👀Looking for comments on the proposed NWCG OHV typing standard, as well as the business need for establishing the standard. Comments on the proposed standard will be accepted through August 15th using the comment form linked below. …d-nwcg.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/20… nwcg.gov/.../mob.../ohv…

On This Day in History: August 11, 2004 Tragedy struck in Wenatchee National Forest when a Bell 205 A1 helicopter, delivering supplies to firefighters battling two lightning fires, collided with a snag during takeoff. Learn more at nwcg.gov/6mfs/day-in-hi…

✈️ 🔥 First Airtanker Drop (California) – August 12, 1955 The first operational airtanker was developed by Willows Flying Service in 1955, using a modified Boeing Stearman 75 with a 170-gallon tank. #ThisDayInHistory #6MFS 🔗 nwcg.gov/6mfs/day-in-hi…

🚨 🔥 Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) tanks are commonly found in the wildland urban interface and present hazards to firefighters in that environment. LPG tanks may be found around motor homes, travel trailers, grills, camp stoves, lanterns, etc. 🔗nwcg.gov/6mfs/misc-fire…

✈️ Aviation Watch Outs!✈️ As part of risk management, especially during high activity fires, each aviation manager, and employee should be asking questions about every mission. Find out what questions you should be asking at nwcg.gov/sub-committees…

🚁 Are you selecting a landing zone for a helicopter? There are several points for you to consider: · Is the area sufficient size for the type of helicopter? · Is the area clear of obstructions? · Do you need to consider wind direction? · Is there a clear approach?

🔥🌲 🚒 🏡 Wildland Urban Interface - Structure Protection 🏡🚒 🌲 🔥 The primary consideration of any operation is to assure firefighter and public safety. 🔗 nwcg.gov/6mfs/operation…

🔥 🔄During the fire year, transfer of command is continually happening across the country. Risks to fireline personnel increase significantly during transfer of command periods regardless of the size or complexity of the incident. #NWCG #6MFS 🔗 nwcg.gov/6mfs/operation…

🔥 The Great Fires of 1910 (The Big Blowup) – August 20th 🔥 The 1910 fire season in the Northern Rockies was an unprecedented challenge to the U.S. Forest Service. #ThisDayInHistory #6MFS #NWCG 🔗 nwcg.gov/6mfs/day-in-hi…

🚒 Is your truck S.E.C.U.R.E.? 🚒 👍Set parking brake 👍Environmental hazards mitigated 👍Chock the wheels 👍Under carriage inspected 👍Roll up windows 👍Ensure equipment is safe to leave 🔗 nwcg.gov/6mfs/vehicles-…

🔥🌲 Unburned Fuel Between You and The Fire 🌲🔥 Heavy equipment is often used to construct fireline to slow fire progression because it can build wider fireline at a faster rate. This Watch Out requires extra situational awareness. 🔗 nwcg.gov/6mfs/operation…

🚨 🔥 Common Denominators of Fire Behavior on Tragedy Fires 🔥 🚨 Use the NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, to review and discuss the five major common denominators of fire behavior on fatal and near-fatal fires. 🔗nwcg.gov/6mfs/weather-f…

🔥🌪️ Wildland fire smoke is a complex mix of chemicals and particles, which varies depending on the fuels, soil, weather, fire intensity, and the burning phase of the fire. Some of the chemicals and particles that are present can pose a health risk. nwcg.gov/6mfs/firefight…

The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) will be unavailable during maintenance that is scheduled from September 14 through September 29, 2024. Any courses required before October 1, 2024 should be completed no later than September 13, 2024.

The wildland fire leadership levels illustrate the standard for desired leaderships skills and knowledge needed at various levels of the organization. Learn about the five levels of leadership at: nwcg.gov/committee/lead…

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program promotes cultural change in the work force and emphasizes the vital importance of leadership concepts in the wildland fire service. #NWCG #WFLDP #LeadershipCommittee 🔗nwcg.gov/training/wildl…

📷 In case you missed it 📷 The Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) will be unavailable for maintenance from September 14 through September 29, 2024. Any courses required before October 1, 2024 should be completed no later than September 13, 2024.

⚡ Flashback Friday – NASA Joins NWCG! ⚡ NASA is collaborating with wildland fire management agencies with the goal of increasing collaboration across agencies and leveraging NASA data, technology, and innovation for nation-wide efforts. tinyurl.com/2twyxk5e

2024 Suicide Prevention Week begins today. Prevention starts with awareness. Be an advocate for mental health by knowing the resources available and sharing with others. #StrongerTogether #988 #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #WildlandFirefighterMentalHealth

Taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Both are vital for our overall well-being. #StrongerTogether #988 #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #SuicideAwareness #WildlandFirefighterMentalHealth