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NASF Communities at Risk Report (Fiscal Year 2011)
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012NASF continually surveys all states to determine progress in identifying communities at risk and developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans. This report helps provide a national snapshot of wildland fire risk, preparedness and capacity. The FY2011 data was collected through the U.S. Forest Service's National Fire Plan Operations & Reporting System (NFPORS), and reflects data accomplishments through September 30, 2011.
Smokey Bear Returns to Remind Americans...Only You Can Prevent Wildfires
Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011The Ad Council, along with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), launched a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring Smokey Bear designed to provide critical information to Americans about wildfire prevention. The PSAs are being distributed prior to the July 4th holiday, a time when many people go camping, have outdoor BBQs and light fireworks.
NASF Communities at Risk Report (Fiscal Year 2010 )
Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011NASF continually surveys all states to determine progress in identifying communities at risk and developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs). This report helps provide a national snapshot of wildland fire risk, preparedness and capacity. The FY2010 data was collected through the U.S. Forest Service's National Fire Plan Operations & Reporting System (NFPORS), and reflects data accomplishments through September 30, 2010.
NASF Letter: comments on USDA Forest Service aerial application of fire retardant (June 24, 2011)
Posted on Friday, June 24, 2011NASF supports the U.S. Forest Service aerial delivery of fire retardants under "Guidelines for Aerial Application of Retardant or Foam Near Waterways," which are designed to minimize the impact of aerially delivered fire retardants on aquatic life and habitat. Often the use of fire retardants and/or foam is the only practical way to reduce wildfire intensities and rate of spread until ground forces can safely take suppression action. Continuing the use of fire retardants/foam is essential for firefighter and public safety.
State Foresters Help Deliver National Strategy for Wildland Fire Management
Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011A new roadmap for interagency wildland fire management across the country has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI). Representatives from NASF played a key role in the crafting of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy.
NASF Letter: Aerial Retardants Action Support (October 7, 2010)
Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2010NASF supports the USDA Forest Service's proposed action to continue the aerial delivery of fire retardants under "Guidelines for Aerial Application of Retardant or Foam Near Waterways," which are designed to minimize the impact of aerially delivered fire retardants on aquatic life and habitat. The existing guidelines are reasonable and prudent and minimize adverse impacts of aerial retardant on aquatic life and habitat.
Smokey Bear Reunites with Disney’s Bambi to Remind Americans “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires”
Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The Advertising Council, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service, NASF and Disney, have launched a new series of public service advertisements that feature characters and scenes from Disney's Bambi and communicate Smokey Bear's enduring message, "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires." Bambi starred in the very first Wildfire Prevention PSA in 1944. The new ads are being distributed to media outlets nationwide to coincide with Fire Prevention Week (October 3-9).Coalition Letter: Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Members, FLAME Act Funding Support (July 21, 2010)
Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010In October of 2009, President Obama signed into law the FLAME Act with overwhelming support from the House and Senate. The FLAME Act represents an important change in the funding mechanism for wildland fire suppression. The attention given to wildland fire suppression costs in the President's FY2011 budget proposal highlights the importance of the critical examination of wildland fire suppression funding that Congress undertook in crafting the FLAME Act. We request that you reaffirm the commitment to address this important problem.
Briefing paper: State Forestry Agency Perspectives Regarding 2009 Federal Wildfire Policy Implementation (July 2010)
Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010
In 2009, federal agencies clarified existing agency fire policy, leading to changes in terminology and how some wildfires were managed. To proactively address these issues within the construct of resource-benefit wildfire management strategies, NASF has endeavored to capture lessons learned from the 2009 fire season and provide recommendations as to how they can be incorporated in future wildfire incidents. The intent is to improve the level of cooperation and understanding by all parties engaged in or affected by wildfires that are managed for multiple objectives.Briefing paper: Identifying Communities at Risk and Prioritizing Risk-Reduction Projects (July 2010)
Posted on Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Identifying communities at risk and prioritizing projects to reduce wildfire risk is a national effort. A consistent vision is necessary to meet congressional intent, mandates and directives and to effectively reduce the effects of wildfires on communities. This paper is intended to provide national guidance for identifying communities at risk, conducting planning efforts that are consistent with national initiatives, and to reinforce the role of NASF in setting priorities, effecting progress, and measuring success toward reduction of wildfire risk for America's communities. 