PyroLife Webinar Series
PyroLife Webinar Series are a set of webinar series dedicated to PhD students whose purpose is to train and provide relevant knowledge to the new generation of researchers. This would
October 6, 2021
Category: Fire News
Joint Fire Science Program Open Funding Opportunity Announcements
The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) are now open through 5 pm MDT, October 14, 2021. View the funding announcements here. The Graduate Research Innovation (GRIN)
October 4, 2021
Jobs: Fire Modeling Institute Analyst Positions
The Fire Modeling Institute (FMI) is in the process of outreach to assess interest in two permanent full-time GS-12 analyst positions. FMI is part of the Fire, Fuel, and Smoke
October 1, 2021
NYTimes: How to Protect Your Home from Wildfires
A New York Times piece addresses the fact that the threat of wildfires is growing due to climate change. It gives an overview of the steps homeowners can take to
September 30, 2021
September 28, 2021
Forest Service Research: Federal-Tribal Partnerships for Wildland Fire & Longleaf Pine Woodland Encroachment
The USDA Forest has released two publications related to wildland fire research and management: Indigenous fire stewardship: Federal/Tribal partnerships for wildland fire research and management Seed Size & Predation: Longleaf
September 27, 2021
What Do Retardant Chemicals Used in Wildfires Mean for Wildlife?
An article in Environmental Health News examines how aerial fire retardant may impact wildlife. Read the piece here.
September 27, 2021
News from IAWF: Co-Production, Awards Nominations, and More
The latest IAWF Dispatch includes a number of news items relevant to the Southern fire community: Research and management: Working together for the common good International Association of Wildland Fire
September 24, 2021
Study Finds Exposure to Air Pollution Higher for People of Color Regardless of Region or Income
In the United States, people of color breathe more particulate air pollution on average, a finding that holds across income levels and regions of the US, according to a study
September 23, 2021
Job: Fire Program Director, North Carolina TNC
The Fire Program Director supports and guides Chapter programs to ensure the scientifically defensible execution of forest restoration and management throughout NC, with the goal of increasing resilience of forest
September 20, 2021