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May 22 2024
Presenters: Sumegha Jain, Janna Mohamed, and Arani Ravichandran
Hosted by Canada Wildfire
Discover how innovative translational research methods can be used to move evidence into impact in wildland firefighting health. Follow along as three MHSc graduate…
May 21 2024
In the second webinar of the Wildlife and Fire in the Southwest Webinar Series, a panel of experts will discuss monitoring and collaboration at multiple scales at the intersection of fire and wildlife. Topics include the study of how fire and thinning…
May 20 - 22 2024
The science of post-wildfire debris flows has evolved rapidly over the past few decades as wildfires have become more frequent, larger, and more severe, impacting human health and the developed landscape. Post-wildfire debris flow science encompasses a…
May 16 2024
In a nutshell: This panel discussion reflects on fire management decisions made – and opportunities missed – during the San Juan National Forest’s 2023 fire season, and how those decisions represent an organizational evolution toward more nuanced and…
May 10 2024
Presenter: Jesse Wallace-Webb
Hosted by Canada Wildfire
Jesse Wallace-Webb talks about the pressing issue of workplace fatigue in wildfire agencies. Based on his master's research, he explores how poor sleep and long work hours impact worker health and…
May 7 - 9 2024
Chaparral vegetation is widespread in California, and there is growing appreciation of the ecosystem services and conservation values it provides. At the same time, there is a growing concern about the fire risk associated with chaparral, especially in…
May 5 2024
The National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center (NIPFTC) Mixed Module 20-Day Session is a program designed to give individuals an opportunity to increase their prescribed fire practitioner skills and gain confidence in their own ability to…
May 3 2024
The Fire Ecology Learning Lab is designed to help NM and AZ students explore the complexities of fire ecology in their region. The initial middle school lessons have been expanded to include activities for agency staff members to visit grades…
May 2 - 7 2024
Agency Administrators and Line Officers are being tasked to aggressively implement fuels management programs. This consists of gaining additional skills to effectively manage evolving fuels management plans that may need to meet a variety of objectives.…
Apr 30 2024
Abstract: Wildfires are becoming an increasing issue, raising concern about direct infrastructure and property damage as well as indirect effects related to their emissions. In this context, a fundamental understanding of the burning processes of…