56
Projects would in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and California
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2021-01-18 20:53:58
Utilities say they might turn off power due to high winds
by April Morganroth, Prairie Mountain Media | posted: 2021-01-12 15:49:03
Efforts in place to head off another catastrophic fire season
by David Gutman, Seattle Times | posted: 2021-01-12 15:37:26
Official seeks $125 million to fight wildfires and their threat
by Ezra David Romero, Capital Public Radio | posted: 2021-01-12 15:33:39
Environmental issues under consideration to receive billions of dollars in new state budget
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-01-04 17:12:30
Efforts caused a 95-percent decrease in average fire size
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2021-01-04 17:10:33
Fire potential will increase in Southwest in March and April
by Dr. Jeff Masters, Yale Climate Connection | posted: 2021-01-04 17:07:36
Plenty of ‘firsts’ and ‘near-firsts’ occurred
by Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-12-21 15:53:55
Nature will adapt, but forests may not return in some places
by Matt Simon, Wired | posted: 2020-12-21 15:52:36
Fire smoke is loaded with microbes – is it dangerous?
by Alison Gold, Eos | posted: 2020-12-21 15:51:09
Study suggests by 2050, region will spend $850 million more every year to treat the condition
by Eric Westervelt, National Public Radio | posted: 2020-12-15 15:05:30
97 percent of state’s oldest park hit by massive fire
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-12-15 15:04:05
Smoke exposure levels at Creek Fire were at least hazardous for 30 days
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-12-15 15:01:04
Only Southeast, Northwest will be spared from higher-than-normal temperatures
by KUSI-TV news | posted: 2020-12-08 11:30:48
Thousands either have had power turned off, or are facing the prospect
by Hannah Hagemann, Santa Cruz Sentinel | posted: 2020-12-08 11:28:41
Increase of 7.5 percent since 1984
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-12-08 11:27:15
Company will be allowed to use drones beyond visual line of sight
by Christopher Weber, Associated Press | posted: 2020-12-03 14:11:25
Utility company shuts off power to hundreds of thousands of homes
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-12-01 15:42:56
Southern California also has elevated risk
by Kieran Nicholson, Denver Post | posted: 2020-12-01 15:41:23
193,812-acre fire has isolated pockets of heat, but won’t spread now
by Tim Balk, New York Daily News | posted: 2020-12-01 15:40:35
Six states are affected by initiative
by Jonathan Minear and Cressinda Schlag, Jackson Lewis P.C. | posted: 2020-11-24 10:27:40
Washington joins California in formal effort to create rules for this issue
by The Associated Press | posted: 2020-11-24 10:26:29
29 homes were either destroyed or damaged
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-11-24 10:25:38
Blaze has been going since Oct. 14, is about 46 miles long
by Brett McGinness, Reno Gazette-Journal | posted: 2020-11-19 09:35:31
Five homes destroyed, 15 more damaged by rapid advance
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-11-15 11:43:24
Organization will develop three training programs
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-11-15 11:42:17
Two firefighters remain in critical condition
by Evan Wyloge, Colorado Springs Gazette | posted: 2020-11-15 11:40:03
Things will stay this bad, or worsen, according to those who study fire
by Miles Blumhardt, Fort Collins Coloradoan | posted: 2020-11-09 09:41:41
Crews on East Troublesome Fire will also benefit from coming snowfall
by The Associated Press | posted: 2020-11-09 09:38:32
Harvest season in the region draws millions of visitors every year
by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio | posted: 2020-11-06 13:57:09
State's fires tend to be smaller, but major fires have occurred
by Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post | posted: 2020-11-01 10:37:44
Cameron Peak Fire burns 326 square miles, is 64 percent contained
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-11-01 10:36:50
Morton died in El Dorado Fire
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-11-01 10:32:58
Resulting smoke from 2019-20 fires blocked sunlight to unprecedented extent
by Alma Fausto and Erika Ritchie, Orange County Register | posted: 2020-10-26 12:40:01
Fire grows from 10 to 2,000 acres in just two hours
by Luke Runyon, KUNC-FM (Greeley, Colo.) | posted: 2020-10-25 11:01:49
Municipal drinking water systems feel effects years after flames are snuffed out
by Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post | posted: 2020-10-23 13:31:45
Only 5 percent containment with untold number of structures destroyed
by Andrew Freedman, Washington Post | posted: 2020-10-21 15:19:53
Winds will be strong, coupled with low humidity
by Carrie Baker, Texas A&M University | posted: 2020-10-16 13:50:26
Fighting wildfires can be more effective by reducing available fuels
by Sarah Kyle, Fort Collins Coloradoan | posted: 2020-10-16 13:49:14
‘Successful day’ followed by tough winds, keeping aircraft grounded
by Scott Miller, KNEB radio (Scottsbluff, Neb.) | posted: 2020-10-16 13:47:32
Fire has exceeded 176,000 acres and has 34 percent containment as of Friday morning
by Ariana Pyper, KBOI-TV (Boise, Idaho) | posted: 2020-10-12 18:00:12
It has burned 90,000 acres since starting Sept. 12
by Tim Stelloh, NBC News | posted: 2020-10-12 17:54:48
Official: ‘Every acre of California can and will burn someday’
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-10-11 11:44:25
Blaze has charred 56,000 acres but is almost fully contained
by Hollie Silverman, CNN | posted: 2020-10-05 15:08:50
31 people dead, 4 million acres burned in state
by Jocelyn Gecker and Suman Naishadham, Associated Press | posted: 2020-10-04 16:38:59
It’s more than double the 1.67 million acres burned in 2018
by Julie Brown, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2020-10-02 09:08:00
Growth, regeneration are clear indicators of a healthy forest
by Rachel Das, New Zealand Herald (Auckland) | posted: 2020-09-29 16:42:19
Student tries forestry job, ends up in worst fire season in history
by Greg Hirst, Oil City News | posted: 2020-09-29 16:39:42
Winds of 70 mph severely impeded airplane operations
by Joseph Serna and Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-09-29 16:38:35
Latest enormous blaze is result of several unfavorable factors
by Gabrielle Canon, The Guardian | posted: 2020-09-26 17:06:03
Triple-digit temperatures could spark fresh fires just weeks after record heat wave
by Erin Ross, Oregon Public Broadcasting | posted: 2020-09-26 17:05:06
It also is responsible for spreading debris
by Umair Irfan, Vox | posted: 2020-09-26 17:04:05
Young children, older adults, and those with pre-existing conditions are at highest risk
by Lili Pike, Vox | posted: 2020-09-18 15:17:38
Climate change and mismanagement are fueling large, uncontrolled fires around the world
by Steve McKarron, KOMO-TV (Seattle) | posted: 2020-09-18 15:16:12
Fuels are extremely dry across region
by Nadia Lopez, Fresno Bee | posted: 2020-09-18 15:13:36
Strong winds, dry conditions may cause fire to grow
by Kirk Siegler, National Public Radio | posted: 2020-09-16 12:57:00
Fires are partly due to long policy of putting them out quickly
by Frank Kummer, Philadelphia Inquirer | posted: 2020-09-16 12:55:18
Pinelands area of New Jersey is a tinderbox
by James Anderson and Matthew Brown, Associated Press | posted: 2020-09-16 12:53:20
2020 fire season is barely halfway complete, and many firefighters are exhausted
by Bettina Boxall, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-09-14 08:40:58
Current fire may provide a glimpse of future conflagration
by Oregon Public Radio staff reports | posted: 2020-09-14 08:38:59
Changes in fire behavior could keep the air poor for much longer
by Allie Bice, Politico | posted: 2020-09-14 08:37:40
Inslee: ‘If this is not a signal to the United States, I don’t know what it will take’
by Paige St. John, Anita Chabria and Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-09-12 12:59:29
Local officials say there’s no ‘perfect’ system able to saturate rural areas
by Oregon Public Radio staff reports | posted: 2020-09-12 12:57:27
Fires across the state had killed six people by Saturday; dozens unaccounted for
by John Meyer, Denver Post | posted: 2020-09-12 12:56:03
Blaze attacks ‘steep, thick, beetle-killed forests’ in park; snow has helped firefighters
by Brian Sullivan, Bloomberg | posted: 2020-09-10 08:40:44
Its presence is evident with massive fires in Southwestern states
by Sara Jean Green, Lynda Mapes, Joseph O’Sullivan and Paige Cornwell, Seattle Times | posted: 2020-09-10 08:38:27
Conditions will remain precarious through Thursday
by Kale Williams and Noelle Crombie, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2020-09-10 08:36:46
High winds continue to stymie efforts to control destruction
by Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2020-09-09 09:01:12
Windy, dry conditions cause Bear Fire to expand dramatically
by Joseph O’Sullivan, Lynda Mapes and Elise Takahara, Seattle Times | posted: 2020-09-09 08:59:04
Smoke blows into Seattle area; fires burn east and west of mountains
by Zach Urness, David Davis and Natalie Pate, Salem Statesman-Journal | posted: 2020-09-09 08:57:29
Other large portions of state feel the pinch as fires rage
by Carmen George and Larry Valenzuela, Fresno Bee | posted: 2020-09-08 13:46:01
Still no containment in blaze burning in California's Sierra Nevada range
by Michael Elizabeth Sakas, Colorado Public Radio | posted: 2020-09-05 09:58:51
Even after 20 years, some burned areas don't show reforestation
by Helena Dore, Bozeman (Mont.) Daily Chronicle | posted: 2020-09-05 09:56:32
Firefighters work all night to protect structures
by Nick Morgan, Medford (Ore.) Mail-Tribune | posted: 2020-09-05 09:53:26
Fire turns away campers from area's recreation sites
by Dale Kasler and Ryan Sabalow, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2020-08-31 12:28:07
‘There’s no simple or cheap solution to this problem’
by Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post | posted: 2020-08-31 12:26:36
Largest fire in state’s history now has 79 percent containment
by Alyssa Pereira, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2020-08-31 12:24:42
Hot weather is going to make things difficult this week
by Stina Sieg, Colorado Public Radio | posted: 2020-08-28 12:30:03
It has 77 percent containment with 900 people fighting it
by Amanda Bartlett, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2020-08-28 12:28:33
Millions live in state’s wildland-urban interface with little or no planning for fire
by Umair Irfan, Vox | posted: 2020-08-28 12:26:48
Dry lightning, extreme heat, and Covid-19 are all shaping California’s efforts to contain massive, deadly blazes
by Amy Graff, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2020-08-25 12:47:31
Lightning complex once burned 1,000 acres an hour; now it’s 200 acres overnight
by Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post | posted: 2020-08-25 12:45:59
Air quality is horrific in most of state
by David Murray, Great Falls (Mont.) Tribune | posted: 2020-08-25 12:44:15
Firefighters appear to have control after winds make things difficult
by Darren Sabreda, San Jose Mercury News | posted: 2020-08-23 10:32:17
Break in weather Saturday allows crews to meet objectives
by Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post | posted: 2020-08-23 10:30:19
Pine Gulch Fire has 19 percent containment, is second-largest in state’s history
by Jim Cross, KTAR-FM (Phoenix) | posted: 2020-08-23 10:29:11
Two fires merge with no containment
by Matt Volz, Kaiser Health News | posted: 2020-08-21 12:13:37
Firefighters have a difficult time remaining separated in these conditions
by Jim Ryan, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2020-08-21 12:11:38
Sage grouse habitat in severe danger from state's largest blaze
by Stephen Lam, Reuters | posted: 2020-08-21 12:09:28
More than 500 homes, other structures destroyed
by Amy Graff, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2020-08-20 08:58:21
‘We're seeing fire we've never seen in the coastal area before, in terms of amount and severity’
by KTVZ-TV (Bend, Ore.) staff reports | posted: 2020-08-19 10:53:26
Cooling several hot spots seems to have had an effect
by Montana Standard (Butte, Mont.) staff reports | posted: 2020-08-19 10:52:30
10 percent containment as of Wednesday morning
by Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-08-17 15:39:25
Weather official says 'it's a first for us'
by Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post | posted: 2020-08-15 16:31:10
Pine Gulch Fire stabilizes after burning 74,807 acres
by Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman (Boise, Idaho) | posted: 2020-08-15 16:29:28
Climate activist seeks to activate more public discussion about risks
by Luke Money, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-08-13 16:35:45
Area is rugged, with some vegetation that hasn’t burned in several decades
by KGW-TV (Portland, Ore.) staff reports | posted: 2020-08-13 16:34:35
It has only 5 percent containment
by Megan Verlee, Colorado Public Radio news | posted: 2020-08-13 16:32:33
Crews have achieved only 7 percent containment
by Kasha Patel, NASA Earth Observatory | posted: 2020-08-08 13:09:48
Widespread blazes have created more carbon emissions than in recent years
by Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, Colo.) news reports | posted: 2020-08-07 11:35:40
Blaze burning north of Grand Junction
by Richard De Atley, Riverside Press-Enterprise | posted: 2020-08-07 11:34:15
High winds, rugged terrain align to create serious problems
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-08-04 16:14:50
Shifts to California, Southeastern states in October, November
by The Associated Press | posted: 2020-08-04 16:13:59
Vehicle spewing burning carbon from its exhaust system ignited several fires that have forced thousands of people to evacuate
by Aaron Goldfarb, Inside Hook | posted: 2020-08-01 16:18:52
As pipeline money poured into the city of Fairbanks, the Wild West saw a brief revival
by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-07-29 12:29:05
Two large blazes in northeastern California grow, but so does containment
by Zach Urness, Salem (Ore.) Statesman-Journal | posted: 2020-07-29 12:26:31
Drought plagues three-quarters of the area
by Al-Jazeera news reports | posted: 2020-07-29 12:24:56
Experts describe blazes as among worst wildlife disasters in modern history
by Alayna Shulman, Redding Record-Searchlight | posted: 2020-07-26 20:53:46
Crews increase containment on Lassen County fires
by Chris McGinness, KGW-TV (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2020-07-22 16:35:04
Officials credit quick response to reduced amount of burned land
by Luke Money, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-07-18 14:27:34
Fire doubles in size since Wednesday
by J.D. Morris, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2020-07-18 14:25:08
Second time PG&E's transmission lines implicated in major destruction
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-07-18 14:23:38
One of them was badly burned
by The Associated Press | posted: 2020-07-11 14:44:14
Blaze threatened 1,000 homes, burned mostly rangeland
by Zach Urness, Salem (Ore.) Statesman-Journal | posted: 2020-07-11 14:42:26
Lack of lightning has benefited region, but experts think it’s coming
by Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune | posted: 2020-07-11 14:38:42
Record number of fires this year with people responsible
by The Associated Press | posted: 2020-07-04 11:50:53
Company meets deadline, qualified for state-sponsored insurance fund
by Russ Thomas, KPAX-TV (Missoula, Mont.) | posted: 2020-07-04 11:49:25
Western portion of state had only received a quarter of usual precipitation before storms
by Stephanie Lai, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-07-04 11:48:24
Calamity just the latest event heaped on suffering area
by Curtis Vickers, Nevada Today | posted: 2020-06-27 12:43:15
$2 million grant funds effort to develop wildfire risk assessment, mitigation tools
by Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune | posted: 2020-06-27 12:34:43
Development would have created 'risk of entrapment' along road
by Helena Wegner, Arizona Republic (Tucson) | posted: 2020-06-27 12:30:52
Containment increases to 40 percent, however
by The Associated Press | posted: 2020-06-21 12:03:36
State sends 20 incident commanders, tree removers, firefighters
by Kevin Byrne, AccuWeather | posted: 2020-06-21 11:59:49
Recreation activity may have been what started blaze
by Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star (Tucson) | posted: 2020-06-21 11:54:23
Huge blaze seems to be moving in the direction firefighters want it to go
by Zach Urness, Salem (Ore.) Statesman-Journal | posted: 2020-06-08 14:40:37
State was in drought conditions in April
by Lauren Sommer, National Public Radio | posted: 2020-06-08 14:34:20
Pandemic has caused drastic shift in allocation of funds
by Alana Minkler, Arizona Republic (Phoenix) | posted: 2020-06-08 14:23:35
Lightning caused the blaze
by Francesco Guarascio, Reuters | posted: 2020-06-02 16:23:18
As an example, Belgium experienced its driest May since 19th century
by KPHO-TV (Phoenix) staff reports | posted: 2020-06-02 16:09:37
Some northeast Queen Valley residents are on standby for evacuation orders
by John Holland, Modesto Bee | posted: 2020-06-02 16:01:26
Tuolumne County in California receives 3-percent loan for $17 million
by Cathy Alex, CBC News | posted: 2020-05-27 14:25:17
Weather modeling suggests hot, dry summer in Ontario will follow cool, dry spring
by Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune | posted: 2020-05-27 14:24:22
State has had 237 wildfires so far this year, compared to 67 at this time in 2019
by Ryan Truscott, RFI Radio | posted: 2020-05-27 14:22:57
Severe fires also served to pummel predatory snake populations
by KRQE-TV (Albuquerque) staff reports | posted: 2020-05-18 16:52:53
Carson, Cibola and Santa Fe national forests have new restrictions
by the Australian National University | posted: 2020-05-18 16:48:13
Report shows extent of two decades' worth of bushfires
by Anchorage Daily News staff reports | posted: 2020-05-18 16:43:40
Blaze burns approximately six miles north of Wasilla
by Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2020-05-12 13:29:44
Aircraft will receive greater reliance this season
by Annie Blanks, Pensacola News-Journal | posted: 2020-05-12 13:28:25
Drier fuels equal higher likelihood of fire spread
by Sujeet Indap, Financial Times | posted: 2020-05-12 13:27:25
Compensation deal offering utility shares faces crunch vote with some victims feeling shortchanged
by NSA staff reports | posted: 2020-05-07 10:14:45
Contact information is here
by Cody Miller, KSNV-TV (Las Vegas) | posted: 2020-05-04 15:15:32
Reno-area community losing the race against cheatgrass
by Renee Duff, Accuweather | posted: 2020-05-04 15:11:08
High pressure builds over region, boosting potential for fires
by Olivia Rosane, Eco Watch | posted: 2020-05-04 15:02:23
Region is suffering from fires 10 times worse than this time last year
by Grant Robinson, KTUU-TV (Anchorage, Alaska) | posted: 2020-04-28 15:13:51
Snow can serve as insulation for fires that burned deeply into soil
by Monica Samayoa, Oregon Public Broadcasting | posted: 2020-04-28 15:12:59
One legislator says there's no sustainable source of funding
by Kristen Gerencher, Forbes | posted: 2020-04-28 15:11:12
Particulates may help create a potent one-two punch
by Spooner (Wis.) Advocate | posted: 2020-04-22 17:23:28
National Guard will be available to help with control efforts
by Monique Griego, KFMB-TV (San Diego) | posted: 2020-04-22 17:22:32
San Diego unit says it needs public to assist in health effort, maintaining defensible space
by Anna King, Oregon Public Broadcasting | posted: 2020-04-22 17:21:27
Conditions are shaping up to be severe in Pacific Northwest
by BBC World Service | posted: 2020-04-13 14:37:20
Flames also endanger abandoned town, site of tourist activity, near Chernobyl
by Rebecca Boone, Associated Press | posted: 2020-04-13 14:35:11
Fighting fire often requires close contact which others try to avoid
by Associated Press | posted: 2020-04-13 14:33:46
Earthquakes, wildfires, floods top list of natural disasters they’re addressing
by Emma Newburger, CNBC | posted: 2020-04-05 16:03:25
They’re worried about inadequate relief capabilities during fire season
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-04-05 16:00:55
Agency will utilize local resources as much as possible
by Iris Hermosillo, KNXV-TV (Phoenix) | posted: 2020-04-05 15:57:09
Drought conditions across state are big factor
by Bill Derr, via Wildfire News Today | posted: 2020-03-31 12:44:09
Virus crisis will complicate fire management this summer
by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | posted: 2020-03-31 12:42:57
They’re also seeking a link to plants’ carbon uptake
by Wells Foster, Great Lakes Echo, Lansing, Mich. | posted: 2020-03-31 12:41:18
Many native cultures regard forests as sacred
by National Smokejumper Association news bureau | posted: 2020-03-25 19:28:20
He was a Redding rookie in 1994
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2020-03-22 21:40:17
It’s the ‘end of business as usual’ for struggling utility, Newsom says
by Adam Welz, Wired.com | posted: 2020-03-22 21:39:26
Fallout continues to kill wildlife, threatens water supplies
by Kendra Pierre-Louis, New York Times | posted: 2020-03-22 21:37:48
States across the country are already seeing strain on firefighting capabilities
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-03-09 13:04:46
40 structures threatened, but all saved
by Theresa Waldrop and Hollie Silverman, CNN | posted: 2020-03-09 13:04:09
One blaze accounts for 29,000 acres charred
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2020-03-09 13:03:00
Results could lead to more accurate models for spotting and fire behavior
by Marissa Wenzke, KTLA-TV (Los Angeles) | posted: 2020-03-03 15:51:23
Blaze threatens 500 homes
by The Associated Press | posted: 2020-03-03 15:50:26
No injuries came as a result; one outbuilding destroyed
by Amy Graff, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2020-03-03 15:49:50
Record-high temperatures follow extraordinarily dry February
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2020-02-24 15:31:43
It’s another embarrassing incident for beleaguered company
by Sarah Holder, CityLab | posted: 2020-02-24 15:30:09
In fire-prone California, insurance companies using tools to better estimate likelihood of disaster
by Lisa Cox, The Guardian | posted: 2020-02-24 15:28:55
Blazes charred more than 20 percent of the continent’s forested land
by Vietnam News Agency | posted: 2020-02-19 11:50:49
Authorities activate plan to protect areas vulnerable by way of hot, dry weather
by Cameron Polom, ABC-15 (Phoenix) | posted: 2020-02-19 11:50:04
Discusses conditions during large conflagration
by Ken Pimlott, special for CalMatters | posted: 2020-02-19 11:49:21
Former New York mayor has track record of addressing climate-related issues
by Tyler Gerking, Insurance Journal | posted: 2020-02-10 12:52:31
Debate concerns whether insurance should cover this type of damage
by Media Relations Department, U.S. Sen. Catherine Masto | posted: 2020-02-10 12:40:38
Nevada Air National Guard has ability to help, with improved planes
by Michael Liedtke, NBC Bay Area | posted: 2020-02-10 12:36:40
Expert inspection comes as part of legal claim
by Alex Brown, Stateline | posted: 2020-02-04 13:45:25
Even states that don't publicly acknowledge climate change are taking action
by Ted Sickinger, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2020-02-04 13:39:49
Critics say it could be counterproductive
by Tammy Webber, Associated Press | posted: 2020-02-04 13:34:44
Approximately 90 percent of water will originate in forested areas by mid-century
by Kevin Clark, KXAN-TV (Austin, Texas) | posted: 2020-01-28 15:50:54
Texas capital will host tour for officials to see riskiest areas
by Ben Doherty, The Guardian | posted: 2020-01-28 15:46:07
Helicopter accidentally started fire in national park
by Nick Davis, CEO, Arcus Fire | posted: 2020-01-28 13:16:48
System uses high-pressure air system to blow out fires
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2020-01-21 15:30:10
Some residents get non-renewal notices, could see rates skyrocket
by Emilee Speck, WKMG-TV (Orlando, Fla.) | posted: 2020-01-21 15:23:45
Residents call 911 to report heavy smoke, which affects areas including Orlando
by Namaan Zhou, The Guardian | posted: 2020-01-21 15:17:16
With high fire dangers forecast, crisis is not over
by Janis Frayer, NBC News | posted: 2020-01-15 12:47:21
Approximately 700-800 carcasses found inside protected zone
by Carly Waters, Josh Fagan and Alanah Frost, Melbourne Herald-Sun | posted: 2020-01-15 12:40:20
Melbourne suffers from downpours, hailstorms create treacherous conditions
by The Associated Press | posted: 2020-01-15 12:30:08
Agency seeks to recoup government’s costs if not reimbursed through settlement
by Colin Packham, Reuters | posted: 2020-01-07 16:41:14
Smoke from the fires has reached as far away as South America
by Kiet Do, KPIX-TV (San Francisco) | posted: 2020-01-07 16:39:44
Phenomenon appears to be a fire-generated thunderstorm
by Pamela Biery, YubaNet (Grass Valley, Calif.) | posted: 2020-01-07 16:37:38
It discusses issues influencing future wildfire control
by Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune | posted: 2019-12-13 11:50:40
Aircraft costs nearly $20 million but will bolster firefighting efforts
by Matthew Brown and Christina Larson, Associated Press | posted: 2019-12-13 11:49:24
Crews work to reduce tangled trees which could serve as fire fuel
by April Ehrlich, Jefferson Public Radio, Ashland, Ore. | posted: 2019-12-13 11:47:04
Southern Oregon residents take measures to reduce chances of catastrophic fire in their region
by Ben Doherty and Helen Davidson, The Guardian | posted: 2019-12-06 13:04:35
More than half of 100 fires in New South Wales are out of control
by Dale Kasler and Ryan Sabalow, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-12-06 13:03:32
Moratorium will last one year
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-12-06 13:02:38
New system seeks to provide continual awareness of each circuit’s condition
by Toshio Suzuki, Bureau of Land Management via Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-11-26 14:16:08
It helped many realize opportunities available in wildland firefighting
by KOCO-TV staff, Oklahoma City | posted: 2019-11-26 14:14:33
More than 100 houses in danger as of Tuesday afternoon
by Leila Miller, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2019-11-26 14:13:29
‘Some of the toughest firefighting conditions anywhere in the world’
by Tom McKay, Gizmodo | posted: 2019-11-19 16:49:53
50 fires create poor air quality; region to experience high temperatures and no rainfall
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-11-19 16:48:04
Residents ignore state requirements for fire-resistant structures
by Associated Press | posted: 2019-11-19 16:46:25
Much of central and southern Utah have gone without rain since June
by the Associated Press | posted: 2019-11-12 13:25:57
New South Wales under weeklong state of emergency
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-11-12 13:25:14
Energy Release Component is at or above record levels in some parts of the state
by Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker | posted: 2019-11-12 13:24:29
Areas throughout the state remain on alert almost constantly
by Matt Stiles, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2019-11-03 12:53:57
Wealthy former executive puts vision to work to create important filling station
by Maria La Ganga, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2019-11-03 12:52:06
Entire 2019 vintage destroyed for one high-end winery
by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times | posted: 2019-11-03 12:51:04
Governor says state may consider public takeover if other efforts fail
by Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2019-10-31 13:21:12
Heavy Santa Ana winds help spark fresh blazes
by Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2019-10-31 13:20:33
Sustained winds of 40 mph made suppression difficult
by Martin Espinoza, Santa Rosa Press Democrat | posted: 2019-10-31 13:19:40
Officials expect full containment by Nov. 7
by Will Schmitt, Santa Rosa Press-Democrat | posted: 2019-10-29 15:08:11
Wine Country blaze has charred more than 75,000 acres
by Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2019-10-29 15:07:00
Only 15 percent containment after higher humidity aids firefighters
by David Roberts, Vox | posted: 2019-10-22 16:04:31
Grid hardening, land-use reform and restructuring utility company are all possibilities
by KABC-TV news staff | posted: 2019-10-14 13:46:09
Evacuation orders lifted for 100,000 people
by James Burky, Denver Post | posted: 2019-10-14 13:44:57
New division of firefighters deployed to scout for suppression lines
by KFSN-TV news staff | posted: 2019-10-14 13:44:23
Major highway in area reopened Sunday
by Amanda Bartlett, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2019-10-11 16:12:51
Public media station overwhelmed with calls, e-mails during show
by Dave Jones, The Nature Conservancy | posted: 2019-10-11 16:10:56
Ecosystems under threat can also provide barrier to fires over time
by Alma Fausto, Orange County Register | posted: 2019-10-11 16:08:40
Evacuations displace 100,000 residents
by Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2019-10-08 13:04:24
Wind gusts could reach 40-55 mph in North Bay, East Bay hills
by Kristina Bravo, KTLA-TV | posted: 2019-10-08 13:03:26
Potential outage areas include Los Angeles County
by Mike Moffitt, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2019-10-08 13:02:45
Strong winds set to arrive Wednesday; firefighters working quickly
by Associated Press | posted: 2019-10-02 13:59:03
Reaching clean energy goals is another benefit
by Vijay Limaye and Juanita Constible, Natural Resources Defense Council | posted: 2019-10-02 13:57:40
Price tags associated with fires generally do not include long-term health effects
by Lauren Hepler, New York Times | posted: 2019-10-02 13:56:57
Liability can extend to contractors as well
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-09-27 12:39:43
Researchers from three universities use the fire as opportunity to study
by Max Resnik, KCRA-TV, Sacramento, Calif. | posted: 2019-09-27 12:39:06
48,000 customers were without power; PG&E has since restored it
by Jake Hutchison, Chico Enterprise-Record | posted: 2019-09-27 12:38:19
Possibility of weekend snow brings more good news
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-09-23 15:52:30
High winds, low humidity combine for significant threat
by Dylan Darling, Eugene (Ore.) Register-Guard | posted: 2019-09-16 14:19:05
Contractor blames weather for lack of work
by KUNC-FM news staff | posted: 2019-09-16 14:17:12
Sheriff’s department says vehicle fire sparked 400-acre blaze
by Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-09-16 14:15:46
High winds kept possibility of fire strong
by Emily McCarty, Crosscut | posted: 2019-09-12 12:28:15
IT teams, meteorologists and other tech experts are helping to save lives
by Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-09-12 12:26:49
Firefighters have reached 28 percent containment
by Redding Record-Searchlight news staff | posted: 2019-09-12 12:25:54
Firefighters need to contend with higher temps, drier winds
by Julia Hollingsworth, CNN | posted: 2019-09-09 12:36:46
Nation has never had fires so severe this early in spring
by Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-09-09 12:31:24
Burned area at 8,838 acres with 50 percent containment
by Amy Graff, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2019-09-09 12:27:48
Blaze covers 68 square miles with 7 percent containment
by Zach Urness, Salem Statesman-Journal | posted: 2019-09-07 15:42:49
Most are small, but sheer number could be a challenge
by Alayna Shulman, Redding Record-Searchlight | posted: 2019-09-07 15:34:13
Low humidity, strong winds won’t help
by Bay Area News Group | posted: 2019-09-07 15:30:27
Cause not yet determined
by David Benda, Redding Record-Searchlight | posted: 2019-09-05 18:28:50
Fire now at 6,500 acres in tough terrain
by Idaho State Journal news staff, Pocatello | posted: 2019-09-05 13:39:28
Vehicle crash ignites flames
by Shaylee Ragar, Bozeman Daily Chronicle | posted: 2019-09-05 13:38:31
It has burned 200 acres near Interstate 90
by Jonah Valdez, Southern California Media Group | posted: 2019-09-05 13:37:29
Tenaja Fire burning in Murrieta; schools closed
by Andrew Hay, Reuters | posted: 2019-08-28 12:54:02
Fire managers are increasingly starting fires, or letting ones burn
by Kiyomi Taguchi, University of Washington via Phys.org | posted: 2019-08-28 12:52:53
Most of them happened centuries ago
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-08-28 12:51:49
Critics say shutoffs hurt individuals, businesses, law enforcement
by Ernesto Londono, New York Times | posted: 2019-08-24 13:43:54
Bolsonaro activates country’s armed forces to address blazes
by Geoff Dembicki, Vice | posted: 2019-08-20 13:19:26
Experts warn 2019 could bring repeat of previous year’s destruction
by Rachel Louise Just, ABC-Fox Montana (Missoula, Mont.) | posted: 2019-08-20 13:17:59
Fires are inevitable in this region, but destruction doesn’t need to be high
by Christopher Flavelle, New York Times | posted: 2019-08-20 13:16:57
Companies are refusing to renew coverage for homeowners in fire-prone regions
by Evan Bush, Seattle Times | posted: 2019-08-13 22:05:58
They take measurements and photographs by way of rare opportunity
by KFBB News (Billings, Mont.) | posted: 2019-08-13 22:05:14
Expert says he’s pleasantly surprised, but danger has not yet passed
by KPTV Fox 12, Beaverton, Ore. | posted: 2019-08-13 22:04:25
Blaze spread rapidly, charring 150 acres and causing evacuations
by Katy Moeller, Idaho Statesman (Boise, Idaho) | posted: 2019-08-06 17:37:22
Lightning is to blame for fire that has grown to more than 100 acres
by Virginia Barreda, Salem (Ore.) Statesman-Journal | posted: 2019-08-06 17:36:18
State has seen numerous fires in past few weeks
by Tom Kuglin, Helena (Mont.) Independent Record | posted: 2019-08-06 17:35:28
Officials still have no idea what caused it
by Jim Ryan, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2019-07-23 16:20:37
Generator catches fire, in turn causing melted pieces of turbine to fall to ground
by Jamie Parfitt, KDRV-TV (Medford, Ore.) | posted: 2019-07-23 16:19:46
Investigators say fire was probably not caused by humans
by Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman (Boise) | posted: 2019-07-23 16:18:53
400-acre fire now 10 percent contained
by Jamie Parfitt, KDRV-TV (Medford, Ore.) | posted: 2019-07-16 15:42:57
Favorable conditions in Oregon allow firefighters to help in Alaska
by Scott Pierce, Salt Lake Tribune | posted: 2019-07-16 15:37:53
Round Peak Fire burns at least 200 acres, threatens nearby homes
by E.A. Crunden, ThinkProgress | posted: 2019-07-16 15:33:03
Research shows rising temperatures likely fueling more deadly, devastating fires
by Gillian Graham, Portland (Maine) Press-Herald | posted: 2019-07-10 16:49:37
Haze obstructs sunlight, but officials haven’t issued health warnings
by Grant Robinson, KTUU-TV, Anchorage | posted: 2019-07-10 16:47:58
20 fires are staffed; 90 are being monitored
by Thomas Smith, London School of Economics | posted: 2019-07-10 16:46:24
Significant areas burned both in 2018 and 2019; humans often to blame for fires
by Madeleine Gregory, Vice | posted: 2019-07-05 08:18:15
They released 50 megatons of carbon dioxide into atmosphere, are still burning
by Liz Weber, Washington Post | posted: 2019-07-05 08:16:53
It has potential to heavily strain national resources
by Abby Acone, KOMO-TV News (Seattle) | posted: 2019-07-05 08:13:11
Official says he has never seen risk so high – higher than other half of state
by Damian Mann, Medford Mail-Tribune | posted: 2019-06-24 12:25:24
$6.8-million proposed legislation doesn't have much promise
by Jose Del Real, New York Times | posted: 2019-06-24 12:20:29
Technology provides major advances in saving lives, structures
by Big Country News (Clarkston, Wash.) | posted: 2019-06-22 15:42:20
Ramalingam jumped at NIFC during 1993-96 seasons
by Brenna Visser, Bend Bulletin | posted: 2019-06-19 09:03:45
County commissioners hear details from U.S. Forest Service officials
by Doyle Rice, USA Today | posted: 2019-06-18 14:28:39
Things will get worse and worse as the century goes on
by Erin Ross, Oregon Public Broadcasting | posted: 2019-06-18 14:27:15
Company moves to adopt practices in interest of public safety
by Ted Sickengerl, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2019-06-18 14:26:21
Not severe; under control
by Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2019-06-10 13:38:19
Windy, hot conditions help settle decision
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-06-10 13:35:56
Largest fire in California in 2019
by McKenna Ross, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2019-06-10 13:34:53
Training session includes 104 members of 33 agencies
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-06-03 15:58:08
It’s affecting most states east of Mississippi River
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-06-03 15:57:36
Areas to watch are Northern California, west sides of Oregon and Washington
by The Associated Press | posted: 2019-06-03 15:56:08
University of Idaho performed the research
by Kelly April Tyrrell, University of Wisconsin | posted: 2019-05-23 16:47:59
Researchers startled by what they found
by Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2019-05-23 16:45:57
Relationship has worsened
by Sarah Diggins, The Missoulian (Missoula, Mont.) | posted: 2019-05-20 16:44:55
Test flight
by Abby Acone, KOMO-TV news | posted: 2019-05-16 13:16:00
Large cities experience worse air
by Sophie Quinton, Tribune News Service | posted: 2019-05-16 13:15:05
Getting ahead of the problem
by Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-05-16 13:13:25
Confirms suspicions others had for months
by KOIN-TV, Portland, Ore. | posted: 2019-05-06 16:02:34
Exposed ground heats more quickly due to burned trees
by Nicholas Geranios, Associated Press | posted: 2019-05-06 16:01:42
Lots of fuel left over following wet winter
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-05-06 16:00:39
Unsafe for firefighters to approach
by Paula Bertolone, NPR | posted: 2019-04-29 16:31:49
Homeowners struggle to rebuild
by Mike Chapman, Redding Record-Searchlight | posted: 2019-04-29 16:30:53
Thousands of dead, damaged trees
by Tristan Greene, Artificial Intelligence | posted: 2019-04-29 16:29:20
$200,000 cash prize
by Tony Bizjak, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-04-18 15:04:33
Water district may need $100 to $200 million for line replacement
by Susie Cagle, Vice | posted: 2019-04-18 15:03:40
Can we make our infrastructure stop killing us?
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-04-18 15:02:29
Lots of acronyms
by Umair Irfan, Vox | posted: 2019-04-09 13:09:52
18 million trees died in 2018 alone
by The Associated Press | posted: 2019-04-09 13:08:31
Two dozen homes evacuated
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-04-09 13:07:10
Part of 10-year plan
by David R. Baker, Bloomberg | posted: 2019-03-27 16:22:15
Cycle renews with vigor after wet winters
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-03-27 16:20:32
It takes just 1.37 seconds
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-03-27 16:19:53
Scholarly article
by Levi Sumagaysay, Bay Area News Group | posted: 2019-03-20 15:43:54
Technology summit gets underway
by Jill Cowan, New York Times | posted: 2019-03-20 15:42:43
Profit is main motivator for company
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-03-20 15:41:53
281,893 acres burned
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-03-06 12:44:57
Awaiting signature
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-03-06 12:43:18
Annual predictions
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-03-06 12:42:23
Calls management "dismal"
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-02-22 13:29:23
Heat, humidity, wind measurements are key
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-02-22 13:27:12
Electronic device works well
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-02-22 13:26:01
Says rates could go up
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-02-13 13:07:33
Long list
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-02-13 13:05:31
Document seeks to find answer
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-02-13 13:04:37
Now moves on to House
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-02-05 12:21:58
Budget may allow for even more
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-02-05 12:20:20
NIFC, university provided numbers
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-02-05 12:18:44
Scathing address to utility
by Matthias Gafni | posted: 2019-01-25 14:33:21
PG&E off the hook
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-01-25 14:29:27
Incendiary ammunition
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-01-25 14:27:47
459 acres total; crews control it
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-01-16 12:55:59
Fire killed 86 people
by John Wildermuth and J.D. Morris, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2019-01-16 12:54:37
They have trouble believing company's executives
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-01-16 12:53:25
Tests in progress
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2019-01-02 13:57:07
Report blames company's trenching practices
by Vincent Moleski, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2019-01-02 13:54:04
Official says fires in area not uncommon this time of year
by Risa Johnson, Chico Enterprise-Record | posted: 2018-12-17 13:06:35
Some describe surreal landscape
by Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2018-12-17 13:05:16
Frustration is evident
by Tal Kopan, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2018-12-07 17:02:53
Trump's claims grossly overstated
by Lisa M. Krieger, Bay Area News Group | posted: 2018-12-06 12:36:20
Carr Fire had combination of deadly elements
by Jenna Chandler, Curbed L.A. | posted: 2018-12-06 12:34:50
Many think fire departments failed in their duty
by Judy Lin, CALmatters | posted: 2018-12-01 11:03:13
Concern extends to other utilities and customers in state
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2018-12-01 10:59:56
Science proves him incorrect
by Karen Peterson, Valley Journal (Ronan, Mont.) | posted: 2018-11-29 21:29:35
Died from ovarian cancer
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2018-11-23 16:58:06
Speaks incorrectly about beetle infestations
by Paul Rogers, Bay Area News Group | posted: 2018-11-23 16:54:49
That fire was in Minnesota
by Emily Reyes, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2018-11-18 16:53:23
Rain will help effort
by Chico Enterprise-Record staff report | posted: 2018-11-18 16:49:39
Biggest fire in California history
by Chico Enterprise-Record staff reports | posted: 2018-11-15 12:44:22
297 still missing
by KABC-TV News, Los Angeles | posted: 2018-11-15 12:41:52
Largest on record for Los Angeles County
by Hannan Fry and Javier Panzar, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2018-11-13 08:36:26
More strong winds on the way
by Chico Enterprise-Record staff reports | posted: 2018-11-13 08:30:03
More than 6,500 houses burned
by James Queally, Los Angeles Times | posted: 2018-11-11 14:35:22
83,000-acre fire could spread
by Chico Enterprise-Record staff reports | posted: 2018-11-11 14:30:55
25 percent containment
by NSA publications | posted: 2018-11-09 17:59:32
Need has increased dramatically
by Jonathan Cooper and Brian Melley, Associated Press | posted: 2018-11-09 14:25:54
U.S. Highway 101 jammed with people trying to flee
by Chico Enterprise-Record staff reports | posted: 2018-11-08 12:50:20
Containment rises to 20 percent; winds expected to increase
by Klondike Fire Wildfire News | posted: 2018-11-05 13:37:50
Massive Oregon fire has been burning since July
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2018-11-05 13:33:54
Newly created newspaper compiles information on cost
by CBS Los Angeles | posted: 2018-10-30 16:43:39
Thomas Fire was massive 2017 conflagration in Ventura County
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2018-10-30 16:41:16
Vegetation fires in remote areas need a different set of criteria
by Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee | posted: 2018-10-30 16:38:34
PG&E may deliberately shut off power again if conditions warrant
by Ricardo Coronado, KMVT-TV (Twin Falls, Idaho) | posted: 2018-10-23 12:42:16
No evacuations ordered and no buildings threatened
by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2018-10-23 12:38:49
Bill awaits action in full Senate
by Amy Moss-Strong, The World (Coos Bay, Ore.) | posted: 2018-10-23 12:34:07
Nearly 174,000 acres burned in fire that started in mid-July
by by Hal Bernton, The Seattle Times | posted: 2018-10-15 13:48:29
Push to light them in the fall and spring represents a profound change in prevention strategy
by by Jim Ryan, The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) | posted: 2018-10-15 13:38:39
Klondike Fire began July 15 from a lightning strike
by by Joaquin Palomino, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2018-10-15 13:34:16
Utility shuts off power preemptively due to dangerously dry, windy conditions
by by Geoff Dornan, Nevada Appeal (Carson City, Nev.) | posted: 2018-10-10 12:16:55
Poor snow pack in 2017-18 contributed to largest Nevada wildfire ever
by by Paul Rogers, Bay Area News Group | posted: 2018-10-10 11:57:23
Lack of rain, combined with strong, dry winds, create risky conditions
by by Jake Hutchison, Red Bluff Daily News | posted: 2018-10-10 11:32:36
Early autumn blaze no longer progressing; it's just short of 4,000 acres
by by Jim Schultz, Redding Record-Searchlight | posted: 2018-10-04 13:28:49
Warm, dry conditions ahead could still cause flare-ups
by by Jonathan Cooper, Associated Press | posted: 2018-09-30 17:17:59
Customers may pay for legal settlements against enormous utility
by by Bill Gabbert, Wildfire Today | posted: 2018-09-30 17:10:47
Firefighters employed by company that suffered wreck in 2017
by by Sara Zaske, University of Idaho | posted: 2018-09-24 16:01:21
University of Idaho researchers monitored nine of them
by by Daniel Hampton, Patch | posted: 2018-09-11 21:38:07
After 460,000 acres charred, firefighters nearing total suppression
by by KECI-TV staff | posted: 2018-09-11 21:35:51
They've burned nearly 10,000 acres combined
by by Sarah Ravani – San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2018-09-06 14:53:31
Dry conditions making fighting fire difficult
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2018-09-06 14:46:46
Here we go
by by Lisa Krieger | posted: 2018-09-06 12:45:20
Carr, Mendocino Complex claims adding up for insurers
by Zach Urness-Salem Statesman Journal | posted: 2018-09-06 10:45:55
Klondike Grows
by by Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle | posted: 2018-09-06 10:45:29
Wildfire along Sacramento River erupts overnight
by Joe Menden | posted: 2018-05-19 07:58:49
Ravalli County Judge
by Sade Browne | posted: 2018-05-10 17:16:28
Behind he lines
by Marcy Stamper | posted: 2018-03-23 06:17:10
Economic Development Dist
by Hendrik Broekelschen--"The Manual" | posted: 2018-03-04 10:38:26
Airborne Firefighter
by Ann McCreary | posted: 2018-01-08 15:56:38
Base to close or stay open?
by Missy Votel | posted: 2017-11-06 07:38:41
A Trail to Remember
by Stan Stewart | posted: 2017-10-13 11:56:01
One Foot In The Black
by William Kemsley-Taos News | posted: 2017-09-29 17:24:48
Saves taxpayers money
by Yvonne Menard | posted: 2017-09-15 14:13:21
National Park Jump
by Colton Davies - Castanet News | posted: 2017-09-15 08:22:03
Jumpers based in Fort St. John
by USFS | posted: 2017-08-16 06:49:37
Will stay at NCSB
by Melissa Quinn-Washington Examiner | posted: 2017-05-25 08:49:46
Three Smokejumper among those honored.
by bigskywalker | posted: 2017-05-17 07:00:46
Mann Gulch
by Montana MacLachlan | posted: 2017-05-11 17:05:31
Mission Valley Jump
by USFS Briefing Paper | posted: 2017-02-17 14:10:03
Recent Update
by By Ann McCreary | posted: 2017-02-17 06:57:38
USFS assessing possibility of moving facility
by Carol Robinson | posted: 2016-12-22 07:45:42
Ray Fernandez Rubio, 52, was a longtime smokejumper with the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon
by USFS | posted: 2016-12-14 10:08:17
Change Considered
by Horizon Line/Atlas Obscura | posted: 2016-12-14 10:04:14
Interesting and well done
by KTVC News | posted: 2016-12-01 06:22:31
Redmond smokejumper badly hurt in...
by Key Message and Background | posted: 2016-11-30 09:04:44
NCSB Under Study
by The Tundra Drums | posted: 2016-10-06 12:51:21
Alaska fire season numbers well below normal
by Eric Barker--Great Falls Tribune | posted: 2016-09-01 06:31:41
Bruce “Buck†Nelson appreciates a good adventure.
by Bethany Barnes | posted: 2016-08-18 07:19:41
A Lot of Challenges
by Bethany Barnes | posted: 2016-08-17 15:43:34
McKean Selected
by Bruce Dorries | posted: 2016-08-11 10:07:43
Smokey's Sidekicks Passion to Serve
by Mike Blinn | posted: 2016-06-15 16:35:17
Grangeville Air Center
by Posted by Sherron Lumley | posted: 2016-05-26 17:11:40
75 Years of Smokejumping
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2016-05-10 07:33:49
Laird moved to hospice
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2016-05-08 06:38:58
Have Moved
by Ollie Reed Jr. Alburquerque Journal | posted: 2016-04-10 11:22:09
DC-10 Air Tanker
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2016-04-10 10:04:38
In VA Hospital
by John Dougherty Phoenix New Times | posted: 2016-04-05 14:59:53
Yarnall Hill Fire
by Action News | posted: 2016-04-05 06:46:03
Upcoming Season
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2016-03-12 08:55:49
A good comeback
by BLM California News Bytes | posted: 2016-03-10 17:40:47
Volunteers Break Ground on Sheehy Memorial Fitness Park
by Danielle Radin KRCR TV | posted: 2016-03-08 00:00:45
Fitness Important to Smokejumping
by Brian Holmes KREM2 News | posted: 2016-02-05 07:50:42
Tree For White House
by Kristen Inbody GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE | posted: 2016-02-04 07:44:22
Great Beer
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2015-12-22 09:16:39
Check out last summer's projects.
by Adam Cotterell Boise State Public Radio | posted: 2015-12-20 15:18:50
Son of NIFC Jumper
by Charlie Palmer | posted: 2015-11-20 10:40:31
Photo ID's Needed
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2015-11-12 08:03:50
Will take job previously held by Tim DeHaas
by Kim Briggeman "Missoulian" | posted: 2015-11-04 09:54:54
Helicopter pilot, saved lives in Vietnam long before 1965
by David Erickson "The Missoulian" | posted: 2015-11-03 06:19:48
Doctor in the House
by Carl Gidlund/Neil Rylander | posted: 2015-11-02 15:27:16
Both are ill
by Airport Business | posted: 2015-10-15 10:19:09
Oklahoma City, OK, Oct. 6, 2015...An avionics upgrade by Oklahoma-based Field Aerospace will make it easier for smokejumpers to fight forest fires.
by Scott Bates | posted: 2015-10-14 16:07:13
Guest Column Missoulian 10-5-15
by Greg Beck Daily Inter Lake.com | posted: 2015-09-22 12:03:36
Ex-Smokejumper Comments
by Spencer Cole-Porterville Recorder | posted: 2015-09-22 11:53:45
Busy Year in California For Smokejumpers
by Ann McCreary Methow Valley News | posted: 2015-08-30 17:22:41
Burnouts Hold The Line
by Liz Jones KUOW 94.9 FM Seattle | posted: 2015-08-25 07:50:38
Daren Belsby has been a smokejumper for almost 30 years.
by Chuck sheley | posted: 2015-08-24 15:58:41
Reserves Short
by Choteau Acantha | posted: 2015-08-24 15:46:27
NSA Provides Benefit To Forests Strapped For Maintenance Funding
by Choteau Acantha | posted: 2015-08-24 15:46:27
NSA Provides Benefit To Forests Strapped For Maintenance Funding
by chuck sheley | posted: 2015-08-15 11:48:01
Not Many Jumpers Left In Reserve
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2015-08-12 15:39:24
Both Bases Jumped Out
by Ron Richter "Sheridan Media.com" | posted: 2015-08-11 15:50:19
The eight-person team of smokejumpers from West Yellowstone who were brought in to help fight the Sheep Creek Fire in the Bighorn Mountains west of Dayton have moved on to fight the next fire. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter sat down with one of the smokejumpers who grew up in Sheridan.
by Bill Gabbert | posted: 2015-08-09 08:20:54
Wildfire Today Website
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2015-08-09 08:07:49
Alaska Jumpers Still Active
by Drew Petersen-Powder Magazine | posted: 2015-07-10 08:35:23
Montana Skier Fights Fires
by Inquisitr | posted: 2015-06-26 19:50:37
Most Smokejumpers in Alaska Now
by Doug Houston | posted: 2015-06-22 07:00:49
Bring your plastic and cash
by Lauarelle Walsh | posted: 2015-06-20 08:23:46
North Cascades Trains Four Rookies
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2015-06-12 10:29:23
51 Jumpers Out Today June 12
by Chris Klint KTUU TV | posted: 2015-05-24 16:10:53
Red Flag Warnings Through Weekend
by Chris Liedle/News Staff/KVAL Eugene | posted: 2015-05-20 18:13:25
We're Firefighters
by Barry Hicks (MSO-64) | posted: 2015-03-08 11:40:12
Has Forest Service Fire and Aviation management applied pressure to current knowledgeable employees to not share this same public information?
by Rob Chaney--Missoulian | posted: 2015-02-22 10:30:42
The End of the Doug
by Dan Ryen (NCSB-08) | posted: 2015-02-18 07:23:31
Volunteers Needed For International Projects
by Eric J. Wallace | posted: 2015-01-28 10:26:46
After 2,168 miles on Appalachian Trail, Buck takes on a long canoe paddle.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2015-01-26 07:46:49
Start Looking Now
by Marcy Stamper-Methow Valley News | posted: 2015-01-08 17:02:49
Can We Change The Way We Attack Fires?
by Richard Halstead, The Marin Independent Journal | posted: 2014-12-24 08:41:03
Davis Perkins Back In U.S.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2014-11-25 08:03:31
Keep in Contact with Don
by Jason Pohl--The Coloradoan | posted: 2014-11-10 08:25:51
Ex-Redding Smokejumper
by Vivian Ho-SF Chronicle Staff Writer | posted: 2014-11-06 08:18:58
Former NCSB and Alaska Jumper Heading To Liberia
by Kara Tatone-The Source Weekly | posted: 2014-11-06 08:06:16
Jonathan Steward (RAC-68) releases new book.
by Dylan J. Darling--The Bulletin | posted: 2014-11-04 09:33:51
Nearly 1 million gallons loaded this year.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2014-10-22 08:02:37
Recently Released List
by Guest Opinion | posted: 2014-09-18 16:49:04
Jumper Weigh In
by Richard Terry--The Oregonian | posted: 2014-08-21 12:14:30
Want to know what it's like to jump from an airplane to fight a fire?
by Burning Issues NIFC | posted: 2014-07-26 07:55:35
The Urban Connection Trail
by Matt Gardner | posted: 2014-07-17 16:34:04
Multi-year Project Finally Completed
by Deming News | posted: 2014-07-07 21:56:31
Longstanding History
by Brin Merkley | posted: 2014-06-17 20:55:34
8KPAX.com
by Fred Donner | posted: 2014-05-29 14:37:41
First Smokejumper to die in line of duty.
by Kristen Cates (Great Falls Tribune) | posted: 2014-05-28 16:27:26
Bob Sallee Passes
by Lorrie Barclay | posted: 2014-05-17 08:07:19
Fire Season Has Started
by Leo Kay | posted: 2014-05-14 16:55:20
California Smokejumpers Featured
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2014-05-11 09:25:09
Old Air America Site To Be Visited
by Josh Mathiesen | posted: 2014-05-07 09:42:05
Jumping for 36 Years
by Chad Abraham-Aspen Daily News | posted: 2014-05-07 09:37:06
Award Recognizes Efforts To Improve Fire Safety
by Emily Schwing KUAC Fairbanks | posted: 2014-05-07 09:27:27
Jumpers Ready For Big Season
by Chad Abraham-Aspen Daily News | posted: 2014-04-28 08:43:28
Award Recognizes Efforts To Improve Fire Safety
by Josh Mathiesen | posted: 2014-04-22 08:56:43
Jumping for 36 Years
by Doug Houston | posted: 2014-03-23 10:42:20
Help The Fallen
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2014-03-23 10:38:16
$6,000 Scholarship Awards Available
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2014-03-21 16:10:02
Recent Articles Not Based On Fact
by News Release | posted: 2014-02-27 14:17:32
Parcell to run for Missoula County Sheriff
by Doug Houston | posted: 2014-02-13 08:22:05
Support the Fallen
by Karina Lopez-Imperial Valley Press | posted: 2014-01-23 14:02:30
Swing Elementary Students Hear About Smokejumping
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2014-01-06 15:39:43
Shasta-Trinity N.F. Working In Partnership to Help Disadvantaged Youth.
by Fred Cooper | posted: 2014-01-05 17:21:14
Link to the NSA Trails Website for full reports
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2014-01-02 17:15:38
There is a need to re-evaluate firefighter training and methods.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-12-28 09:01:38
Seeds From Apollo 14
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-12-25 10:12:56
NSA Smokejumper Exhibit In the Museum
by Arizona News | posted: 2013-12-20 15:53:31
Additional Smokejumper Aircraft
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-12-18 07:41:45
Smokejumpers & the CIA in Laos
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-12-17 08:36:13
Chris Farinetti working on the event
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-12-10 08:38:10
Brice (MSO-05) and LaNette Jones to open next summer.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-12-05 07:17:06
Application Period To Open In January
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-11-25 06:27:20
Check Out The Latest on The Web About And By Smokejumpers
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-11-23 09:11:39
Hit by car driven by members of his crew.
by Mike Overby | posted: 2013-11-11 15:24:46
Fighting Wildfire In The Rockies
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-09-30 07:53:44
Service to be held at NIFC
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-09-28 07:42:20
Accident Investigation In Progress
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-09-24 15:51:18
Help needed to host museum
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-09-24 15:41:22
Project Work Sets In
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-08-26 15:26:58
Boosters from Canada and Alaska Arrive in the Lower Forty-Eight.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-08-19 09:52:02
Boosters Order From Alaska
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2013-08-18 16:17:55
On Sunday afternoon August 18, several Bases are jumped out.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-08-09 09:04:18
48 Jumpers Out in Last Two Days
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2013-07-29 18:31:38
Walt Currie Celebration of Life Service this Saturday
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-07-16 06:29:22
Three $2000 Scholarships Awarded
by Chuck sheley | posted: 2013-07-11 08:59:43
Alaska continues to be active.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-07-02 11:01:47
Contact Wildland Firefighter Foundation
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-06-29 10:17:42
Boosters sent from lower 48
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-06-11 13:17:25
Memorial Services Updates 6/19
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-04-30 14:05:57
Just A Few Good Men and Women
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-04-25 14:47:30
Register Now!
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-04-04 06:39:21
West Yellowstone Base Manager Moves On
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-03-23 20:55:01
Send encouragement to fellow jumper and family.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-03-14 06:25:00
Dwight Hit Tree While on Ski Patrol
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2013-03-04 18:21:27
Joe Philpott was skiing outside Fort Collins Colorado when he was killed in an avalanche on Sunday.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-02-08 16:19:55
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Award
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-02-01 08:34:05
Lane Lamoreaux Seriously Injured in Paragliding Accident
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-01-13 17:02:50
Missoula Base Reunion Set For This Summer
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-01-13 08:51:57
BLM and USFS Smokejumpers Announce Dunton Award Winners for 2012
by Jim Cherry-NSA President | posted: 2013-01-09 08:32:18
NSA To Hold Annual Meeting in Boise
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2013-01-07 16:25:59
McCall Reunion in June
by Webmaster | posted: 2012-12-16 18:04:36
ART JUKKALA-JON MCBRIDE NATIONAL SMOKEJUMPER ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
by webmaster | posted: 2012-12-13 18:14:08
Your participation will help insure that any work we do to smokejumpers.com will be in line with serving your needs and interests.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-10-12 07:22:57
Women Smokejumper Reunion in November
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2012-09-19 18:58:01
Due to repeated poor air quality indexes associated with the Pole Creek Fire that and its proximity to the proposed site of the SMJK reunion next weekend, the committee has unanimously agreed to suspend the celebration until a later date.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-09-11 15:19:28
Robin Embry's Retirement Celebration October 5th
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-08-27 07:50:29
Redmond Reunion Information
by Patric Hedlund and Gary Meyer | posted: 2012-08-22 11:54:32
Skies exploded with crashing thunder and strobing lightning as a tropical storm cell pounded the western end of the Mountain Communities with heavy rains Saturday, Aug. 11. Flooding water gushed down streets in Pine Mountain.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-08-15 16:15:12
NSA Board of Directors Meet in Seattle in October
by Joel Metzger | posted: 2012-08-09 09:23:38
A lightning fire called the Wheats Fire was discovered early Monday morning had burned 20 acres in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness as of Tuesday afternoon, according to a report from the Stanislaus National Forest Service.
by Braden Dupuis | posted: 2012-08-07 13:39:14
From 2,000 feet above fast-spreading forest fires, they made their descent armed only with hand-tools, backpacks and their trust in each other.
by Martin Kidston | posted: 2012-07-31 08:03:33
Fire officials in the greater Missoula area raised the fire danger to “very high†on Monday while fire crews battled more than a dozen new starts across southwest Montana.
by Rob Chaney | posted: 2012-07-25 11:48:15
Smokejumpers and ground pounders stayed busy Monday, digging line around new western Montana fires started by lightning in recent days.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2012-07-03 17:06:20
8 BLM Jumpers from a Spike Base in Rawlins WY made the first ever fire jump in South Dakota on the Parker Peak Fire June 3, 2012
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-06-08 08:46:34
Nine Russian Smokejumpers Killed In Fire
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-05-28 07:52:11
Memorial For Terry McCabe Set June 9
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2012-05-15 16:43:55
Author Norman Maclean is one of four people in this year’s class of inductees to the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-05-14 18:15:33
Baumgartner Presented Leadership Award
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-05-03 09:43:57
Services for Andy Stevenson June 3rd
by Larry Lufkin (CJ-63) | posted: 2012-04-28 07:27:09
Contact Larry Lufkin
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-04-23 07:14:51
Baumgartner and Romero Selected
by Doug Houston (RAC-73) | posted: 2012-03-31 08:52:36
Wicklund Injured in Paraglider Accident
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2012-03-22 17:35:44
The NSA Board of Directors adds new members.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2012-03-22 17:22:13
Air America is holding their reunion in San Diego May 30-June 3
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2012-03-15 17:43:06
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2012-03-09 18:38:29
Mark Hentze RAC 00 drowned in Colombia South America this past Tuesday when his camp site was hit by a flash flood.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2012-02-27 17:04:42
The Missoula SmokeJumper Base hosted a contingent of Russian Smokejumpers in an effort to improve management of wildfire and agricultural burning.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-01-26 07:11:18
Andy Stevenson (RDD-65) Under Hospice Care.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-01-21 10:53:32
Members Need to Vote
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2012-01-18 17:14:47
Call Gordon Brazzi for more information
by Nate Hesse (RDD-01) | posted: 2011-12-17 13:58:46
January 7 Retirement Party
by webmaster | posted: 2011-10-25 18:21:25
Life of Smoke Jumper and Apollo Astronaut Stuart Roosa is chronicled in new book from Acclaim Press and Willie G. Moseley
by Leo Cromwell (IDC-66) | posted: 2011-10-03 16:56:30
After 395 fire jumps and 834 total jumps with the USFS/BLM,Wally Wasser retires at age 57!
by by Doug Houston (RAC-73) | posted: 2011-09-23 17:13:48
by webmaster | posted: 2011-07-31 19:47:20
Visit the NSA Store's new Bargain Bin for great deals!
by Doug Houston (RAC-73) | posted: 2011-07-26 11:50:26
Have Some Time In August to Help?
by June 4th, 2011 | posted: 2011-05-15 12:43:25
Join Us June 4th
by Message From Marie Bates at NIFC | posted: 2011-04-20 07:10:57
Scott to have marrow transplant
by webmaster | posted: 2011-04-08 22:50:51
Smokejumpers.com returns to accepting new and renewing memberships online!
by webmaster | posted: 2011-03-29 19:20:34
A memorial service for Bob Steiner (Boise '71) will be held June 4
by webmaster | posted: 2011-03-15 23:16:39
NSA site back on line!
by webmaster | posted: 2011-03-15 23:13:59
Update on Web work
by webmaster | posted: 2011-03-15 23:12:26
The NSA Website is down for major maintenance.
by Marvin Miller | posted: 2011-01-07 16:49:59
I'm sure that Bob could use some words of encouragement from any past and present jumpers who would like to send him a card or letter.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2011-01-04 10:39:29
Jedidiah Lusk died last night (Jan. 3) after a 10-month battle with cancer.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2010-12-27 11:17:56
Eddy Ward, Missoula Smokejumper Unit Manager, is retiring and you are all welcome to see him off.
by webmaster | posted: 2010-12-20 14:30:46
The Image Gallery will be down into January until I can get time for a full upgrade.
by webmaster | posted: 2010-12-16 18:10:41
The Image Gallery is down through the weekend for maintenance.
by webmaster | posted: 2010-09-22 11:42:13
Smokejumpers spend their careers going to the wrong place at the wrong time. They parachute to the edge of wildfires deep in roadless wilderness, then fight the massive blazes with little more than hand tools.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-08-26 13:53:38
Bill Yensen has been transferred to a rehabilitation center this morning.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-08-23 12:41:51
the California Professional Firefighters organization will add two Regional-5 smokejumper’s names to the memorial wall honoring those who died in the line of duty in 1970
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-08-23 12:40:09
Bill is still hospitalized at St Lukes (downtown) in Boise. Bill is improving and was moved from ICU to a regular roo
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-08-17 09:54:28
Bill Yensen is still in St. Lukes hospital (downtown) but has been moved back to the CCU (Critical Care Unit).
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-08-17 09:53:02
On August 1, Fred (NCSB-62) had quadruple bypass surgery and a valve repair.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2010-08-05 09:02:22
Congratulations to Daren Belsby, the 6th base manager of the North Cascades Smokejumper Base.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-07-28 15:40:18
Cynthia Lusk reminded me that her daughter posts updates on Jedidiah.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-07-23 19:15:36
I just got off the phone with Bill's wife, Arlene, and here is the update of Bill's battle with the Staph Infection.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-07-22 10:22:34
The doctors have described his condition as a very severe Staph Infection through-out his body.
by Michael Bellavia | posted: 2010-07-19 20:32:46
Our current focus is to get Smokey’s message out to young adults via social media
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-07-14 13:15:01
Jedidiah is battling brain cancer and the Alaska Base, led by Base Manager, Bill Cramer (NIFC-90), did their best to make the Lusk family visit a success.
by Roger Savage | posted: 2010-07-09 17:10:31
revised dates and times as of July 1st
by Mike Overby (MSO 67) | posted: 2010-07-01 19:16:41
Our new program will be similar to “March of Dimes,” and designed after the very effective fundraising program created by Team Hole in the Wall
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-06-07 17:49:42
Jon’s obituary will follow, but this is an early alert regarding his memorial service.
by webmaster | posted: 2010-06-07 09:48:29
Got gallery back up. Will need to see if it
by webmaster | posted: 2010-06-06 22:16:58
Still working things out
by Webmaster | posted: 2010-06-05 11:06:38
I'm hoping to upgrade our gallery script and solve our issue before the reunion
by Webmaster | posted: 2010-06-04 11:15:36
Hosting problems have the image gallery down
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-06-02 17:05:47
Roger Savage called from Missoula and informed me that Jon McBride (MSO-54) died this afternoon while on a bike ride with the Missoula group.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-06-02 09:33:08
Cliff's memorial service has been scheduled for July 12 at 11 AM at St. John's Cathedral in Boise.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2010-06-01 11:30:06
He left jumping last Friday and started a new job with the State of Montana as head of their safety program. So much for retirement...
by Carl Gidlund | posted: 2010-04-20 16:27:36
For those who may be interested, this Friday on CMT a new television series focused on our Smokejumpers will air on CMT.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2010-04-16 17:11:14
Retired Fire Scientist Richard Rothermel made a presentation on the Forest Service pamphlet "The Race that Couldn't Be Won" at the Intermountain Fire Lab this week.
by Larry Longley | posted: 2010-04-08 00:34:10
The Oshkosh Airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is planning a huge gathering of DC-3's in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the DC-3.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-03-27 14:27:20
Leo Cromwell (IDC-66) passed along information that Mark Kroger (RDD-73) is in St.
by Bill Woolworth | posted: 2010-03-25 10:11:40
Dr. Frank Solf, MSO and GAC during the late 60s and early 70s has myelofibrosis, a bone marrow disease.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-03-12 10:22:08
I've been getting requests on how to order 2010 Reunion T-Shirts if you are not going to attend the reunion.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-03-10 20:42:08
Wes Brown (CJ-66) passed along the sad news that long time smokejumper pilot Hal Ewing passed away March 8, 2010
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-03-01 10:27:40
Wes Brown (CJ-66) told us that long-time smokejumper pilot, Hal Ewing, has had some very serious surgeries with more coming up.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-03-01 10:26:41
an email from Tara Rothwell
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2010-02-22 10:14:51
Tara Rothwell (RAC-92) will be our link to the Lusk's and will advise us on how a donation from the NSA Good Sam Fund can best be used.
by chuck sheley | posted: 2010-02-21 16:27:59
Cynthia Lusk (RAC-87) called me today after her son (Jedidiah their youngest) had been flown to UC Davis. He's been diagnosed with a inoperable brain tumor.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2010-02-02 23:38:41
The report covers Projects, Funding, Tools, Scholarships and the activities of the Advisory Council.
by Don Mathis | posted: 2010-01-19 21:21:59
Former Smokejumper brothers, Don and John Mathis, just returned from an Antarctica expedition.
by Timothy D. Taylor Jr. | posted: 2010-01-13 14:25:53
Wish to inform all who knew my father, he passed on October 3rd 2009.
by chuck sheley | posted: 2010-01-06 14:04:02
Bill Murphy (MSO-56) reports that Harry Roberts went to the hospital for lung problems in November.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2009-11-20 21:52:11
New postings are available on the NSA Trail Maintenance Resource blog and the NSA Colorado Projects blog
by chuck sheley | posted: 2009-11-13 22:11:16
A memorial service for Earl Cooley (MSO-40) will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Sunset Funeral Home. A family burial will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Corvallis Cemetery.
by webmaster | posted: 2009-11-05 12:16:58
So when Kelsey had a project to make an informational poster for one of her design classes, she thought it would be great to make the poster about smoke jumpers, to educate her peers about the men and women who jump from planes into raging forest fire.
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2009-10-12 16:41:51
There will be a celebration of the life of Clayton Berg (MSO-52) Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Valley Nursery in Helena at 2:00 P.M.
by webmaster | posted: 2009-09-08 10:02:02
The NSA’s trail program led by McBride accomplished 130 projects with over 1000 NSA volunteers
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2009-09-01 07:19:09
Johnson Flying Service Ford Trimotor N8419 flew from Kalamazoo/Battel Creek Michigan Airport to Alma Michigan this week after being resotred by a group of dedicated volunteers.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2009-08-17 10:02:39
Fifty years ago Monday, Montana’s most violent recorded earthquake struck near Yellowstone National Park.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2009-08-03 10:08:48
Leonard Piper grew up on a farm with five brothers and three sisters. He was a popular student at Derry High School, where he took part in a play and enlisted in the Navy before graduating in 1945.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2009-07-27 10:45:28
The Forest Service is investigating the death of 20 year old firefighter Thomas Marovich from Hayward Calif
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2009-07-25 15:19:13
As of this morning the fire was at 457 acres with one Type II hand crew, and a helicopter and engine on the fire.
by webmaster | posted: 2009-07-21 12:41:20
“There was a really big open area to jump into, and I think I jinxed myself because I told my buddy, ‘Oh, I can land in that.’
by chuck sheley | posted: 2009-07-01 11:33:38
This is the first phase in an effort to save what is left of one of the original smokejumper bases (1943).
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2009-06-29 20:00:09
Brett Stearns, 29, from Craig, Colo., was working with 12 other firefighters to clear trees at Freeman Reservoir, 15 miles northeast of Craig, said BLM spokeswoman Lynn Barclay.
by chuck sheley | posted: 2009-06-02 09:41:39
Upcoming on Friday, September 11, 2009, a short memorial service will be held at the Eagle Point, Oregon, National Cemetery for Ed Weissenback (CJ-64). The service is scheduled at 11:00 a.m.
by Lowell Hanson | posted: 2009-04-28 11:13:55
The print captures two smokejumpers descending on a jump spot near a forest fire in the mountains above famous Rock Creek, Montana.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2009-04-27 21:40:32
A Neptune Aviation P2V airtanker, Tanker 42, crashed Saturday morning, yesterday, killing all 3 on board.
by John Moseley (Charley's son) | posted: 2009-02-15 11:04:38
Charley had an episode with his heart this week and got a helicopter ride from Bastrop to Austin, TX.
by webmaster | posted: 2009-02-07 20:19:39
Charley Moseley tells us Gary Welch's Leukemia has returned and he has chosen to go into an experimental drug regime
by webmaster | posted: 2009-02-07 20:05:21
Meeting minutes from the Sept 2008 Board of Directors meeting in Redmond have been posted
by Doug Houston | posted: 2009-01-10 12:50:42
The Smokejumper Smoked Imperial Stout beer, brewed by the Lefthand Brewing company, is now available in stores across the U.S.
by Buck Nelson, Fairbanks '81 | posted: 2008-12-22 15:52:16
The Alaska Smokejumpers will be celebrating our 50th year on Friday, June 5; and Saturday, June 6, 2009.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2008-12-19 13:11:12
Kasmarpro, the Merchandise Store of the NSA, has drastically reduced prices on select DVD.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2008-11-26 12:36:26
400 friends, family, co-workers and mourners gathered at the Neptune hangar in Missoula this past Saturday to remember the crew from Tanker 09 which was lost on September 1 near Reno.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2008-11-23 20:44:59
Left Hand SmokeJumper Smoked Imperial Porter 2008 Release Party
by Doug Houston | posted: 2008-11-20 09:50:59
Earl Cooley, pioneer smokejumper, now 97 years of age is currently in rehab at Village Health Center after a serious bout of flu and pneumonia.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2008-10-28 16:48:33
Two dozen U.S. Forest Service smokejumpers from seven western bases will climb trees in Worcester for the next two months, looking for infestations of the Asian longhorned beetle.
by Pam Cosgrove/KASMAR Promotions, Inc. | posted: 2008-10-28 10:37:50
The NSA Merchandise Store has some new items to offer just in time for the holiday shopping season.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2008-10-15 10:46:13
Expect the 2008 SSIP roll-out party (only one party this year) at the brewery sometime in late November or early December. SSIP will be available in many more states than it was in 2006
by Doug Houston | posted: 2008-09-25 16:05:16
Earl Cooley turns a young 97 on September 26th
by Doug Houston | posted: 2008-09-04 10:01:47
Neptune Tanker 09 crashed shortly after takeoff from Stead in Nevada on Labor Day. A left engine fire started the eventual crash killing
Gene Wahlstrom, 61, pilot, Greg Gonsioroski, 41, co-pilot, and Zachary VanderGriend, 25, mechanic.
by Charley Moseley | posted: 2008-08-26 15:07:23
It is being held... at the very beautiful Eagle Crest Lodge about five miles west of Redmond. Please hail past and current jumpers—and their friends.
by Andrew Butte | posted: 2008-08-20 12:15:46
Since the precedence was set using the Jolly(s), every active jumper might want to know what went
right and what could be done better.
by webmaster | posted: 2008-07-28 20:00:44
Charley Moseley is in contact and would appreciate hearing from folks.
by Wes Langley | posted: 2008-07-18 12:58:32
This is a call to action to smokejumpers all over the country who have an opportunity to be of some assistance to this very special lady and surviving wife of a famous early smokejumper.
by chuck sheley | posted: 2008-05-08 11:15:02
This year’s race saw ten teams of four adults trek through 100 miles of punishing terrain across the Scottish Highlands.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2008-05-07 13:10:38
Monday, 12 USFS smokejumpers started ram-air rookie training in Fairbanks. The jumpers are a representation from most of the FS bases.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2008-05-07 13:09:57
Bill Cramer has accepted the Alaska BLM Smokejumper Base Manager position.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2008-05-03 11:32:38
Stan Cohen and the Museum of Mountain Flying in Missoula have assembled a display on the movie "Red Skies of Montana".
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2008-05-03 11:28:25
Stan Cohen and the Museum of Mountain Flying in Missoula have assembled a display on the movie "Red Skies of Montana".
by webmaster | posted: 2008-04-20 13:20:29
Tom, who died March 9, was a Missoula jumper in 1957, 1958, 1960, 1975-1979, 1981-1983 and 1985. He was a forestry professor at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
by webmaster | posted: 2008-04-15 14:21:53
That’s not a bird, or a plane and, despite the appearance of the red and blue canopy flying through the sky, it’s not a superhero either. It’s a smokejumper from the Alaska Fire Service on the first day of training.
by CURT SYNNESS (Independent Record) | posted: 2008-04-02 19:45:19
More than 60 years ago, before helicopters were used for mountain and wilderness rescues, Helena's Dr. Amos "Bud" Little was making rescues from the sky.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2008-03-26 12:08:38
Richard Widmark Died Monday at this home on Roxbury Conecticut at age 93
by webmaster | posted: 2008-03-23 17:16:01
The Membership Store is back in business and ready to take your new applications and membership and renewals alike.
by Bob Garrard McCall (MYC 1949) | posted: 2008-03-17 11:15:50
"Bob, pull your emergency chute", I heard myself mumble.When I did, it tried to open,then proceeded to wrap around the main chute.
by Stuart Frohm (ourmidland.com) | posted: 2008-03-13 10:53:47
Paying passengers will have a chance in August to take off from Midland Barstow Airport on a 79-year-old "Tin Goose" airliner that transported smokejumpers. The Ford Tri-Motor, piloted by former Midlander and veteran airline pilot Cody Welch, is to be at the airport Aug. 18-20.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2008-03-05 09:55:09
Have you ever wanted to hike the Bob from North to South? Led by Mike Overby, MSO'67 several NSA trail crew volunteers are planing to do this prior to meeting up with an NSA trail crew in July.
by webmaster | posted: 2008-03-03 17:50:39
Membership Store still experiencing problems at the start of March '08
by webmaster | posted: 2008-02-09 19:44:47
We are now aiming for the end of the month and hope for much sooner.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2008-02-08 09:54:52
Tommy Albert, old CJ smokejumper and smokejumper pilot, has added a really well done model of the jumper dumper airplane, the twin beech, to the smokejumper display at the Evergreen Aviation Museum.
by Jon McBride | posted: 2008-02-07 09:59:17
This article appeared in the latest NSA Trail Maintenance Newsletter which was just released.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2008-01-15 13:37:38
If you are a member of the NSA and interested in getting back in the woods with a group of fellow smokejumpers working on trail or restoration projects in the national forests, please complete the form by March 15
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2008-01-15 13:36:47
the NSA Trail Maintenance Program has a coordinated a major historic site renovation project on the San Juan National Forest for June 22-28, 2008.
by Darryl Christian (NCSB '74) | posted: 2008-01-14 12:47:34
There is a bond between smokejumpers, that is not always achieved in many of our jobs and careers that we may have had after our unique experiences of being a "smokejumper". Once you are a smokejumper, you are always a part of that family.
by webmaster | posted: 2008-01-06 13:02:23
Three things from 1950 that no longer have to work:
1.The 1950 Lincoln Continental
2.Post war advertising
3.Geof Hochmuht!
by Doug Houston | posted: 2007-12-28 12:43:52
Daryl Christian, prior NCSB and Redmond jumper from the 70's/80's, was one of those whose home was caught in the flood causing excessive damage.
by Glenn Hodges (National Geographic Society) | posted: 2007-12-21 13:04:53
with more moxie than money, the world's first and largest aerial firefighting force snuffs wildfires across 11 time zones
by Sam Taylor | posted: 2007-12-21 13:02:32
Project lets former smokejumpers reconnect while helping remodel Forest Service cabin
by Denny Breslin | posted: 2007-11-26 09:51:08
But after reading the critical comments from Gene DeBruin's family and the account from Phisit, it is clear that Mr. Herzog went beyond the bounds of "literary license" into what amounts to mean fiction.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2007-11-02 10:25:41
Stan Linnertz has taken over as the NSA Board Director in charge of Merchandising and is working closely with KASMAR
by John Walden | posted: 2007-10-24 21:33:05
a pair of fire experts have been called in to help with the major California fires
by Jerry Spence | posted: 2007-10-19 09:36:04
There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial for Kellie Klump on Saturday Oct. 27th
by Terry Reece | posted: 2007-10-12 09:38:25
Just published book includes chapters on early Fairbanks jump base
by Norm Hill FBX 63 | posted: 2007-10-02 16:37:52
Want to own your own Frod Tri-Motor? One's for sale!
by John Walden | posted: 2007-09-26 10:08:51
Bozeman Watch Co. chief executive Christopher Wardle presented Doug Houston, president of the National Smokejumper Association, with a check
by Kelly Andersson | posted: 2007-09-21 13:06:36
Maclean's book profiles the firefighters and details the chronology of the perfect set-up for a perfectly disastrous fire.
by chuck sheley | posted: 2007-09-16 19:17:27
At this time (Sept. 2007), Scott has been hospitalized in Boise for over nine weeks and has undergone four rounds of chemotherapy.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2007-09-15 07:58:53
Scott Anderson, McCall 84-03, and currently working at BIFC, was diagnosed with leukemia in June.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2007-09-14 21:34:08
cards/thoughts can be sent to Jim Klump, PO Box 5, Forbestown, Ca 95941
by Doug Houston | posted: 2007-09-14 21:32:57
Chief Justice Roberts comparing what smokejumpers do as firefighters to the law profession.
by John Walden | posted: 2007-08-18 16:03:03
"What startled me, and eventually entrapped me in the story, was the personalities of the four people who died," Maclean said
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2007-08-08 10:16:21
Smokejumpers Dodge Moving Blaze,or: Fire Chases Old Smokejumpers
by John Walden | posted: 2007-07-23 10:14:26
"The real bottom line is OSHA and the Forest Service will hopefully work together to prevent tragedies like this in the future…. It's not about providing a scapegoat,"
by Stevan Smith | posted: 2007-07-17 14:55:47
After seeing "Rescue Dawn" I learned that it is a good movie for people who do not know the real story.
by webmaster | posted: 2007-07-16 22:35:45
As a lightning-ignited fire raged deep in the Sierra backcountry north of Truckee, Derek Kramer threw himself from a turbo-prop airplane at 1,500 feet and hurtled toward the ground.
by Jerry DeBruin (Associate) | posted: 2007-06-20 11:50:03
The movie is vaguely based on the book Escape From Laos, written by Dieter Dengler. However, the movie takes liberties that are offensive to anyone who is familiar with the events..
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2007-06-03 21:34:57
If you are not going to the reunion in Boise, this may be your last chance to get a bottle or two of the special commemorative brewing of SSIP.
by webmaster | posted: 2007-06-03 13:12:08
"We want to make sure there's a permanent record of what happened up there," Savage said.
by Jerry I. Ogawa (MYL1967) | posted: 2007-05-07 23:28:55
In our last full committee meeting in Boise, the 2007 NSA Reunion Committee agreed to waive the late registration fee for May, 2007
by Doug Houston | posted: 2007-05-03 23:23:15
The Boise Reunion will have a silent auction on Friday and a raffle of a New Sako Rifle & Original Ken Perkins SJ Art ending Saturday.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2007-05-01 09:49:50
the NSA Trail Maintenance Program will be the recipient of a $4000 grant for the purposes of purchasing new equipment for the use of our volunteers
by Francis Mohr | posted: 2007-04-23 10:13:06
bus up/from Idaho City (39 miles from Boise) to the old Jumper Base, tour of Historic Buildings, Lunch in the Park, a demo jump from the McCall Base where we all trained, and music/refreshments on the lawn/house of Kenn Smith
by chuck sheley | posted: 2007-04-21 12:37:26
Max Glaves' family wants to the smokejumper community to know that Max is recovering from artery surgery
by Doug Houston | posted: 2007-03-27 14:56:24
We are looking for donated items for the Friday nite Silent Auction.
by webmaster | posted: 2007-03-26 10:33:15
Reunion Registrations are arriving and we have determined a trend: A hearty interest in having Group Activities on Friday June 8
by Jerry I. Ogawa (MYL1967) | posted: 2007-03-13 16:33:59
All the proceeds made from the raffle and silent auction of SSIP will go to all NSA efforts and just recently the NSA received $800 from Lefthand Brewing Co.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2007-03-05 10:50:29
The award compliments Pat on his outstanding contributions in technical, safety and promotional parachute projects.
by John Walden | posted: 2007-02-19 20:40:23
Former smokejumper spearheads effort to turn a closed base near Cave Junction into a museum honoring the airborne firefighters
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2007-02-19 13:11:57
Frenchtown Rural Fire District is currently accepting applications from young men and women to participate in FF/EMT training program.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2007-02-07 22:52:20
Initial plans and project description are posted at the Colorado project trail blog
by Steve Nemore (RAC 69) | posted: 2007-01-25 10:46:27
Lots of new downloadable information on the Reunion 2007 link from this website.
by John Walden | posted: 2007-01-22 21:40:52
T his is the offseason for the nation's wildland firefighters, yet from Oregon to Montana to New Mexico there is a palpable fear and anxiety among the men and women responsible for quelling Western forest fires.
by webmaster | posted: 2007-01-19 22:14:46
The Redding Smokejumper Base will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on May 19th 2007.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2007-01-05 11:12:20
This a correction to the article written December ll.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2007-01-03 20:51:57
Chris Lennert, Director of Sales and Marketing for Left Hand Brewing presented Stan Linnertz (MSO '61) with a check for $800 for the Art Jukkala Scholarship Program.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-12-22 10:16:02
The possibility of being held personally liable for actions during wildland fires has loomed over firefighters ever since four local firefighters died in the Thirtymile Fire.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2006-12-20 21:37:59
The NSA Trails Advisory Council met in Missoula in early December
by John Walden | posted: 2006-12-18 13:14:07
Forestry officials don't attend the demo of the aircraft that assisted on Inland blazes.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2006-12-11 13:48:40
3 New Items have been added to the inventory at Western Heritage.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2006-12-11 13:48:05
$4000 will be given to the Finn Ward fund
by John Walden | posted: 2006-11-24 12:56:13
Time is ticking away on a chronograph auction to benefit the Missoula-based National Smokejumpers Association and an injured Missoula youth.
by webmaster | posted: 2006-11-21 10:39:29
Three separate events in Colorado are planned for the release, all with proceeds going directly to a scholarship fund for children of Smokejumpers killed in action.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-11-12 23:28:46
Some Forest Service employees fear they too could be targeted for blame
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2006-11-05 12:06:06
A memorial web site has been created to honor the 5 USFS Firefighters killed in the line of duty on the Esperanza Fire.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2006-10-30 10:20:16
The report to the NSA Board of Directors on October 7, at their annual meeting in Wenatchee, WA.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2006-10-17 10:03:46
The Mann Gulch DC 3 is now on permanent display
by John Tarver Bailey - Bozeman Watch Co. | posted: 2006-09-26 10:19:42
We at the Bozeman Watch Company are proud to be able to help the efforts of the smokejumpers around the country, and have donated upwards of US$2,000 to the NSA through sales of our SmokeJumper Chronograph
by Kate Ramsayer (bendbulletin.com) | posted: 2006-09-26 10:07:16
"My first thought was to save myself, but after I did there was no question" about going back to save the others, he said.
by webmaster | posted: 2006-09-11 09:34:49
A Benefit Auction for Finn Ward will be held on September 16 at the Traveler's Rest Country Store in Montana.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2006-08-21 16:11:51
Spencer Stanley Koyle, 33, died Thursday afternoon while fighting the Devil's Den Fire burning about three miles east of Oak City.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2006-08-15 09:47:06
Four people died in the crash of a helicopter on a fire suppression mission in the Payette National Forest
by Walt Wasser | posted: 2006-08-10 09:39:19
Boise Blm Smokejumpers will be hosting a 20 year reunion on September 29th in Boise, Idaho.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2006-08-09 21:59:41
"Have I Got a Deal For You!" These infamous words were spoken by Fred Brauer, MSO '41 to a cheering group of enthusiastic smokejumper volunteers
by John Walden | posted: 2006-08-06 23:53:49
Two pilots died after a long day battling wildfires
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2006-08-02 15:26:38
NSA Trail Maintenance Program created a scholarship fund so that children of smokejumpers killed in action
by John Walden | posted: 2006-07-23 13:28:56
When fires first setup is when people like Lyndsey Lalicker get the call. Lalicker is a smokejumper working out of West Yellowstone.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2006-07-23 13:28:31
10 firefighters deplyed shelters Tuesday in a fast moving fire on the Shoshone National Forest.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-07-11 18:32:08
Firefighter Kenneth Jordan once hoped to lead one of the nation's elite teams of specialized wildfire and disaster incident managers. Not anymore.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2006-06-29 18:15:15
One NSA trail project down, 15 to to go!
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2006-06-29 18:14:13
Jon McBride, NSA trail maintenance program chief, announced today that the 2006 NSA Trail is well underway.
by webmaster | posted: 2006-06-23 00:59:48
Finn Ward is the son of Edmund Ward, current Missoula Smokejumper Base Manager, and Pam Ward. ...Finn’s medical expenses have exceeded $100,000 above what the insurance has covered to date.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-06-11 22:18:58
Freddie Miller jumped out of airplanes for four years of his life.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-05-30 23:12:41
Officials are predicting a "routine" fire season this year, said Bill Selby, smokejumper unit manager at the Redmond Air Center.
by Bill Ruskin | posted: 2006-05-21 21:02:51
Jon Mcbride, NSA trail boss released detailed descriptions of trail and releated maintenance projects for 2006 today.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-05-21 11:18:48
The National Smokejumper Center (NSC) was "born" during a meeting at the USFS West Yellowstone Smokejumper Base on April 27, 2006.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-05-13 12:16:47
Evergreen International Aviation... reports the mammoth tanker is ready to fly
by John Walden | posted: 2006-04-27 20:14:12
Keith Beartusk's career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs has gone beyond his wildest expectations.
by webmaster | posted: 2006-04-09 12:20:08
Good news for any NSA volunteer that would like to get crosscut saw certified and volunteer for an NSA trail maintenance project at the same time
by John Walden | posted: 2006-04-02 17:32:49
As the parched Southwest braces for a record wildfire season, some lawmakers say they are worried that repeated cuts in the Forest Service budget have left it unprepared to fight forest fires.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-03-21 20:09:08
The man credited with giving birth to modern aerial firefighting died Monday in Chico. Joseph B. Ely was 94.
by Betty Violette | posted: 2006-03-15 08:50:57
The family of Tom De Jong will host a memorial July 21, 2006 in the Wilma Bldg. basement meeting room 4-7 pm.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-03-15 08:34:49
The mission of the Feather River Hot Shots is to serve the public by going to national disasters and wildfires
by Chuck Sheley | posted: 2006-03-07 19:08:41
ACTION ITEMS FROM RENO, NEVADA NSA BOARD MEETING
by John Walden | posted: 2006-02-28 08:53:11
The U.S. Forest Service is studying how to contract out more than two-thirds of its total workforce by 2009
by John Walden | posted: 2006-02-15 00:23:21
early warnings that we are likely facing our earliest fire season ever
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2006-01-31 18:16:12
Federal officials say Arizona will have the necessary aerial resources to help battle a potentially huge fire season, despite the loss of half of their heavy airtanker fleet.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-01-30 18:48:53
Warm, dry and fire prone. That's the prediction weather scientists, foresters and fire officials are making for New Mexico in the coming months.
by Michael Hill (WYS 95) | posted: 2006-01-24 21:00:16
What connections do smokejumpers have with Antarctica? I once asked myself and now having spent a season down on the "Ice" I’ve discovered just what the link is.
by John Walden | posted: 2006-01-15 11:26:00
There will be sufficient air tankers, helicopters and other firefighting resources to battle what could be severe wildfire season in the West, federal officials say.
by John Walden (MSO 1965) | posted: 2006-01-09 09:25:05
The survivor of two terrible crashes, both related to her job as a smokejumper for the U.S. Forest Service, the Waitsburg woman is making a comeback.
by Doug Houston, President, NSA | posted: 2005-12-19 20:25:14
With another year coming to a close, it has been a good one for the National Smokejumper Association.
by webmaster | posted: 2005-12-10 21:34:03
John Berry (RAC-70) retired January 3, 2006 from the Eldorado National Forest. John was Forest Supervisor from July 1999 till his retirement.
by John Walden | posted: 2005-12-10 21:15:26
It's such a perfect example of what the Forest Service considers a bad situation that the agency has used it as a scenario in a national training course.
by John Walden | posted: 2005-12-10 21:14:22
Panelists Dale Bosworth, Chuck Keegan, Sherm Anderson and John Gatchell listen to Sen. Conrad Burns, R-Mont., as he introduces a hearing on the Forest Service planning process Friday in Missoula.
by John Walden | posted: 2005-12-02 20:31:22
State and federal agencies are giving away money to community groups trying to protect themselves from fire
by John Walden | posted: 2005-11-29 09:17:22
Local area institutes fuel reduction program and agency coordination operation after disastrous fire season.
by John Walden | posted: 2005-11-29 09:15:26
Robert Sallee seems a forthcoming yet reluctant celebrity of sorts.
by Idaho company wins contract to maintain Mann Gulch Trail | posted: 2005-11-09 19:29:06
Clearway Services of Whitebird won the contract for the Mann Gulch trail reconstruction and maintenance project
by webmaster | posted: 2005-10-24 18:48:00
In 1945, when the soldiers finally got their orders to head to the West Coast, they thought they would be going to fight against Japan in the Pacific. Instead, their train made a pit stop in the mountains of Oregon.
by webmaster | posted: 2005-09-15 21:34:51
Our former store is now converted to the Membership Store, where you can renew your existing membership, or become a new member just as you have before.
by Romie Deschamps MSO 61-64 | posted: 2005-09-15 06:58:54
My wife, Pat whom alot of MSO jumpers know, as a Nurse from St. Pats was deployed to Katrinia via a DMAT strike team.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2005-09-09 17:55:36
Chief Farrar of the Jackson MS is requesting the following items for his Department. I can confirm that this is a legitimate request.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2005-09-04 13:08:13
According to this mornings Smokejumper Status Report, 3 Boise Smokejumpers have deployed to the Southeast for Hurricane Katrina relief eforts.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2005-08-11 09:07:18
3 Firefighters deployed fire shelters during a burnover on the Tarkio Fire west of Missoula Thursday Evenin
by webmaster | posted: 2005-08-08 20:16:02
Department of Agriculture Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth today selected John Twiss to head the agency’s law enforcement and investigations branch.
by webmaster | posted: 2005-08-08 19:49:14
On August 13 at the Willows Airport, the Mendocino National Forest will host an anniversary day marking the 50th year of aerial firefighting.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2005-08-05 17:55:15
Several Fires broke out along Interstate 90 West of Missoula Thursday evening.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2005-07-30 19:57:48
Carbon monoxide may have disoriented Novato firefighter Steven Rucker, who died while battling the fall 2003 Cedar wildfire.
by webmaster | posted: 2005-07-24 16:17:12
The Forest Service says Margery Kuehn-Tabor, from Grangeville, Idaho, has a broken hip and other injuries.
by Kelly Andersson | posted: 2005-07-23 22:42:26
Pilot and two Jumpers injured at Las Vegas
by Webmaster | posted: 2005-07-02 18:12:23
A hacker exploit brought the site down July 1st and 2nd while unrelated issues delayed the planned July 1st store changeover.
by webmaster | posted: 2005-06-29 07:05:32
The last days of the Smokejumpers.com Store are passing quickly. Don't miss the bargans on the last few remaining products!
by webmaster | posted: 2005-06-18 17:58:58
The Asian longhorned beetle has once again been discovered in Central Park and smokejumpers are on the scene to lend a hand
by webmaster | posted: 2005-06-17 08:39:08
All remaining Books are now just $9.95!
by webmaster | posted: 2005-06-12 16:09:20
Only a few weeks left for the NSA's online store closeout pricing!
by webmaster | posted: 2005-06-12 12:48:50
Smoke, flames attract dangerous insects, trainers say.
by webmaster | posted: 2005-05-23 20:06:58
Time is running out on the NSA's online store closeout pricing! All remaining Caps and T-Shirts just $9.95!
by webmaster | posted: 2005-05-15 14:44:07
The upshot of all this for you, the NSA shopper, is great deals!
by webmaster | posted: 2005-05-13 20:32:16
The NSA's forum will be down for a few days while we make updates to our software.
by Chris Sorensen-Associate | posted: 2005-04-21 19:46:11
An Aero Union P3 Orion Air Tanker was lost on the Lassen National Forest Wednesday evening during a training flight.
by webmaster | posted: 2005-03-08 13:34:28
Planting at Arlington Cemetery commemorates splashdown of Apollo
by webmaster | posted: 2005-03-08 13:26:19
McChesney retired in January from a 35-year career battling fires for the Forest Service - a career that took him all over North America and gave him thousands of memories.
by webmaster | posted: 2005-03-08 13:23:04
Bay Area artist says sketching helped pass time in wilderness
by Doug Houston | posted: 2005-02-15 15:45:04
In a quest to find the "toughest tongue in town," a smokejumper outlasted a Klingon and a roller derby queen to take home the crown
by Doug Houston | posted: 2005-02-15 15:43:10
The next NSA Executive Board Meeting will be held March 5th in Portland, Oregon
by Doug Houston | posted: 2005-01-11 15:40:08
Curt was a longtime Missoula smokejumper who has been the FMO at the West Fork District, Bitterroot National Forest, for the past several years.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2005-01-11 13:55:38
His hopes are to find some of the older jumpers for interviews and research the aerial fire protection service gaining historical information on the Russian smokejumper program.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-12-15 14:06:50
Mike McMillian has added a whole new album to his ever-popular photo gallery!
by webmaster | posted: 2004-12-07 14:54:35
an improved parachute system used by both agencies could decrease operational complexity without sacrificing current efficiencies and could produce economies of scale that would help reduce the cost of parachute procurement
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-11-25 00:46:50
A Hawkins and Powers C119 Flying Box Car was flown from Greybull Wyoming to Namibia for the film.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-11-21 21:35:03
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is recruiting for the first time in seven years
by John Accola, Rocky Mountain News | posted: 2004-11-10 02:28:22
Group blamed for Sand Dunes blaze will pay $695,000
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-11-05 15:33:53
Rep. Barbara Cubin, R-Wyo., who drafted and is carrying the
Public Safety Officer Benenfit for Pilots in the House, won a sixth
term Tuesday.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-10-22 20:14:13
A significant portion of NSA funding for important programs such as reunions, membership services, and museum displays comes from the sale of NSA merchandise.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-10-12 15:30:11
The aerial firefighting company puts $32 million a year into the local economy. Its troubles have serious implications for the schools, services and the area at large.
by webmaster | posted: 2004-09-05 13:28:23
After several months’ absence, the popular image gallery is now restored.
by Doug Houston | posted: 2004-09-02 15:52:38
The Seattle Mariners have asked Dale Longanecker to throw out the first ball at their September 11th baseball game in Seattle
by Chuck Sheley (Editor) | posted: 2004-08-26 12:45:01
Volunteer Historian needed to ensure NSA/Smokejumping history is accurately represented, maintained and preserved
by Doug Houston (NSA President) | posted: 2004-08-24 04:05:56
John Button, a smokejumper for 31 years, has been named manager of the North Cascades Smokejumper Base
by Doug Houston (NSA President) | posted: 2004-08-24 04:04:52
A pilot was killed when his helicopter crashed ferrying supplies to a remote fire in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
by Doug Houston (NSA President) | posted: 2004-08-24 04:02:24
It was Dale's 300th fire jump and Mark's 299th. That is an amazing amount of experience and jumps on one fire.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-08-12 01:27:52
"My main goal in life was to become a smoke jumper, and once I became one, I had no desire to do anything else," says Longanecker
by webmaster | posted: 2004-08-06 22:16:23
"After a good lightning bust comes through, we'll get inundated with a couple of hundred (reports)," said Steve Arasim, the assistant emergency operations manager.
by webmaster | posted: 2004-08-06 22:11:51
The Alaska Fire Service building at Fort Wainwright has become a crossroads for firefighting personnel who are rushing in from all over the state and country to help with the worst fire season in decades.
by Chuck Mansfield (CJ-59) | posted: 2004-07-30 12:11:04
A civil suit has been brought against USFS for failures in Biscuit fire planning and recovery efforts
by Chuck Mansfield | posted: 2004-07-30 12:06:10
The Grants Pass Daily Courier published a series of 7 articles on the Biscuit Fire on July 14, 15, 16, 17.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-07-16 23:05:32
"They are the World War II generation that we're losing thousands of by the day," former smokejumper Chuck Sheley said.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-07-12 23:40:41
FSEER is suing the forest service over the names in the death investigation of the 2003 central Idaho wildfire
by webmaster | posted: 2004-07-09 12:24:50
Hundreds ascend Storm King in honor of fallen firefighters
by webmaster | posted: 2004-07-09 12:22:51
"We were supposed to save our own lives," he said. "Once we got here, we should have been able to save our own lives."
by Dan Casey | posted: 2004-07-05 19:37:13
This briefing focuses specifically on FAA’s airtanker airworthiness jurisdiction and builds on a recent prior general briefing paper
by Dan Casey | posted: 2004-07-05 19:35:08
Both reports emphasized inadequate airframe maintenance and overloading by some airtanker operators.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-07-02 19:15:37
The government has cleared 5 P3 Orion tankers owned by Aero Union Corp. for service.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-06-19 15:36:17
The Northern Rockies Coordinating Group has secured an additional 14 helicopters, nine single-engine air tankers and two water scooping aircraft.
by Stacey Anderson | posted: 2004-06-19 15:36:00
Nationally, 6,937,584 wildland acres were burned by 88,458 fires in 2002.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-06-19 03:31:12
The Image gallery should follow suit shortly! Thank you for your patience!
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-06-11 22:45:42
Smokejumpers.com Store and Image Gallery will be off-line as we attempt to adjust them to server changes
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-06-10 03:01:04
Beginning Thursday evening June 10th around 7pm, Smokejumpers.com will be off-line for an indeterminate length of time as we adjust to hosting changes
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-06-07 02:10:50
Associated Airtanker Pilots Poosition Statement posted at airtanker.com
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-06-03 20:57:28
Montana Senator Conrad Burns(R) grilled the Forest Service Wednesday about getting heavy air tankers back in service.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-06-02 18:31:19
The Missoula Chamber of Commerece has launched a "Green Ribbon" campaign to raise awareness about he importance of Air Tankers.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-06-02 18:30:47
BLM Director Kathleen Clarke and Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth said yesterday that they couldn't justify using the old tankers because of safety risks.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-05-29 15:20:56
Smokejumpers.com announces the addition of Who’s Coming to the Reunion 2004 section!
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-05-28 19:55:47
The Oregon state forester has declared a state of emergency over the shortage of large air tankers
by Leo Cromwell | posted: 2004-05-17 12:21:31
With deep regrets, Smokey Stover will miss this year's reunion in Missoula.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-05-15 17:22:59
This week the government cancelled its contract for 33 heavy air tankers for this season.
by Chuck Wildes | posted: 2004-05-14 21:03:33
The Reunion MC is putting together "the best of the best" stories from each of the bases to be told at the banquet. We need your stories.
by Chuck Wildes | posted: 2004-05-14 21:00:55
Less Beer, BBQ and BS that is!register early for Reunion 2004! Don't be caught standing in line while the others are festificating!
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-05-07 18:46:09
The U.S. Forest Service could suspend or dismiss six employees for their handling of the forest fire that killed two firefighters near Salmon last summer.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-04-28 15:07:10
Federal regulators said Friday that inadequate maintenance of aging aircraft is to blame in three fatal firefighting accidents over the past decade
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-04-26 14:52:09
PDF document of NTSB recommendation
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-04-26 14:51:00
Brenda Lee McFarland-Klakken, wife of Shane Klakken R-1 Leadplane pilot, passed away Thursday April 22, 2004, in Missoula after a year long battle with cancer.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-04-23 13:26:53
The U.S. Forest Service is trying to diversify its California firefighting ranks by recruiting job applicants from areas with ethnic populations.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-04-16 16:19:45
Vendors, Sponsors, and Cooperators are stepping forward asking for a piece of the reunion action in Missoula, June 18,19,20,2004.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-04-12 20:56:12
officials received an anonymous report of a shelter tearing near the shake handles.
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-04-12 03:28:44
The National Interagency Fire Center identified three areas with the greatest fire risks
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-04-09 23:59:22
"The National Guard has been a huge part of our firefighting effort,"
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-03-30 19:26:21
Missoula Reunion 2004 Is Going To Be BIG.
by Website | posted: 2004-03-27 02:28:35
Fewer National Guard soldiers are available to fight forest fires this summer, so the state is looking for new ways to do the work.
by Fred Cooper | posted: 2004-03-22 18:15:13
Forest Service Retiree's Reunion 2005 "Celebrating the People" Portland Oregon,
September 4-9, 2005
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-03-20 02:14:19
They prepared for a shooting war in Europe and the Pacific, but ended up waging a secret war against fires and bombs in the forests of the western United States.
by webmaster | posted: 2004-03-06 14:53:47
Missoula, Montana-- June 18,19,20, is coming up fast! And so is the early registration price break deadline of May 1st!
Check the Reunion 2004 section for registration specifics, resources, lodging information and much more. Don't miss out! Register now!!
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-02-27 21:06:15
Salvage logging has become a contentious political issue in the United states in recent years, as millions of acres of national forests have burned annually
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-02-27 21:01:04
Experts point to ongoing drought as one of the big factors
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-02-20 20:59:07
A machine that turns leaves and other fire hazards into mulch is among fire-prevention strategies shown to federal officials visiting Florida.
by Karen Mora | posted: 2004-02-19 01:09:46
Fire Management Today is seeking entries for its annual fire photo contest.
by Leo Cromwell | posted: 2004-02-15 16:50:38
McCall Smokejumper's Base Manager, Neal Davis and McCall's Dispatch Center Manager Duke Norfleet have retired
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-02-13 20:42:17
"It's so much better from a standpoint of safety, managing fires instead of throwing flesh and blood at them."
by Willy Acton | posted: 2004-02-10 14:43:53
Lee "Hardrock" Jensen is retiring after 35 years in fire!
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-02-06 19:28:49
Funding for wildfire fighting would go up significantly under President Bush’s budget plan, but the final total would still fall short of the actual money spent on fire suppression in recent years.
by JEFF BARNARD Statesman Journal | posted: 2004-01-30 14:59:24
Several fatal crashes have prompted special driving courses for firefighting crews.
by Eric Hipke | posted: 2004-01-27 00:38:56
Friday, March 19th and Saturday March 20th. RSVP by March 10th!
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-01-22 21:44:58
Troyer´s words, welcomed by the families, represented a shift away from a time when the deaths of firefighters were considered unavoidable casualties, like soldiers killed in battle.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2004-01-19 18:01:26
The final Forest Service report on the fatal Cramer Fire in Idaho is available
by Webmaster | posted: 2004-01-16 01:07:48
Ellinger's squadron was left grounded during the Cedar Fire, because his pilots weren't certified by the CDF to fight fires.
by webmaster | posted: 2004-01-09 00:30:29
As the U.S. Forest Service budget dwindles, nonprofit, community-based groups are stepping up to pick up the slack.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-12-28 17:02:21
the crew heard a "thump." The pilot leveled the wings and the aircraft subsequently collided with an open pasture
by webmaster | posted: 2003-12-27 18:26:25
Forest Service employees escape as plane goes down, bursts into flames
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-12-24 20:58:44
A Forest Service Beech Baron crashed in Missoula Monday Night in pea soup fog.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-12-23 13:09:16
SkyDiver Cheryl Stearns, is making plans for a 130,000 foot jump from the stratosphere.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-12-19 14:18:13
After 43 years as a firefighter's eye in the sky, Jim Haslip knows fire. Haslip spotted this year's Snowbank Fire and is convinced it never should have grown beyond a quarter-acre near Copper Creek.
by Ron Stoleson | posted: 2003-12-17 14:55:00
A man called me today who is planning to participate in a voluntary medical mission in Guyana.
by Larry Longley (NCSB '72) | posted: 2003-12-02 03:14:25
Tim Ross, NCSB 1972, is suffering from Gliobastoma Multiforma, a very rare and fast growing malignant brain tumor.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-12-01 10:44:52
Her courage and perseverance over the past decade, despite the disabling effects of cancer, osteoporosis, and Parkinson's disease will remain an inspiration to all who were a part of her life.
by Bill Scott | posted: 2003-11-21 15:08:22
A minor update to Dennis Symes' note about Aviation Week's stories on aerial firefighting and smokejumpers
by Denis Symes | posted: 2003-11-12 13:12:29
"I think we have to decide whether we really want to be in the aviation business, or whether we want to give that to somebody else," Hicks said. "To move into the future is going to cost a lot of money"
by webmaster | posted: 2003-11-05 23:42:09
As promised, the NSA’s Reunion 2004 information is here and we have posted it to the Reunion 2004 section!
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-11-04 16:32:38
Book sales must be down for Douglas Gantenbein's book. He has written a piece o Slate trashing the Fire Service.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-11-01 14:52:20
Windshields on six tankers were cracked by the debris, and cockpits filled with smoke. Another pilot saw a 4-by-8 foot sheet of plywood sail past at 1,500 feet.
by chris sorensen | posted: 2003-10-30 17:02:20
the National Association of Forest Service Retirees on Tuesday lambasted a lawsuit filed against the agency by current employees who want an evaluation of the environmental and social effects of wildland firefighting.
by chris sorensen | posted: 2003-10-28 15:16:21
the Northern Region spent $367 million fighting wildfires this past summer
by chris sorensen | posted: 2003-10-28 15:10:49
an al-Qaeda terrorist now in detention had talked of masterminding a plot to set a series of devastating forest fires around the western United States
by chris sorensen | posted: 2003-10-28 15:05:50
The late Rex Barber and Marion Carl will be among the first inductees.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-10-17 20:45:27
New sources of information have surfaced who suggest the BLM investigation of the hazing was incomplete at best, a cover-up at worst.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-10-17 20:44:36
An investigation by the Federal Bureau of Land Management found evidence of hazing and sexual harassment of rookie firefighters during training.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-10-14 20:08:05
The whole point of the Healthy Forests Initiative and the National Fire
Plan is to get out of the fire suppression business...
by webmaster | posted: 2003-10-13 23:55:53
Forest Service should study environmental, social effects, employees' association says
by webmaster | posted: 2003-10-08 04:20:24
Pilot Carl Dolbeare, 54, and co-pilot John Attardo, 51, were flying the tanker owned by Minden Air Corp out of Nevada.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-10-04 15:32:58
Minden-based firefighting air tanker crashed Friday in Southern California, killing its crew of two as they returned from a fire in Arizona, officials said.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-10-04 15:30:23
A firefighting air tanker crashed Friday in the San Bernardino National Forest, bursting into flames and killing both people aboard, authorities said.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-09-28 02:00:57
Nate Bashkirew dug his fingers beneath a clump of beargrass, looking for the heat that hides from firefighters after the flames subside.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-09-26 14:02:41
Smokejumpers.com will be off line for 3 hours during the late evening of Sept. 27th.
by Ron Stoleson | posted: 2003-09-22 15:03:22
An NSA produced plaque showing smokejumpers killed in action will be dedicated at NCSB, Friday, Sept. 26th at 1100.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-09-11 22:26:44
Mark June 18-20, 2004 on your calendar now for what promises to be a most exciting and memorable reunion.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-09-04 17:17:42
Mara and Tory Kendrick were competitive cross-country skiers who could not get enough of the cold stuff. Now they cannot keep away from the heat.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-09-03 01:47:26
"The politicians and the public need to realize this is not a risk-free business." - Bob Mutch
by webmaster | posted: 2003-08-12 01:39:42
Allen and Heath did not know that the Cramer Fire would soon overtake them, racing uphill through the dry grasses of the steep slope.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-08-08 12:55:10
California elementary school teacher and NSA member Tom Dwyer's summer job as a Smokejumper is highlighted.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-08-06 03:31:41
Just four months short of 100 years old, Albert F. "Al" Gillis, well-known aviation pioneer, passed away in his sleep early Saturday morning, Aug. 2, 2003.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-08-06 03:31:41
Just four months short of 100 years old, Albert F. "Al" Gillis, well-known aviation pioneer, passed away in his sleep early Saturday morning, Aug. 2, 2003.
by Patti Weaver | posted: 2003-08-04 13:16:07
Just wanted to let you know that Ron's dedication service took place on Saturday, July 26th...
by Patti Weaver | posted: 2003-08-04 13:16:07
Just wanted to let you know that Ron's dedication service took place on Saturday, July 26th...
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-08-02 10:28:11
Kenny Roth had just taken off from a backcountry ranger station when all three engines of his Ford Tri-Motor failed. A few hundred feet above the ground, there was little Roth could do but try to land in the trees.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-08-02 10:28:11
Kenny Roth had just taken off from a backcountry ranger station when all three engines of his Ford Tri-Motor failed. A few hundred feet above the ground, there was little Roth could do but try to land in the trees.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-07-29 11:56:12
The crews walked to the Cache Bar boat ramp. Shortly thereafter, the rappellers called for a helicopter to pick them up, saying that it was becoming very smoky.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-24 16:34:31
They are Jeff Allen, 24 of Salmon, Idaho and Shane Heath, 22, of Idaho’s Treasure Valley.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-23 17:39:52
Two firefighters were killed yesterday when they were trapped by fast moving fire on the Cramer Fire.
by webmaster | posted: 2003-07-23 13:04:58
The death of five air tanker pilots in 2002 prompted the federal government’s creation of a blue-ribbon panel to study its aerial fire-fighting business.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-20 23:25:44
After experimenting with delivering general wildland fire news, Smokejumpers.com will be narrowing the scope of staff news-posting activities.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-16 13:31:31
The Region 5 Smokejumper Unit located at the Northern California Service Center (NCSC) in Redding is currently preparing to advertise a GS-8 Smokejumper Captain/Spotter position and a GS-6 Senior Smokejumper position.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-16 13:31:31
The Region 5 Smokejumper Unit located at the Northern California Service Center (NCSC) in Redding is currently preparing to advertise a GS-8 Smokejumper Captain/Spotter position and a GS-6 Senior Smokejumper position.
by Associated Press | posted: 2003-07-15 13:26:35
Rain soaked parts of a mountain wildfire for the first time since the blaze broke out nearly a month ago and destroyed more than 300 homes and cabins, helping firefighters who are trying to keep it from growing.
by Jeff Barnard (AP) | posted: 2003-07-14 20:11:23
"It's kind of a cul-de-sac career. Once you get to a certain point, there's not a lot of movement," said Atteberry. "But it's addictive when you have the winter off and all you think about is coming back and doing it some more. I guess there are greater rewards than money."
by Jeff Barnard (AP) | posted: 2003-07-14 20:11:23
"It's kind of a cul-de-sac career. Once you get to a certain point, there's not a lot of movement," said Atteberry. "But it's addictive when you have the winter off and all you think about is coming back and doing it some more. I guess there are greater rewards than money."
by Ed Kemmick | posted: 2003-07-13 14:16:37
With more than 200 jumps under his belt, he wasn't worried about the parachuting part. It was the idea of getting out of the lake that he didn't like.
by Ed Kemmick | posted: 2003-07-13 14:16:37
With more than 200 jumps under his belt, he wasn't worried about the parachuting part. It was the idea of getting out of the lake that he didn't like.
by chris | posted: 2003-07-12 12:07:48
The Senate voted Friday to approve $314 million in emergency firefighting spending.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-07-11 21:15:41
State and Federal Officals called South Central Montana a Powder Keg this week.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-11 15:55:36
The unidentified detainee said he hoped to create several large, catastrophic wildfires at once, mimicking the destructive fires that swept across Australia in 2002
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-11 15:41:43
Fire managers consider it one of the two most troublesome fires in the nation, along with the Aspen fire in Arizona
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-07-08 11:58:35
The Baker's Hole Fire, 3 miles from the West Yellowstone SmokeJumper Base was estimated at 250 acres Monday afternoon and growing.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-07 19:17:28
A drop in humidity calmed a wildfire burning a half-mile from an exclusive desert enclave Monday, greatly reducing the danger to dozens of houses, officials said.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-07 19:16:42
Crews battling to protect Taos Pueblo and the tribe's watershed from a fire that has burned 3,000 acres near the ancient Indian village expect no help from the weather today.
by Jon Robinson | posted: 2003-07-05 16:01:36
A windblown wildfire that already has destroyed more than 300 mountaintop homes pushed into a previously untouched subdivision, burning five cabins and threatening 60 others, a fire official said Saturday.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-07-03 23:11:22
Dillon Montana resident and Rocky Mountain College student Lindsey Lalicker graduated from rookie training in Missoula last week.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-07-03 23:11:22
Dillon Montana resident and Rocky Mountain College student Lindsey Lalicker graduated from rookie training in Missoula last week.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-02 14:53:25
The Apex Fire, started by two teenagers playing with matches, has grown to 28,500 acres.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-01 18:00:00
Smokejumpers.com, the NSA's online web presence, announces the addition of a gallery of images to their many features.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-07-01 17:04:58
Record drought continues to cover much of the central west. High winds are expected at the sight of two of the regions hotspots.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-29 15:40:58
A Cotton City, New Mexico, fire chief was killed Thursday evening when a tanker truck he was driving overturned and fell down a canyon.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-27 13:07:18
Three teenagers were booked on arson charges Friday for allegedly setting at least one of two wildfires that forced people to evacuate homes along the Rio Grande just north of downtown.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-25 14:43:05
With the tally at about 350 homes, firefighters are beginning to have success holding lines of protection for remaining structures SE of the besieged town of Summerhaven.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-23 14:00:02
the Aspen fire had dramatically grown to over 12,400 acres while approximately 900 firefighters have joined the fight.
by Jon Robinson | posted: 2003-06-21 15:53:23
It is expected to be weeks before the estimated 1,000 or so firefighters that are now converging on the blaze will have a chance to get a handle on it.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-06-20 22:27:50
BIA Firefighter Rick Lupe 42, died Thursday at the Arizona Burn Center. Rick received burns over 33% of his body during a prescribed burn on Sawtooth Mountain in Arizona on May 14th.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-06-20 22:27:50
BIA Firefighter Rick Lupe 42, died Thursday at the Arizona Burn Center. Rick received burns over 33% of his body during a prescribed burn on Sawtooth Mountain in Arizona on May 14th.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-20 11:01:23
The town of Summerhaven, AZ lost from 200 to 250 homes yesterday and according to fire officials it's far from over.
by Jon Robinson | posted: 2003-06-19 15:27:27
The Governors of four western states signed a letter of endorsement in support of much of President Bushes Healthy Forests Initiative Wednesday.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-06-17 15:46:30
The National Smokejumper Association (NSA) will honor 30 smokejumpers killed in the line of duty with a ceremony tomorrow at the Wildland Firefighters Monument at NIFC at 2 p.m.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-17 14:00:24
Reporters with proper training looking to cover wildland fire fighting efforts in the Black Hills will have unprecedented access starting this fire season.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-06-12 22:00:19
Memorial Dedication
June 14, 2003
1:00 p.m.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-06-12 22:00:19
Memorial Dedication
June 14, 2003
1:00 p.m.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-09 16:03:42
Montana Gov. Judy Martz, chairman of the Western Governors Association, has called the governors of five western states (Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Arizona) to Missoula, Montana for a three day summit to discuss wildland fire issues and forest health.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-07 21:13:42
CNN presents a look at wildland firefighting this Sunday!
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-07 21:13:42
CNN presents a look at wildland firefighting this Sunday!
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-06 16:00:29
Four large fires were reported today by the National Interagency Fire Center.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-06 15:41:34
If passed into law, the measure will codify the Clinton era Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which protects 58.5 million acres of roadless areas in National Forests from road construction and most logging.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-05 13:34:38
According to the report, the Forest Service has failed to link performance objectives with actual outcomes...
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-03 12:38:30
"The mindset in the past was that if you have a tanker base, you'll get your airplane," Davis said in a phone interview Monday. "This year, we've assigned tankers to a tanker base just as a place to start."
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-06-03 12:25:54
The changes will limit the procedural footholds forest activists have used to block what they contend are ill-advised logging projects billed as reducing fire danger.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-06-01 00:48:47
P2V Neptune Tanker 09 is carded and on contract in Missoula awaiting assignment by the NIFC.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-05-29 10:37:13
Gov. Janet Napolitano signed an emergency proclamation last Thursday that seeks federal money to combat Arizona’s extreme wildfire danger.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-05-29 10:37:13
Gov. Janet Napolitano signed an emergency proclamation last Thursday that seeks federal money to combat Arizona’s extreme wildfire danger.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-05-28 16:00:15
Alaska Smokejumpers are working a 1000 acre fire near Anderson.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-05-26 12:17:03
And because land managers traditionally suppressed fires for years, that forest and others like it are packed with dry, highly flammable undergrowth
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-05-25 19:58:51
6 CDF Firefighters have filed suit over the CDF Chaplain Corps.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-05-23 15:00:41
With parched forests and weather conditions that are expected to remain dry and hot, fire officials are braced for another dangerous season of wildfires.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-05-18 15:19:52
Along with lush grass everywhere, the CDF is confronting a million-dollar cut in state funding. One casualty: 22 fire lookout towers are closed.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-05-18 14:57:50
The Greybull Tanker Base and Hawkins & Powers Aviation, Inc. would like for you to join us for a Memorial Dedication in honor of Tanker 130 and Tanker 123 crew members, Steve Wass, Craig LaBare, Mike Davis, Ricky Schwartz, and Milt Stollak.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-05-18 14:57:50
The Greybull Tanker Base and Hawkins & Powers Aviation, Inc. would like for you to join us for a Memorial Dedication in honor of Tanker 130 and Tanker 123 crew members, Steve Wass, Craig LaBare, Mike Davis, Ricky Schwartz, and Milt Stollak.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-05-16 18:58:31
3 firefighters deployed shelters on the A Bar Fire near Sierra Vista AZ on Wedneday.
by Jon Robinson | posted: 2003-05-14 14:39:09
Gusty winds predicted today may hamper nearly 50 firefighters battling a 153-acre wildland fire that had threatened three ranch buildings near Redington.
by Jon Robinson (Webmaster) | posted: 2003-05-12 13:30:10
The upcoming Colorado fire season looks to be relatively mild due to a fair amount of precipitation so far this year.
by Mark Klinger | posted: 2003-05-11 22:04:17
An article published in this month's Outside magazine calls for the elimination of all smokejumper bases.
by Mark Klinger | posted: 2003-05-11 22:04:17
An article published in this month's Outside magazine calls for the elimination of all smokejumper bases.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-05-09 01:43:57
An environmental group has warned the U.S. Forest Service that it intends to sue unless the agency comes into compliance with environmental laws covering the use of fire retardant while fighting wildfires.
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-05-05 12:08:25
The Healthy Forest Restoration Act, whose drafters say is aimed at stemming the destruction caused by wildfires, is winning support in Washington D.C. But Eagle County's congressman, Boulder Democrat Mark Udall, says it leaves homeowners vulnerable and "unnecessarily guts important environmental laws."
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-05-03 13:42:45
According to the Missoulian Federal Judge Don Molloy has halted logging of burned areas and restoration work in areas of the Lolo National Forest burned in 2000.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-05-02 21:53:11
A partial list of the 2003 Air Tanker Assignments
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-05-01 16:58:56
The House Resources Committee approved a wildfire plan today that supporters say will return forest management to people who know the forests and reduce the threat of wildfires
by Jon Robinson (webmaster) | posted: 2003-04-25 13:53:20
FAIRBANKS -- Alaska fire officials are worried that wildland fire season could come early to the Interior unless nature cooperates with a healthy dumping of snow or rain in the coming month.
by Michael Ahern | posted: 2003-04-24 21:36:57
On the 22 and 23 of March this year Charley Moseley (CJ-62) hosted a gathering of the Oklahoma Smokejumpers at the Lake Eufaula State Park in Oklahoma.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-04-22 11:52:15
In a case that is becoming all too familar in the West, a Wyoming Firefighter is going to court over his right to free speech.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-04-21 11:23:06
"Plum Creek Timber Co. "respectfully declines" to take any responsibility for two wildfires ignited by loggers on its timberland at Lolo Pass during the summer of 2000 - or for the $11 million the U.S. Forest Service spent fighting those fires after they spread onto national forest land. In letters to the Clearwater National Forest, an attorney for Plum Creek pointed the finger at the independent contractors hired to log two tracts of company-owned forestland."
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-04-19 15:56:07
a Canadian Contractor has been awarded the bid for heavy Air Tankers in Alaska this year
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-04-19 15:55:11
The State of Colorado has contracted for a total of 5 single engine 800 gallon Air Tankers this year and has purchased 10 additional Engines to be positioned around the state.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-04-13 21:54:27
The Missoulian ran an interesting article on Neptune Aviation on Sunday April 13.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-04-07 15:00:22
The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and the Forest Service have established a training program in incident command management for New York City firefighters to better respond to terrorist incidents and natural disasters.
by Chris Sorensen | posted: 2003-04-04 16:32:04
1024 firefighers from Montana have been deployed to East Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas to search for Space Shuttle debris.
by Ron Stoleson | posted: 2003-03-29 19:09:35
On January 16, 2003, Robert Quillan purchased an NSA life membership for pilot Robert Schlaefli on behalf of "the boys in Alaska".
In March, I received a copy of a letter Mrs. Schlaefli sent to the "Boys from Alaska" letting them know that Bob (Slaf) made his final flight on February 24.
by Carl Gidlund | posted: 2003-02-21 18:53:50
The National Smokejumper Association has initiated a program to honor the 30 Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management smokejumpers who have been killed in the line of duty, but it needs your help in the form of information and photos.
by gary shaw | posted: 2003-02-21 18:49:13
Description of an incredibly hot fire that went from 2 acres to 1280 in two hours on the NezPerce National Forest in Idaho.
by Jon Robinson | posted: 2003-02-02 18:57:14
Recently released Blue Ribbon Panel's report to identify facts and key issues related to safety and operational performance.
by Jon Robinson | posted: 2003-02-02 18:57:14
Recently released Blue Ribbon Panel's report to identify facts and key issues related to safety and operational performance.
by Carl Gidlund | posted: 2002-11-04 00:00:00
The University of Idaho Press is seeking fire stories with a tie to Idaho.
by Katherine Huit | posted: 2002-10-23 00:00:00
Update on status of smokejumper exhibit
by Carl Gidlund | posted: 2002-10-18 00:00:00
The jumper history book is now in the design stage.
by Carl Gidlund | posted: 2002-10-18 00:00:00
The NSA needs personal information on smokejumpers killed in the line of duty. Donations also are being accepted for memorial plaques.
by Barry Nelson | posted: 2002-10-14 00:00:00
Agencies are looking for applicants for new and experienced firefighters and smokejumpers.
by Roy E. Skelton and Terence L. McCabe | posted: 2002-06-17 00:00:00
Two veteran fire managers speak out about the Thirtymile Fire
by Dan McComb | posted: 2002-06-11 00:00:00
NSA retains firm to secure trademark to official NSA logo for $1,075
by Tracy Buckley | posted: 2002-06-04 00:00:00
A progress update from Tracy Buckley re: Smokejumper exhibit at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon
by Larry Lufkin | posted: 2002-05-12 00:00:00
Former Cave Junction base manager dies
by Dan McComb | posted: 2002-05-01 00:00:00
If you have an NSA email account, you'll notice it's no longer functional. The software powering it finally gave up. If you depend on this account, here are some alternatives:
by Dan McComb | posted: 2002-04-18 00:00:00
The average NSA membership has risen to 4.3 years; annual merchandise sales for 2001 totalled $11,000, and the next national reunion will be in Missoula on June 18,19 and 20, 2004.
by Charlie Palmer | posted: 2002-03-13 00:00:00
No writer ever put ink to paper quite like Norman Maclean. Charlie Palmer interviews his son, Jon, to discover what he was like.
by Mike McMillan | posted: 2002-03-13 00:00:00
Mike McMillan remembers Dave Liston's last jump