Reproductive Health Risks for Women in Wildfire
A recent piece published in The Guardian addresses the many questions surrounding the impacts of firefighting on women and their reproductive health. Read the article here.
August 16, 2021
Category: Fire News
Joint Fire Science Program 2021 Funding Opportunity Notice
The Joint Fire Science Program (which funds the Southern Fire Exchange through a cooperative agreement with the US Forest Service Southern Research Station) has announced the opening of the 2021
August 12, 2021
Lightweight Respirator for Wildland Firefighters in Development
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is working with its partners to design and test a Wildland Firefighter Respirator that meets the specific needs of these firefighters. This
August 12, 2021
New Fact Sheet: Longleaf Pine: A Tall Drink of Water
The Longleaf Partnership Council (LPC) has released a new communications fact sheet, Longleaf Pine: A Tall Drink of Water. This informational product showcases how protecting and restoring longleaf pine forests can
August 12, 2021
NIDIS Launches New Interactive Maps on Drought.gov
NIDIS has released two new interactive features on Drought.gov that will make it easier for decision makers and the public across the U.S. to share timely, reliable drought information. First, new customization and
August 12, 2021
Cohesive Strategy Workshop Going Virtual
After careful consideration, IAWF has made the decision to transition the 4th National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop to a fully virtual event. Read more and register for the
August 11, 2021
Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium Newsletter
A new issue (Volume 10, Issue 3) of the Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium newsletter (IGNIS) is now available. To view this newsletter, CLICK HERE or find it at their website HERE.
August 11, 2021
Fire and forest scientists write letter voicing concerns over new U.S. Forest Service directives
The following letter was written by a group of more than 40 fire and forest scientists led by The University of New Mexico’s Matt Hurteau, a professor in the Department
August 11, 2021
NPR Storymap: Wildfire in the East
A new storymap from National Public Radio covers the history and current state of wildfire in the Eastern US, and how that is changing with climate change. View the storymap
August 10, 2021
Upcoming Wildfire Home Hardening Virtual Workshop with Dr. Steve Quarles
On Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET, The University of Neveda “Living With Fire” Virtual Workshop Series will host a question and answer (Q&A) workshop with Dr.
August 9, 2021