The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) (www.uamont.edu/jobs) School of Forest Resources and the Arkansas Forest Resources Center is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in geospatial science.

Responsibilities:

Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the geospatial sciences, and conducting research, outreach and service. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a research program focused on the integration of natural resource management and geospatial technologies; develop grant proposals and secure funding; publish in peer-reviewed, nationally recognized scientific journals; recruit and mentor graduate students; and serve as an advisor for undergraduate students. The tenure-track, 12 month position will carry the rank of assistant or associate professor with an approximate appointment of 60% research and 40% teaching.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a geospatial science or a natural resource management discipline (one degree in a natural resource discipline is required). Experience in geospatial programing languages, spatial server systems, and modeling is preferred. All candidates should value high-quality teaching, have an ability to secure funding, and have an active record of publication. The ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and begin employment no later than January 1, 2013.

Location: Monticello, AR
Deadline: 3/15/2013
Contact Name: Rhonda Parris
Contact E-mail: parris@uamont.edu
Contact Phone: (870) 460-1052
Expiration: 3/16/2013
Region(s): Southern
Topic(s): Communication, Mapping, Outreach, Planning
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Geospatial-position-announcement.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=assistant-professor-of-geospatial-science-university-of-arkansas-monticello-monticello-ar-2

The Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) is seeking to hire a Restoration Ecologist with a diverse skill-set to lead several enhancement and restoration projects as part of a Habitat Restoration team. Projects are primarily focused in the Willamette Valley, but may also include the Coast Range and other Oregon ecoregions. Habitat enhancement work supports the conservation and recovery of rare plants (e.g., Nelson’s checkermallow and Bradshaw’s lomatium) and wildlife (e.g., Fender’s blue butterfly and Western meadowlark) using a variety of restoration techniques.

The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization whose mission is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. The Habitat Restoration Program of IAE conducts ecological restoration in the Pacific Northwest through on-the-ground restoration, development of ecologically appropriate seed mixes, cultivation of partnerships that promote regional conservation, and the advancement of restoration science and innovative techniques.

Location: Corvallis, OR
Deadline: 2/26/2013
Contact Name: Melanie Gisler
Contact E-mail: melanie@appliedeco.org
Contact Phone: (541) 753-3099 ext. 502
Expiration: 2/27/2013
Region(s): Northwest
Topic(s): Fire Ecology, Fire Effects, Monitoring & Inventory, Outreach, Planning, Prescribed Fire, Restoration & Rehabilitation
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://appliedeco.org/get-involved/IAE%20Job%20Announcement%20Restoration%20Ecologist%202013.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restoration-ecologist-institute-for-applied-ecology-corvallis-or

Pat Andrews, Research Physical Scientist for the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory, has retired after 39 years of Federal service. As “Miss Behave” Pat led development of the BehavePlus fire modeling system and she worked on the Wildland Fire Assessment System and the National Fire Danger Rating System. Pat’s focus has always been on science integration and the application of fire behavior and fire danger research.

Location: Missoula, MT
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: N/A
Contact E-mail: N/A
Contact Phone: N/A
Expiration: 3/31/2013
Region(s): Northern Rockies
Topic(s): Fire Ecology, Fire Behavior, Fuels, Intelligence, Models, Outreach, Planning
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://gallery.mailchimp.com/86ca80b729f35593df087eace/files/Pat_Andrews_2013.pdf

Major Job Responsibilities:

Develop a high profile, effective educational program in Rangeland Ecology and Management, with emphasis on Texas rangelands, which is recognized at regional, state, national and international levels.

Work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, including other state and federal agencies, commodity groups, private industry, private landowners and non-governmental organizations to formulate educational programs for diverse audiences and develop innovative approaches to solving a variety of environmental problems.

Provide training, technical expertise and educational programming support for County Extension Agents in the discipline area of rangeland ecology and management with specific expertise in grazing management, brush and weed management, prescribed fire, watershed management and rangeland restoration.

Work both individually and as a team member for effective technology transfer to adult and youth clientele to promote ecosystem management through planning, implementing and evaluating educational curricula, applied research projects, field tours, field days, seminars and symposia.

Plan, develop and write appropriate Extension publications, peer reviewed articles, popular articles, newsletters, workbooks and other forms of written communication for effective technology transfer.

Develop relationships with appropriate media outlets and embrace distance education technology to further reach diverse clientele with contemporary educational programs and information.

Actively develop external funding support for leveraging state funds to aid in development of educational programs.

Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position has been filled. A candidate for the position will not be selected until after March 1, 2013. This is a 12-month 100% Extension, non-tenure track position.

Location: Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center, San Angelo or Vernon, TX
Deadline: 3/1/2013
Contact Name: Dr. Robert K. Lyons
Contact E-mail: rk-lyons@tamu.edu
Contact Phone: (830) 278-9151
Expiration: 3/2/2013
Region(s): Southern
Topic(s): Communications, Fire Ecology, Fuels, Intelligence, Outreach, Planning, Prescribed Fire, Restoration & Rehabilitation
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.southernfireexchange.org/etc/TA&MExtension.pdf

The Nature Conservancy of North Carolina has announced two paid student internships for summer 2013: a Community Conservation Engagement Intern and a Wildfire Planning Intern.

Location: North Carolina
Deadline: 2/8/2013 (Community Conservation Engagement Intern) and 2/22/2013 (Wildfire Planning Intern) 
Contact Name: TNC
Contact E-mail: applyhelp@tnc.org
Contact Phone: N/A
Expiration: 2/23/2013
Region(s): Southern
Topic(s): Communication, Fire Ecology, Outreach, Planning, Prescribed Fire, Restoration & Rehabilitation
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.southernfireexchange.org/etc/2013TNC_NC.pdf

The National Forests in North Carolina will be advertising for a project management specialist to be based in Nebo, North Carolina. A primary focus of the job will be to lead the Grandfather Ranger District Grandfather Ranger District’s Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration (CFLR) Project.

Location: Nebo, NC
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: Lee Thornhill Contact
E-mail: lwthornhill@fs.fed.us
Contact Phone: 828-257-4251
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): Southern
Topic(s): Fire Ecology, Outreach, Planning, Restoration & Rehabilitation
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.southernfireexchange.org/etc/NC_CFLRP.pdf

The Joint Fire Science Program is committed to producing highly useful, accessible publications for fire professionals like you. We need your feedback to be sure we’re honoring that commitment. We’ve made it easy for you to anonymously share your opinions, perspectives, and needs with us by completing a quick, online survey.  

Let us know what’s working for you, what's not, what you need more of, or less of.  We need to hear from you so we can better meet your needs.  

You may receive more than one request as we are reaching out to fire professionals through many channels far and wide. Please complete the survey only once. Please take 15 minutes to help us help you!  

Location: National
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: Marty Lee
Contact E-mail: martha.lee@nau.edu
Contact Phone: 928-523-6644
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): National
Topic(s): Communications, Intelligence, Outreach, Planning
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GSGYBW5

USGS scientists are looking for your help in addressing some of today’s most perplexing scientific challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Through the Challenge.gov platform, the USGS Core Science Analytics and Synthesis (CSAS) is inviting the Nation’s premier application developers and data visualization specialists to create new applications centered on CSAS datasets.

"We know there are extremely talented people out there who will be able to devise new ways to expand the reach and/or capabilities of our data," said CSAS Director Cheryl Morris. "We're eager to see what folks come up with."

Submissions will be judged on their relevance to today’s scientific challenges, innovative use of the datasets, and overall ease of use of the application, with prizes awarded in several categories. To learn more, visit http://applifyingusgsdata.challenge.gov/

Location: National
Deadline: April 1, 2013 at 11 pm EDT
Contact Name: USGS
Contact E-mail: support@challenge.gov
Contact Phone: N/A
Expiration: April 2, 2013
Region(s): National
Topic(s): Climate, Fuels, Outreach, Planning
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://applifyingusgsdata.challenge.gov/

The 4th Annual Alaska Fire Science Workshop was held on October 11-12, 2012 at the BLM - Alaska Fire Service. All of the presentations, handouts, and recordings from the 2012 Alaska Fire Science Workshop are available for viewing/download here: www.frames.gov/afsc/2012workshop.

Location: Alaska
Deadline N/A
Contact Name: Alison York
Contact E-mail: ayork@alaska.edu
Contact Phone: 907-474-6964
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): Alaska, National
Topic(s): Climate, Emissions & Smoke, Fire Ecology, Fire Effects, Fuels, Hazard & Risk, Models, Outreach, Planning
Partner Site(s): AFSC
Website: www.frames.gov/afsc/2012workshop

Positions at the GS-5 level have been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF), and is subject to meeting the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position.

These are full-time excepted service temporary seasonal positions; Not to Exceed 6 months. - The length and actual dates of employment may vary depending on the position.

If you like remote and rugged conditions, extended travel and overnight camping, then becoming a wildland firefighter may be for you. The National Park Service at Crater Lake National Park is looking for temporary employees to work on Engine Crews.

Positions at the GS-5 level have been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF), and is subject to meeting the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at the IFPM website by clicking here.

Selecting Officials will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before the date indicated below to receive first consideration. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed by during the open period of the announcement.

02/12/2013 For the GS-5 level only - Crater Lake, OR (Crater Lake NP)

02/26/2013 For the GS-4 level only - Crater Lake, OR (Crater Lake NP)

Location: Crater Lake National Park, OR
Deadline 5/31/2013
Contact Name: FIRES Help Desk
Contact E-mail: blm_fa_fires@blm.gov
Contact Phone: 888-364-6432
Expiration: 6/1/2013
Region(s): National, Northwest
Topic(s): Fire Ecology, Fire Behavior, Fire Prevention, Fire Occurrence, Outreach, Prescribed Fire
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/334630300

The Forest Service has contracted with the National Forest Foundation to coordinate and host a series of peer learning sessions about Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration issues. The purpose of the peer learning sessions is to provide an opportunity for cross-learning, informal discussion, and sharing of information amongst collaborators and the Forest Service. The recordings are provided so those unable to participate in the session directly can hear the discussion. For official guidance and direction for Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration, please refer to the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program FAQs.

Location: Online
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: N/A
Contact E-mail: N/A
Contact Phone: N/A
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): National
Topic(s): Economics, Fire Ecology, Monitoring & Inventory, Outreach, Restoration & Rehabilitation
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/restoration/CFLRP/training.shtml

Warmer and drier conditions in coming decades will likely cause the burned area from wildfires in the U.S. to double in size by 2050, according to new research based on satellite observations and computer modeling experiments. The research, which was first presented at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco on Dec. 4, provides insight into both recent wildfire trends and the sharp increase in dryness — and therefore wildfire susceptibility — in certain regions of the country.

The 2012 U.S. wildfire season was one of the worst on record, with massive fires affecting Colorado and New Mexico, in particular. The new research suggests that high wildfire years, such as 2012, would likely occur 2-to-4 times per decade by 2050, rather than once per decade as they do now. Please click on the link below to read the entire article.

Location: National
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: Andrew Freedman
Contact E-mail: afreedman@climatecentral.org
Contact Phone: N/A 
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): National
Topic(s): Climate, Fire Ecology, Fire Prevention, Outreach
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.climatecentral.org/news/area-burned-by-u.s.-wildfires-expected-to-double-by-2050-15355

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is hiring an Assistant Extension Specialist in Wildfire Science and Management. This position will have both Extension (75%) and Research (25%) responsibilities and will be a full-time, 11-month, non-tenure track position. The candidate will work closely with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders as part of the Pacific Fire Exchange (http://www.pacificfireexchange.org/) to: (i) provide statewide extension leadership in wildfire science and management; and (ii) develop an applied research program focused on high priority wildfire science and management needs for Hawaii and US-affiliated Pacific Islands.  

The position will be based at the Komohana Research and Extension Center of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources in Hilo, Hawaii, and will have responsibility for activities throughout the state, as well as for providing support to U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands. Initial appointment will be for one year (renewal dependent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding), with strong potential for sustained future funding.  

For more detailed information and to apply, please see the full job posting at http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/ (Position #85415T). Review of applications will begin January 14, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable, but preferred start date is April 1, 2012 or soon thereafter. Inquiries should be sent to litton@hawaii.edu with “Wildfire Science Position” in the subject line, or by calling Dr. Creighton M. Litton at 1-808-956-6004.

Location: Hilo, HI
Deadline: Application Review begins January 14, 2013
Contact Name: Dr. Creighton M. Litton
Contact E-mail: litton@hawaii.edu
Contact Phone: 808-956-6004
Expiration: March 31, 2013
Region(s): Hawaii
Topic(s): Fire Ecology, Outreach
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/

After 2+ years as Coordinator for the Alaska Fire Science Consortium (AFSC), Jennifer Northway must return to federal service and will begin as fire ecologist with the National Park Service later this month.  Jen has built the Fire Science Consortium from scratch establishing our webinar series, newsletters, fact-sheets and website and in organizing and orchestrating our annual workshop as well as additional fire modeling and fuel moisture sampling workshops.  She has done a fantastic job in reaching out and building relationships with both the management and scientific communities in Alaska. 

Please join me in appreciation for the fine work that Jen has done for the Consortium and in congratulating her on her new position with the Park Service. Please also join me in welcoming Alison York as the new AFSC Coordinator, starting on January 7, 2013.  Alison comes to us with over ten years experience as program manager for the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. and with strong connections to the research community at the University.  We look forward to working with her and having her on board.

Location: Alaska
Deadline: February 28, 2013
Contact Name: Alison York
Contact E-mail: ayork@alaska.edu
Contact Phone: 907-474-6964
Expiration: March 1, 2013
Region(s): Alaska
Topic(s): Communications, Fire Ecology, Intelligence, Outreach, Planning
Partner Site(s): Alaska Fire Science Consortium
Website: http://www.frames.gov/partner-sites/afsc/home/

Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuges

The main duties of this position will be monitoring hydrological conditions at Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge. At least 50% of time will be spent monitoring ground water and surface water levels at 100 sites across the refuge. The remainder of time will be spent conducting bird surveys (waterfowl, shorebirds, and prairie chickens) and monitoring habitat using a variety of survey methods. A small portion of time may be spent on invasive species monitoring and management, public use programs, conducting prescribed burns and assisting maintenance staff. The individual will use ATVs, GPS units, and other equipment to complete these tasks. A background in bird identification and a knowledge of prairie plant identification is strongly encouraged in this position. Experience with GIS, GPS, and prescribed fire (S-130 & S-190) are beneficial but not required.

Location: Erksine, MN
Deadline: March 11, 2013
Contact Name: Student Conservation Association
Contact E-mail: SCARecruiting@thesca.org
Contact Phone: N/A
Expiration: March 12, 2013
Region(s): Eastern
Topic(s): Aquatic, Fire Ecology, Outreach
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.thesca.org/biological-technician/po-00198327?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UwCollegeOfTheEnvironmentCareersBlog+%28UW+College+of+the+Environment+Careers+Blog%29

Kankakee Sands is an 8000 acre prairie and savanna restoration. Interns will aid staff in all aspects of prairie and savanna restoration and management - including invasive species removal, seed processing, planting, and rx fire activities.

Location: Morocco, IN
Deadline: February 24, 2013
Contact Name: Student Conservation Association
Contact E-mail: SCARecruiting@thesca.org
Contact Phone: N/A
Expiration: February 25, 2013
Region(s): Eastern
Topic(s): Fire Ecology, Outreach, Restoration & Rehabilitation
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.thesca.org/restoration-management-assistant-intern/po-00200857?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UwCollegeOfTheEnvironmentCareersBlog+%28UW+College+of+the+Environment+Careers+Blog%29

The Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Policy and Human Dimensions (50% teaching, 50% research). The individual must be committed to excellence in teaching and have a strong interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. A strong background in research with a focus on natural resource policy or other aspects of human dimensions of natural resources is expected. The candidate’s expertise should complement the Department’s existing teaching and research programs. Experience/expertise in one or more of the following areas is important: public policy, human dimensions of natural resources, international natural resource policy and management, forestry, sociology, and law. The individual is expected to instruct the following upper-division courses: Forest and Wildland Resource Policy and Human Dimensions of Natural Resources; and co-instruct the Department’s one-credit human dimensions course for seniors in Forestry and Wildlife and Fisheries. The person hired for the position also will be expected to develop a graduate-level course in their area of expertise. The candidate will be required to advise undergraduate and graduate students, build a graduate research program, secure extramural funding, and publish in the peer-refereed literature. Engagement in university and professional service activities and commitment to the Land Grant University mission of teaching, research and outreach is expected.

Location: Knoxville, TN
Deadline: March 31, 2013
Contact Name: Penny Barnhart
Contact E-mail: pbarnhar@utk.edu
Contact Phone: 865-974-7988
Expiration: April 1, 2013
Region(s): Southern
Topic(s): Fire Ecology, Outreach, Regulations & Legislation, Social Science
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Announcement-Asst-Prof-Policy-FWF.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=assistant-professor-of-natural-resource-policy-university-of-tennessee-knoxville-tn

There are still a few spots open for this - sign up soon if interested!

Interested in attending a free training workshop for the new Interagency Fuel Treatment Decision Support System? The CFSC is working with JFSP and Sonoma Technologies, the developers of the platform, to host a half-day workshop in mid April 2013 in the Sacramento area.

Email tkline@berkeley.edu if you are interested in the workshop. Space will be limited and is based on a first-come basis. More information about about the date and location will be available in the coming months.

Location: Sacramento area, CA
Deadline: ASAP
Contact Name: Tim Klein
Contact E-mail: tkline@berkeley.edu
Contact Phone: N/A
Expiration: April 30, 2013
Region(s): California
Topic(s): Fire Behavior, Fuels, Models, Planning
Partner Site(s): IFTDDS
Website: N/A

This project examined the local economic impacts of large wildland fires in the western U.S. Generally, local employment and wages in a county increase during large wildfires; labor market disruptions from large wildfires are outweighed by the employment that the suppression effort creates in the short term. Large wildfires lead to instability in local labor markets by amplifying seasonal variation in employment over the subsequent year. Local capture of suppression spending is important because it helps mediate labor market impacts. For every $1 million spent in the county, local employment increased 1 percent during the quarter of the fire. On average, the Forest Service spent 9 percent of wildfire suppression funding in the county where the fires occurred. Amounts of local spending varied from zero to 39 percent. Contracts for suppression and support services are a central avenue for local capture. However, local business capacity appears to limit the ability of rural and resource-dependent counties to capture suppression contracts. Counties with more federal vendors prior to a fire tend to capture more contract spending locally during a fire. Capture of fire suppression contracts is concentrated in a few areas in the west.

Location: Western United States
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: University of Oregon, Ecosystem Workforce Program
Contact E-mail: ewp@uoregon.edu
Contact Phone: 541-346-4545
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): California, Great Basin, Northern Rockies, Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Southwest
Topic(s): Economics, Fire Behavior, Fire Effects, Fire Occurrence, Fire Prevention, Fuels, Planning, Social Sciences
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://ewp.uoregon.edu/largefires/context?utm_source=California+Fire+Science+Consortium+List&utm_campaign=787ad0ced1-October+2012+Newsletter&utm_medium=email

A tree is more than just a landscape design feature. Planting trees on your property can lower energy costs and increase carbon storage, reducing your carbon footprint. A new online tool developed by the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Research Station, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, and EcoLayers can help residential property owners estimate these tangible benefits. Using a Google Maps interface, ecoSmart Landscapes (www.ecosmartlandscapes.org) allows homeowners to identify existing trees on their property or select where to place new planned trees; estimate and adjust tree growth based on current size or planting date; and calculate present and future carbon and energy impacts of existing and planned trees. After registration and login, Google Maps will zoom in to your property’s location based on your street address. Use the tool’s easy-to-use point and click functions to identify your parcel and building boundaries on the map. Next, input the size and type of trees on your property. The tool will then calculate the energy effects and carbon storage that those trees provide now and into the future. Such information can help guide you on the selection and placement of new trees on your property.

Location: National
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: Sheri Eng
Contact E-mail: sleng@fs.fed.us
Contact Phone: 510-559-6327
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): California, National
Topic(s): Climate, Fuels, Mapping, Planning, Social Sciences
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/news/2012/20121217_TreeCarbonCalculator.shtml?utm_source=California+Fire+Science+Consortium+List&utm_campaign=787ad0ced1-October+2012+Newsletter&utm_medium=email

Two federal agencies have teamed to create the first-ever system for linking accurate assessments of risk from wildland fires to improved building codes, standards and practices that will help communities better resist the threat. The proposed Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Hazard Scale addresses fires that occur where developed and undeveloped areas meet, and is described in a report* released today by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

"Structures in areas susceptible to other natural hazards, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados, can be built to address the potential risks from these disasters because we have measurement scales that define that risk—the Richter for quakes, the Saffir-Simpson for hurricanes and the Enhanced Fujita for tornados," says NIST's Alexander Maranghides, who created the new wildfire hazard assessment tool with William Mell of the USFS. "Now, we have proposed a scale specifically for wildland fires that will allow us to link exposure to improved codes and standards, and as a result, save lives, property and dollars." Please click the link below to view the rest of the article.

Location: National
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: Michael E. Newman
Contact E-mail: michael.newman@nist.gov
Contact Phone: 301-975-3025
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): National, International Topic(s): Communication, Fire Behavior, Fire Ecology, Fire Effects, Fuels, Hazard & Risk, Outreach, Planning, Safety
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-12/nios-naf120512.php

Februray 18, 2013

A slate of 17 different workshops is available for professional development at IAWF’s 4th International Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, February 18-22. Workshop topics range from NWCG’s RX-310 (Introduction to Fire Effects) to basic use of BehavePlus and smoke models for prescribed fire planning to new, highly technical smoke dispersion models. Check out the full list of workshops and then register for one or more of them.

Location: Raleigh, NC
Deadline: ASAP
Contact Name: Mikel Robinson
Contact E-mail: execdir@iawfonline.org
Contact Phone: (406) 531-8264
Expiration: February 17, 2013
Region(s): Southern
Topic(s): Communication, Emissions & Smoke, Fire Behavior, Fire Ecology, Fire Effects, Fire History, Fuels, Hazard & Risk, Mapping, Models, Monitoring & Inventory, Outreach, Planning, Prescribed Fire
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://www.iawfonline.org/2013FuelsConference/Workshops.php

The Desert Research Institute is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Fire Sciences. The position will support applied research, applications development, program development, and science delivery within the program for Climate, Ecosystem and Fire Applications (CEFA). Responsibilities include CEFA project and program development; proposal, paper and report preparation; applied research; decision-support tool and applications development; close interaction with fire and land management agencies; collaboration with federal, academic and international physical and social scientists. A combination of technical and interpersonal communication skills is required. On the ground fire experience is important to understand agency actions, activities and policies; research to operations, and science delivery. The selected individual will report to and work closely with the Director of CEFA.

As the environmental research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), the Desert Research Institute conducts applied research on land, air and water quality across Nevada and worldwide. With more than 500 employees and main campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, DRI generates over $50 million in annual revenue. DRI faculty are untenured, entrepreneurial and responsible for their own salaries from external grants and contracts. This blend of academic rigor and private-sector pragmatism has earned DRI a reputation for delivering rapid, high-quality environmental science in a businesslike fashion.

Location: Reno, NV
Deadline: Open til filled
Contact Name: DRI
Contact E-mail: www.dri.edu
Contact Phone: 702-862-5390
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): Great Basin, National
Topic(s): Aquatic, Climate, Fire Ecology, Intelligence, Outreach
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: https://positions.dri.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1355855599275

Serves as the District/Zone Fire Management Officer (DZFMO) in an unit that is categorized as High Complexity. Coordinates and directs fire prevention, detection, and suppression operations. Develops fire control plans and documents, including pre-suppression, prevention, detection, and suppression tactics and strategies. Contributes to the compilation, review, and/or distribution of fire hazard and risk data. Collaborates in the planning of wildland fire suppression and prescribed burning operations. Assists in the determination of resources required for pre-suppression and suppression activities. Provides technical advice and support to districts to ensure integration of fire ecology and effects into all documents, plans, and projects. Supports long-range fire behavior prediction science and climatology. Assists in the establishment and operation of training programs.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests.

Performs wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical capabilities and other duties as assigned. Duties listed are at the full performance level.

Location: multiple locations, Alabama
Deadline: September 30, 2013
Contact Name: HRM Contact Center
Contact E-mail: fsjobs@fs.fed.us
Contact Phone: 877-372-7248 Option 2
Expiration: October 1, 2013
Region(s): National
Topic(s): Fire Behavior, Fire Ecology, Fire Prevention, Fuels, Outreach, Planning
Partner Site(s): N/A
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Research Syntheses and Fire Science Digests can now be found in mobile and ePub friendly formats at Scribd.com/firesciencegov. Scribd is the worlds largest online library, making it easy to discover and share informative,written content across the web and mobile devices.

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Topic(s): Intelligence, Outreach
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This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. S-190 is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighter Training, S-130. The material is broken into three on-line modules (1 to 3 hours each).

Location: online
Deadline: year-round
Contact Name: NWCG Training, Distance Learning Unit
Contact E-mail: http://training.nwcg.gov/contact.html
Contact Phone: N/A
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): National
Topic(s): Fire Behavior, Fuels, Weather
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Website: http://training.nwcg.gov/courses/s190.html

Additional online courses for fire, fuels, and vegetation management are available at the National Interagency Fuels, Fire, and Vegetation Management Technology Transfer team (NIFTT) web site (training lab). Online classes are offered year round.

Location: online
Deadline: year-round
Contact Name: NIFTT helpdesk
Contact E-mail: http://www.frames.gov/partner-sites/niftt/contact-us
Contact Phone:
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): National, Northern Rockies
Topic(s): Fuels, Mapping, Models
Partner Site(s): NIFTT
Website: www.niftt.gov/

Check out the CFSC WUI team's new bibliography, with 56 pages of citations of papers on different aspects of fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface. To make finding relevant papers easier, the bibliography is organized into 9 sections:

Wildland fuels
Landscaping fuels
Construction
Community planning
Social
Policy and economics
Fire suppression
Post-fire recovery
Case studies

Location: N/A
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: Tim Klein, CFSC
Contact E-mail: tklein@berkeley.edu
Contact Phone: N/A
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): Alaska, California, Eastern, Great Basin, National, Northern Rockies, Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Southern, Southwest
Topic(s): Communication, Economics, Fire Behavior, Fire Effects, Fuels, Hazards and Risk, Outreach, Regulations & Legislation, Social
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Website: http://www.cafiresci.org/storage/papers/CFSC_WUI_Bibliography_Sept%202012.pdf

The Firewise Communities Program provides a number of proven tools and resources for homeowners and other community residents who work tirelessly to help prepare for and reduce the risk of wildfire damage and loss in their neighborhoods. The entire toolkit or its pieces can be downloaded and printed for meetings, presentations and for individual use.

Location: National
Deadline: N/A
Contact Name: Wildland Fire Operations Division
Contact E-mail: http://firewise.org/contact.aspx
Contact Phone: (617) 984-7486
Expiration: N/A
Region(s): National
Topic(s): Communication, Fire Prevention, Hazards & Risk, Intelligence, Outreach, Social
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Website: http://firewise.org/information/firewise-toolkit.aspx

CNN's Martin Savidge reports on how officials use computer skills to predict wildfire movement.

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Topic(s): Fire Behavior, Models, Weather
Partner Site(s): Alaska Fire Science Consortium
Website: http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2012/07/03/ac-pkg-savidge-fire-predictions.cnn.html

Washington, DC - Today, responding to a direction from President Obama, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published an interim final regulation that immediately extends eligibility for health insurance coverage under the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program to temporary firefighters and fire protection personnel working on wildland fires across the country. This announcement ensures that federal firefighters and their families have access to the same health insurance afforded to full time federal employees."Issuing this interim final regulation meets President Obama's direction to ensure that the brave men and women who compose our nation's federal firefighter ranks, and who are currently fighting dangerous wildfires in states across the country, are eligible for the same health insurance available to other federal employees, retirees and their families," said OPM Director John Berry.

Location: National
Deadline: Effective July 17, 2012
Contact Name: Thomas Richards
Contact E-mail:
Contact Phone: 202-606-2402
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Region(s): National
Topic(s): Administration, Regulations & Legislature
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Website: http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2012-17623_PI.pdf