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Advance Modeling of Meteorology and Smoke Better Predicts Fire Spread and Improves Safety PDF 98 KB
Four regional fire weather and smoke modeling centers were established to provide critical research knowledge, and fire weather and smoke modeling support to Forest Service, state, and other partners.
Almanor Ranger District Fire Prevention Program PDF 161 KB
National Fire Plan Funding allowed for additional fire prevention patrols on the 500,000 acres Almanor Ranger District of the Lassen National Forest.
Anecdotal Stories of Success Pacific Southwest Region PDF 61 KB
National Fire Plan funding has contributed to additional equipment and crews throughout the firefighting agencies in California.
Black Hats Firefighters PDF 99 KB
The Black Hats firefighters, disband in the late 1980s due to lack of funding, were revived with funding from the National Fire Plan.
Containment of GO Fire PDF 78 KB
National Fire Plan funded equipment that enhanced initial attack resources allowed for quick containment of the GO fire.
Fire Facilities Improvements PDF 75 KB
The new Trinity helibase and Burnt Ranch Station were made possible with National Fire Plan funding
Fire Preparedness Improvements in Northeastern California Making a Difference in the West PDF 83 KB
The additional crews and equipment made available with National Fire Plan funding were available to respond to numerous incidents across the west during the 2002 fire season.
High Tech Fire Weather Stations PDF 141 KB
With National Fire Plan funding and a partnership between the Wayne National Forest and the State of Ohio, six new fire weather stations were purchased for use across the state.
Interagency Coordination Center Brings Efficiency to Emergency Response PDF 125 KB
Fire events and resources across the state of Indiana will be highly coordinated as statewide partners work together in the National Fire Plan-funded facility on the Tell City Ranger District of the Hoosier National Forest.
James Jones Heroism Award PDF 354 KB
James Jones, a Cleveland National Forest firefighter, was recognized recently for coming to the aid of an injured California Department of Forestry handcrew member.
North Carolina Fire Danger RAWS Towers PDF 254 KB
Twelve new Remote Automated Weather Stations have been purchased in North Carolina with a National Fire Plan grant.
Palomar Handcrew PDF 275 KB
The Palomar Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest enhanced their firefighting capabilities with an additional hand crew, compliments of the National Fire Plan.
Remote Sensing Research PDF 69 KB
The Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory is using satellite technology to help fire managers fight wildfires.
Southern Region Advances National Fire Plan PDF 80 KB
The Mississippi National Forests bolstered their firefighting capabilities by hiring 41 full time firefighters with additional National Fire Plan funds.
The Geospatial Service and Technology Center PDF 74 KB
Numerous fire-related geographic information systems products and training are available from the GSTC.
Using LIDAR to Monitor Smoke Characteristics PDF 77 KB
The dynamics of smoke produced from wildland fires are studied at the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab, fire chemistry unit. |
