Fire Information

NPS Fire & Aviation Management: www.nps.gov/fire
The NPS Fire & Aviation Management site provides information on wildland fire, structural fire, fire aviation, the National Fire Plan, fire jobs, and other fire related information. Through numerous links, the site allows users to access information such as Fire Stories (current projects implemented in National Parks), current national fire information, fire prevention and education materials, fire ecology and fire effects monitoring information, prescribed fire articles, etc.

National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): www.nifc.gov
The NIFC site is an excellent source of information for current and archived wildland fire information. Also contained within the site are educational resources such as a communicator's guide to wildland fire, the Burning Issues interactive multimedia program, and various publications for homeowners and firefighters about the wildland/urban interface.

Fire Information Toolbox: www.fs.fed.us/r2/fio/general.htm
Provided here is a variety of tools for a fire information officer to use during an incident. It was compiled from items provided by various fire information officers and contains general information on topics such as air support, the incident command organization, minimum impact suppression tactics, fire behavior facts, etc.

Fire Prevention

FIREWISE: www.firewise.org
FIREWISE is a multi-agency program that encourages the development of defensible space. This site is specifically for homeowners who live in fire-prone areas, providing information on how individuals can lessen the risk of damage caused by wildland fire to their home and property. By clicking on the interactive option, you can:

FIREWISE Wyoming: http://www.firewisewyoming.com
Like the national FIREWISE site above, this site provides information and links that describe how to live in a safe, reduced fire risk area. These tips apply to urban homes, mountain homes or cabins, ranch or farm homes, or any other property or structures.

FIREWISE Fremont County, WY: http://www.fremontcountyfirewise.com
Fremont County Firewise is a cooperative agreement between Fremont County Fire Protection District and Wyoming State Forestry Division.

Firewise Landscaping and Construction Checklists: Adobe Acrobat document
These checklists include information on developing and maintaining a firewise landscape and constructing, renovating, or adding to a home.

Wildfire: www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/readywildfire.html
The Red Cross provides bulleted lists of practicing wildfire safety, protecting your home, preparing emergency supplies, and creating a family disaster plan.

Red Cross Guide for Standards: www.firewise.org/pubs/wnn/vol13/no4/pp-03.html
This publication highlights aspects of wildland fire preparedness such as developing a family disaster plan, assembling a disaster supplies kit, preparing for a wildland fire evacuation, and using caution when returning to your home after a wildland fire.

Fire Safety Beyond the City Limits: Adobe Acrobat document
Fire-safe Landscaping Can Save Your Home: Adobe Acrobat document
Rural Fire Prevention Checklist: Adobe Acrobat document
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides these factsheets offering important fire safety tips to protect families and homes from wildland fires.

Wildfire . . . Are You Prepared?: www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/wildfire.pdf
FEMA produces this publication that covers practicing wildfire safety, protecting your home, planning your water needs, assembling emergency supplies, and creating a family disaster plan.

Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones: www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/natres/06302.html
Fire-Resistant Landscaping: www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/natres/06303.html
FireWise Plant Materials: www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/natres/06305.html
These natural resource factsheets are provided by the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.

Fire Education

Resource Management Education Unit: www.nps.gov/fire/educational/edu_tea_resourcemanagement.html
Developed by the Interagency Fire Education Task Force, this packet contains teacher background information, student background information, and lesson plans for teaching fire ecology.

This Thing Called Fire: www.nifc.gov/pres_visit/whatisfire.html
This article provides a brief overview of the chemical reaction that creates fire and a description of the fire triangle.

Living With Fire: www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire_game
Living with Fire is an interactive educational game that puts you in the place of a fire manager, based on research and tools developed for real-world fire management.

Frequently Asked Questions: www.nifc.gov/faq.html
Produced by the National Interagency Fire Center, this list of questions and answers covers a range of topics such as types and functions of crews, fire suppression resources, memorable historic fires, and prescribed fire and ecosystem benefits.

Wildfires - Prescribed Burns: www.fema.gov/kids/brenner.htm
In addition to outlining the implementation of a prescribed fire, this article contains a link to a diagram entitled "Anatomy of a Prescribed Burn."

Project Learning Tree: www.plt.org
An environmental education program, PLT has several activities related to fire and fire ecology.

Fire Ecology

The Natural Role of Fire: flame.fl-dof.com/Env/nrf.html
Produced by the Florida Division of Forestry, this article includes basic fire ecology information relevant to all ecosystems.

Fire Ecology Quiz:
www.enn.com/features/2000/08/08202000/quiz_13_fire_ecology_quiz_12244.asp
Test your fire awareness by taking Environmental News Network's ten-question quiz.

Fire Effects Information System: www.fs.fed.us/database/feis
The Fire Effects Information System (FEIS) provides up-to-date information on the effects of fire on plants and animals. The searchable database has been developed as a cooperative interagency resource and is always being improved and updated as more research and monitoring becomes available.

Introduction to Fire Behavior:
meted.ucar.edu/fire/fwx/index.htm
This tutorial site describes the influences of topography, fuels, and weather on fire ignition and spread.

The Fire Research Institute: www.smokejumper.cc/
At this not-for-profit wildland fire library, users can access the library database and are able to perform real-time library searches.

Wildfires: Yellowstone Fires and Their Legacy: http://www.idahonews.com/yellowst/yelofire.htm
Presented in ten chapters, this link contains a comprehensive guide to the Yellowstone fires by author Rocky Barker.

Wildland Fire Fighting

Wildland Fire Fighter's Safety Checklists: www.firewise.org/pubs/wff_safety_checklist/
The checklists include the 18 Watch Out Situations, Fire Orders, and LCES.

Fire Fighter Safety: www.firewise.org/pubs/firefighter_safety
This link provides an overview of fire safety in the wildland/urban interface, including information on protective clothing, fire shelters, hazardous circumstances.

Six Minutes for Safety: http://www.nifc.gov/sixminutes/dsp_sixminutes.php
This is the first interagency safety initiative that, on a daily basis, addresses high risk situations that historically get fire fighters in trouble. Viewers can read the safety discussion for the day or select discussions by category.

The Home of the Wildland Firefighter: www.wildlandfire.com
This is a site devolted to wildland firefighters including a wildland fire news page, an on-line forum, fire photos, job vacancies, training, and available publications and reviews.

Job Information:

A Response to Those Who Want to Help: www.nifc.gov/fireinfo/help.html
This site provides an overview of wildland fire operations with agency links.

National Park Service Fire Employment Page: http://data2.itc.nps.gov/fire/employment/employment.cfm

U.S. Forest Service Fire Employment Page: www.fs.fed.us/people/employ/asap/index_nw_centralized_temporary_hiring.htm

U.S. Fish and Wildlfie Service Fire Employment Page: fire.r9.fws.gov/jobs/employment.htm

Bureau of Land Management Fire Employment Page: www.fire.blm.gov/recruit.htm