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Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) »
The BAER program is designed to address some wildland fire damage which require special efforts to prevent later problems through its key goals of protecting life, property, water quality, and deteriorated ecosystems.

2003 BAER Report »
On the evening of Wednesday, September 3rd, a lightning storm started over 100 wildland fires on the Mendocino National Forest . Efforts are already underway to help nature heal from the effects of the fires.

Rattlesnake Fire »
The 1953 Rattlesnake Wildfire on the Mendocino National Forest is one of the featured locations for the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program in their Staff Rides Program.

The intent of a staff ride is to put participants in the shoes of the decision makers on a historical incident in order to learn for the future.

 

Wildland Fire Status

Fire Restrictions were terminated on the Mendocino National Forest October 4, 08.

The National Interagency Fire Center Wildland Fire Update is published daily during fire season and provides current information on the national wildland fire situation and more.

Information on current fire status in the Pacific Southwest. The Incident Information System (InciWeb) displays any ongoing incident in the Pacific Southwest Region.

Nationwide Fire Employment information can be found on the Forest Service Fire & Aviation Management web site.

Prescribed Burning

[Photo]: Fire managers performing a prescribed fire.A prescribed fire is any fire intentionally ignited to meet specific land management objectives, to reduce flammable fuels, such as the accumulation of brush, logs, and debris on forest floors; or to help restore ecosystem health. Prescribed fires are preplanned ignitions, with predetermined boundaries. They are conducted only under certain weather conditions when flame length and heat can be controlled. Land managers must obtain approval of prescribed fire plans from applicable federal and state agencies before conducting any planned burns. In addition, all applicable requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act must be met on federal lands.   Learn more about the Mendocino National Forest Prescribed Burn Program »

Wildland Fire Use

A Wildland Fire Use fire provides an opportunity for wildfire to play a more natural role in the ecosystem - improving vegetation conditions, removing un-naturally high levels of fuels, and creating a "patchwork" landscape for wildlife habitat. As a Wildland Fire Use fire, a management perimeter is set and the fire is managed as a natural process within this perimeter. If the fire threatens to go outside this perimeter, or threatens private lands or structures, then appropriate actions are taken.

National Fire Plan

A National Fire Plan has been developed through cooperation of all federal agencies to hire and coordinate suppression forces, treat hazardous forest fuels, work with local communities and provide leadership into the 21st century to suppress wildland fires caused by 80 years of fire suppression. The plan provides the funding and guidance to hire, equip and train wildland fire fighters, and reduce hazardous fuels while emphasizing protection and safety of the public and the fire fighters. The National Fire Plan is explained in great detail within the National Fire Plan web page.

Protect Your Home From Wildfire

Wildfire protection information for the wildland/urban interface homeowner and practical information for firefighters in interactive format from Firewise.org

National Wildfire Programs Database

The National Wildfire Programs Database serves as a clearinghouse of information on vegetation management programs specifically targeted to wildfire hazard mitigation on private lands.

National Interagency Fire Center

[GRAPHIC]: NIFC Logo - round logo with flames in middle on black background
Located in Boise, Idaho, NIFC is the nationwide clearinghouse for information on current wildland fire status and national situation reports.

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[Link]: United States Department of Agriculture national web site. [Link]: Forest Service national web site.