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Northeast Region
Pagami Creek Fire, Superior NF, Minnesota, September 2011. (Photo: Kari Greer)
Resilient Landscapes - Fire-Adapted Communities - Safe and Effective Wildfire Response
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The Northeast Regional Strategy Committee (NE RSC) provides executive leadership, coordination, and guidance to carry out the Northeast Regional Action Plan while providing a forum for members to guide strategic direction for fire and land management activities. The NE RSC continues to collaboratively recognize, support, and help with National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy goals and implementation efforts.
NE RSC Chair: Brad Simpkins, New Hampshire State Forester
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Northeast Region Cohesive Strategy Key Contacts
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Chair
New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands 172 Pembroke Road PO Box 1856 Concord, NH 03302-1856 Maureen Brooks Communications Working Group Lead U.S. Forest Service Northeastern Area S&PF Larry Mastic Coordinator, Northeast Region Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy |
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Forest Fire Compacts
Quick Links
Science and Joint Fire Science Consortiums & Exchanges
Social Media
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August 2016
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LANDFIRE Update Underway in the Northeast
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LANDFIRE is an innovative program designed to create and periodically update comprehensive vegetation, fire, and fuel characteristics data using a consistent process for the United States, including Alaska and Hawai'i. LANDFIRE produced and delivered state-and-transition models and descriptions for every major ecological system (
Biophysical Settings, or BpS
) mapped by the program between 2005 and 2009 - information about vegetation dynamics, structure, and composition on lands across the U.S. prior to Euro-American settlement.
The Nature Conservancy's LANDFIRE team sees an opportunity for collaboration with the Cohesive Strategy effort that can result in a win-win for both.
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Delaware Wildfire Crew Headed to Rocky Mountains
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SMYRNA, Del. (July 25, 2016) - The Delaware Forest Service is sending a team of 20 wildland firefighters to the Rocky Mountain region for a scheduled two-week assignment to battle wildfires for the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The crew departed Blackbird State Forest this morning and is headed to Denver, CO, to be "pre-positioned" for a specific assignment.
On July 25, the NIFC's National Preparedness Level was increased to 3 on a 5-point scale, a reflection of increased fire activity nationwide as well as hot and dry weather conditions across most of the West. Currently, 26 large fires have burned more than 232,000 acres in 12 states. Four new large fires were reported yesterday in Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, and Wyoming.
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Delaware wildfire crew at Blackbird State Forest: Front Row: (from left) Todd W. Shaffer of Smithsburg, MD; Samual L. Topper of Federalsburg, MD; Christopher S. Riale of New Castle; Monica Testa of Newark; Adam N. Keever of Newark; Alexander J. Jenks of Rehoboth Beach. Back Row: (from left) William T. Seybold of Dover; Charles D. Collins of Newark; Todd D. Gsell of Townsend; Nathaniel J. Sommers of Smyrna; Daryl D. Trotman of Milford; Scott A. Veasey of Millsboro; Zachary R. Brown of Harbeson; Spencer F. Valenti of Dover; Bartholomew D. Wilson of Dover; Jeffrey A. Wilson of Clayton; Daniel A. Mihok of Camden; Michael L. Krumrine of Magnolia; Laura K. Yowell of Trappe, MD; Christopher R. Valenti of Dover.
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Firescience.gov 2017 Research Topics -- Sneak Peak
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Firescience.gov Friday Flash eNews
Issue 158 / July 15, 2016
We will be requesting
proposals through one or more formal Funding Opportunity Notice (FON) announcements beginning approximately September 15, 2016, and remaining open through November 17, 2016.
This is an early alert to investigators interested in the topics listed [in this post] so you can begin considering responsive ideas with potential partners and collaborators.
Please recognize that final decisions regarding topic selection will not be made until September 2016 and that final topic selection may differ from [those in this post].
Read the full Friday Flash eNews post for July 15, 2016.
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Wildland Mobile Technology Working Group Mobile Technology Cheat Sheet 2016
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Every year the Working Group puts together a "cheat sheet" for mobile technology within Fire and Aviation Management. Feedback and field information from pilots is consolidated and put together to provide a starting point for the use of mobile tech (primarily apps and devices) in fire.
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New Wildfire Web Application Keeps You Informed
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What is it?
Wildfires Near Me
is a beta Web application that focuses on keeping you informed about wildfires in your area. You tell the app all the places you care about and you will receive an email or text message when a fire is possibly threatening that location. It's fast, simple, and easy to use.
Get the app and more information
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Your Home Can Survive a Wildfire! DVD
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 Decades of research shows that there IS something you can do to keep your home from igniting during a wildfire. This new DVD,
Your Home Can Survive a Wildfire!, shows that sometimes it's the little things that count the most to keep your home safe from a wildfire. During the chaos of a wildfire, these little things might go unnoticed and turn into a big problem for a home and neighborhood. If your home doesn't ignite, it can't burn.
Dr. Jack Cohen, Physical Research Scientist, offers his insight as he assesses a home and its vulnerability to a wildfire.
Supported by new research, this video is a must to see and to share with others during Firewise® days, events, or other community presentations.
Audience: Homeowners and Residents, Wildland Mitigation Specialists, Emergency Response personnel, Insurance Professionals, Firewise State Liaisons, Community Planners
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Conferences, Meetings, and Training Opportunities
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October 20-30, 2016
Brookhaven National Laboratory
An Instructional, Practical and Pragmatic Approach to Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
December 6-8, 2016
Mystic, CT
--National--
September 19-22, 2016
Savannah, GA
Hilton Savannah DeSoto
The Georgia Forestry Commission is pleased to partner with the NASF to bring together the nation's forestry and wildfire leaders at the beautiful Hilton Desoto in historic downtown Savannah, GA. NASF looks forward to hosting you for an exceptional week of business, learning, and networking. Registration closes September 12! Register today. More information.
2nd International Smoke Symposium
November 14-17, 2016
Beyond Hazard Fuels: Managing Fire for Social, Economic, and Ecological Benefits
Held concurrently with the 1st Applied Fire Science Workshop
November 28 - December 2, 2016
Orlando, FL
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The Northeast Regional Strategy Committee (NE RSC) delivers articles and stories each month that demonstrate the collaborative efforts of agencies, organizations and communities supporting and promoting the three goals of the Cohesive Strategy: Restoring Resilient Landscapes, Creating Fire Adapted Communities and Responding to Wildfire.
This news update is our primary communication tool with our partners and the public. Looking for more Northeast Region Cohesive Strategy information or past published news update issues? Visit this Web site.
Does your agency, organization, or community have a project or event you'd like to see featured in the NE RSC News Update?
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